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Glossary:Rat hole
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-In the context of a drilling rig, a rat hole is the hole through the rig floor where the kelly can be stored when it has to be disconnected.
-In the context of a well, a rat hole is the hole below the pay zone. Commonly drilled to drop off perforating guns of a gathering or sump area for liquids to separate from gas prior to being pumped.