Episode 150 | Why Matt Hates Sweeps
There are a lot of types of sweeps used for hole cleaning, but seldom at the right time or for that right reason – and that can get expensive. Justin and Matt talk about the scenarios where sweeps are unnecessary and why it’s hard to break those habits.
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