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		<title>Announcing CritterBlok V2</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Marshall]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 12:58:58 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[We&#8217;re happy to announce that our friends at CritterBlok have released a new version of their popular solar critter guard attachment clip, and you can now purchase it through Slick Tools&#8217; online shop. The new clip incorporates a lot of feedback from Slick Tools customers, and we think folks will like it. It clamps more [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>Bird Deterrents for Solar Panels: A Guide for Homeowners and Solar Professionals</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Sam Taylor]]></dc:creator>
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					<description><![CDATA[A common issue that plagues solar installers and PV system owners is birds and rodents using solar panels as a nesting and roosting location. This behavior leads to damage to the PV system and underlying building, and ultimately reduces the return on investment of a solar system. By now, most solar technicians are familiar with [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>See Slick Tools at the Solar Panel Cleaning Convention</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Amber Fuller]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2025 18:25:19 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[With our strong background in the solar installation industry, we initially focused on serving solar installers who offered critter guard services exclusively for new solar PV installations. However, we discovered a thriving community of solar panel cleaning companies in the Southwest. With the growing trend of solar panel cleaning, these companies also began offering critter [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>Testing the Strength &#038; Stiffness of Ultra-Cheap Solar Critter Guard from Home Depot &#038; Amazon</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Amber Fuller]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Sep 2025 16:13:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[We compared low-cost and premium wire meshes to see if you get what you pay for.]]></description>
		
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		<title>Pre-Installing Wire Mesh for Zero-Setback PV Arrays</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Amber Fuller]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 25 Aug 2025 21:17:04 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[A time-saving tip for installing solar critter guard right up to the roof edge.]]></description>
		
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		<title>Now Distributing SnapNrack Array Edge Screen Fastener!</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Amber Fuller]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jun 2025 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[A Secure and Removable Mesh Fastener SlickTools LLC is now distributing the SnapNrack Array Edge Screen Fastener. This innovative product provides a secure and removable attachment between wire mesh critter guard fencing and solar PV module frames. You can order them from our store now! Our favorite feature of these clips is that they are [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>Slick Tools Now Shipping to Australia!</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Amber Fuller]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Jun 2025 15:34:52 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[(Artist’s rendering of our first Australian customer) Expanding Down Under Recently, we were contacted by Mike&#8217;s Window Gutter and Solar Cleaning in Australia. They expressed interest in purchasing our Wrangler kit for solar pest exclusion jobs. As enthusiasts of Australian nature documentaries, particularly classics like Crocodile Dundee, we couldn&#8217;t help but imagine the unique wildlife [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>Field Testing Opportunity!</title>
		<link>https://slicktoolsllc.com/field-testing-opportunity/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Amber Fuller]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Jun 2025 20:07:26 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Wire Mesh Clip for Flush-Cut Rail Ends Over the past year, many of our customers have shared an interesting challenge with us. They appreciate the durability and sleek look of the Rail Mount Method for attaching wire mesh to PV arrays. However, a common issue arises when installing critter guards on arrays where the rail [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>AG Bender Spindle Support Replacement Kit</title>
		<link>https://slicktoolsllc.com/ag-bender-spindle-support-replacement-kit/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Amber Fuller]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Jun 2025 18:39:12 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[AG Bender Spindle Support Kit Now Available We are pleased to announce the availability of a replacement part kit for the Slick Tools AG Bender, designed to repair or reinforce broken Spindle Support Plates on any model of the AG Bender. This kit is now available for purchase through our web shop for $10. If [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>Job Spotlight &#8211; Solar Critter Guard Installation Over Spanish Tile Roof</title>
		<link>https://slicktoolsllc.com/southland-tile-job/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Marshall]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Apr 2025 13:46:31 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[We were happy to set up Southland Solar and Home with everything they needed for a high-quality squirrel-proofing of a customer home near Pensacola, FL. Here&#8217;s some nice footage they took of the installation: &#8220;The tools you sent over were a HUGE help on this tile roof job. We were able to give the customer a [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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