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We had some tweakers steal some high voltage generator cables a while back. The stuff has more insulation than copper in it.... i bet that was fun to strip off. (Supposing they didn't just burn it off)

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Originally Posted by Black968 View Post
You can always tell when times are tough, the copper thieves are on the prowl. I have worked for a large hydro company for 25 years. Last year a thief was killed trying to cut 46KV Copper Primary at one of our Substations, LIVE. Unbelievably stupid and desperate move. Saw the pictures in our monthly safety meeting, can you say bacon.
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