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2023-02-02, 23:17

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Originally Posted by kscherer View Post
I don't think it's possible for duct tape to hold up at "test depth" (likely below 500 feet), so I think the anecdotal bit must be taken with a large sprinkling of salt. I could see it being used for some other purpose where there is no place for water to enter the pressurized portion of the hull.

But at depth? 500 feet is 216psi, and water under that pressure is going through duct tape.

Although I could see that being tried in Russia …
Yes luckily I said the duct tap bit totally in jest. No way would I expect it to hold out.
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