Follow Up - To Lock or Not To Lock?
Follow Up - To Lock or Not To Lock? "Locks keep out only the honest." - Jewish Proverb Reader Feed Back . In last months newsletter I discussed the locking compression well cap and the issues faced by the common users/technicians having to sample wells with these caps. You can read the full article here . The issues we discussed were primarily the locks themselves and the Typical Wing Nut Topped Compression Cap. high profile of the typical wing nut topped compression cap and the problems with the high profile of the wing nut cap causes in certain circumstances . The responses I got from my readers were numerous. Most people agreed that the typical lock on the typical compression cap is a pain in the rear. Many locks seize up within a year or two. A few drillers responded stating that they take great pains to make sure they leave plenty of room between the top of the well casing and the bottom of the lid to the well v ault. One d