Keeping the Fleet, including Schramm Rigs, Running

Since 1975, PICKWICK WELL DRILLING has grown from installing small, shallow water wells to drilling 700-foot wells with 60-horsepower pumps. Add geothermal installations, pump repair, and water treatment to the mix, and as owner Ben Primost puts it, everything has gotten "bigger and much more complicated."

With complexity comes the challenge of maintaining a fleet of three drill rigs, including Schramm rigs. For Pickwick, the solution has been building a relationship with the Geoprobe^® East Coast Service Center (ECSC).

Proximity and Expertise

Located within two hours of Pickwick's operation, the ECSC offers a convenience that has changed how Primost approaches maintenance. 

"They're so close, we use them more versus the repairs ourselves," Primost said. "We can drive the trucks to their shop, and they'll also come to our office. The work is done in a timely fashion and done correctly."

A Track Record of Results

The ECSC team has tackled projects across Pickwick's diverse fleet:

• DM450: Hydraulic pump replacement and drill head rebuild.

• Gus Pech: Custom hydraulic hose routing to accommodate a new mud pump installation.

• Schramm T300: A comprehensive overhaul, which included replacing nearly 200 aging hoses that had begun failing regularly, rebuilding the drill head, pressure testing the main tower cylinder, and replacing worn chains. "The rig runs well now," Primost said.

Schramm Rigs Knowledge That Counts

The Geoprobe^® service team’s expertise keeps Primost coming back.

“They know Schramm rigs very well, having worked at Schramm previously. They know what they’re doing,” Primost said. “We also use them some for Schramm parts.”

And when equipment goes down, the Geoprobe^® service team understands response time matters.

“When a rig is down, the ECSC team is very reliable in getting the rig going again,” Primost said.