[thackney]

They stopped the relief wells for fear the test would result in pressure that could cause problems at the relief well (they are only 4 feet away now).

But with the pressure test delayed, how long do you wait with the relief well waiting for the pressure test to be completed?

[dennisw]

They stopped the relief wells for fear the test would result in pressure that could cause problems at the relief well (they are only 4 feet away now). But with the pressure test delayed, how long do you wait with the relief well waiting for the pressure test to be completed?

Why do you think the relief well is being drilled so close to the gusher well? Because it is constantly testing for gusher well casing integrity as it goes deeper and deeper. Thad Allen said seismic testing was going on today. The relief well drill head must have a pinging device built in and other devices that are continually testing the gusher well

Also the best testing of the gusher well by the relief well is done when the oil is rushing out. Not with a temporary cap on.   (my amateur take on the situation)

[houeto]

But with the pressure test delayed, how long do you wait with the relief well waiting for the pressure test to be completed?

This has GOT to be more funny business by the administration. They've got BP between a rock and a hard place and they know it.