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Hydraulic ram pumps and Sling Pumps

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The SWS Well-Jetting TechniqueWell-jetting is particularly suitable for s<strong>and</strong>y river beds, wadis orriver banks where water can be found close to the surface. In someflood plains it is possible to jet through more than 30 m of silt beforereaching a s<strong>and</strong>y aquifer but most commonly well-jetting penetratesno more than 6 or 10 metres.ApplicationsWell-jetting may be used to supply water for:-IrrigationDomestic water suppliesLivestock wateringDe-wateringFiltered sea water- large or small scale.- for individual households, villages orsmall towns.- particularly from dry river beds.- lowers water table before layingdown foundations.- when drawing from s<strong>and</strong>y seabeaches.Advantages of the Well-JettingtechniqueEasy installationInexpensive equipment- individual teams can install up to 6wells/day.- quite affordable by individual farmersor families.Lightweight equipment - does not require heavy drilling rig.Easy transportation- can be carried in just a pick up orL<strong>and</strong>rover.http://ds.dial.pipex.com/swsfilt/tech/tech3.htm (2 of 3) [1/13/2005 12:48:18 PM]

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