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Drill Supply Hose Reel

Drill Supply Hose Reel

Item Information

  • Date: 12/06/2006
  • Full Size: 3504x2332 (11.68" by 7.77" at 300dpi)
  • File Format: image/tiff
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  • Description:
    The hot water produced at the SES runs through hoses to the drill supply hose reel located at the tower operation site. The water then runs through the hose on the reel which is unspooled as necessary into the tower and down the hole being drilled. Pictured: John Fowler
    Photographer: Forest Banks
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