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The Rota-sludge method is an adaptation of the Indian hand sludge method. The hardened drill bit is turned 90 degrees during drilling thus chiselling the bottom of the hole. This technology can be used to drill 2-5 inch wells in layers with sand, clay, gravel, tuff stone or weathered rock.

Drilling a 20 m deep well in Chinandega, Nicaragua, with the Rota-sludge method
Advantages Disadvantages
Drill in hard soil.




Capacity

2-5 inch wells to 20 meter.

Costs of wells

US$ 30 India. US$ 80-400 Nicaragua.

Applying conditions

Cost of introduction: Variable US$ 5,000-20,000 per project, including hand-on training, drill set and drilling of test wells.

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