This was in reply to a posting that brought up the possible usage of a Thermal Lance. On 4/1/13 9:55 AM, "Bill Woodcock" <woody@pch.net> wrote:
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