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Re: alexandria cable cutters?


From: Bill Woodcock <woody () pch net>
Date: Mon, 1 Apr 2013 09:55:43 -0700


On Mar 28, 2013, at 2:17 PM, Warren Bailey <wbailey () satelliteintelligencegroup com> wrote:
- Welding Gear is expensive, underwater gear is insanely expensive.
- Welding is pretty difficult..
- Underwater welding requires knowledge of SCUBA *AND* welding techniques under water.
...going after a specific cable with a welder sounds like someone had a real reason. 
...the fact that they were using a welder, underwater, on a 15kV -48VDC fiber optic plant 

Warren:  

I think I missed a step here.  Where is the reference to the welding equipment coming from?

The photos show three scuba tanks and a float.  I don't see any mention of welding equipment in the NYT or Guardian 
pieces, or in the Egyptian Navy's statement or photos.

                                -Bill







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