QUESTION
Retrieval of collapsed piping from borewell in Bangalore, Karnataka : Advice sought

Pipe of 20 ft length connected to the jet pump motor has fallen into the borewell. The pipe is of 1 inch size. The presence of the pipe prevents the lowering of a submersible pump to the bottom of the borewell. The borewell is located at #33, 3rd cross, Malleshwaram, Bangalore - 560003. Borewell is drilled in the South West corner of the building. The well is 4.5 inches in dia, with iron casing to 100 feet depth. The well was sunk in 1991.

Is there any method to remove the pipe? Or any work around for the situation. Kindly advice.

Ramachandra
ravi.holla@gmail.com

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3 April 2009