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Introducing the Slick Tools Wire Mesh Wrangler™

I’m proud to announce the official launch of our newest tool, the Wire Mesh Wrangler! The Wrangler is the ultimate way to transport, dispense and recoil welded wire mesh, commonly used to protect solar systems from animals. Getting a roll of mesh onto a pitched roof, and carefully uncoiling just the amount you need while […]

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Mod Spacer™ Video from SunPower

SunPower’s new instruction video shows how to set up a solar panel spacing jig using EMT conduit and Mod Spacers.

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AG Bender Contact Rod Wear and Maintenance

How to use and maintain the Contact Rods in your Animal Guard Bender.

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Solar Info

Does my solar PV system need animal/critter guard?

We crunch the numbers on pest-related maintenance costs of solar PV; and share a model that homeowners, installers and investors can use to calculate their own risk.

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New additions to Team Slick Tools!

Earlier this month I was lucky enough to pitch the company at the University of Colorado Boulder’s Startups2students event, which connects startup-curious students with local companies. A number of students and recent grads reached out afterward, and I’m happy to announce we’ve hired two of them! Sam Taylor graduated from the CU Boulder Leeds School […]

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Solar Info

Mind the Gap – How NOT to Install Solar Animal Guard

Getting a tight, critter-proof seal around your PV array is easier said than done! See photos of common mistakes and learn how to handle tricky racking and roof types (did someone say tiles?)

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Solar Info

Cutting Corners – How NOT to Install Solar Animal Guard

Learn why animal guard often fails at the corners of a PV array, and what to do about it!

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Slick Tools is Hiring!

Want to join a startup making innovative products to support the rapidly growing solar industry? Slick Tools is looking for a business-oriented person to help us with… pretty much everything! Check out the job description and apply on AngelList or LinkedIn.

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Solar Info

New Instruction Video: Installing Solar Animal Guard with the Rail Mount Method

Our new instruction video shows installers and homeowners alike how to install solar animal guard.

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Solar Info

Announcing the Solar Animal Guard Sourcing Guide

Solar installers and homeowners now have a comprehensive guide to the best materials and tools for solar animal guard.