(Artist’s rendering of our first Australian customer) Expanding Down Under Recently, we were contacted by Mike’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’t help but imagine the unique wildlife […]
Tag: For Maintenance Pros
Information for solar PV maintenance professionals
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 […]
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 […]
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’s some nice footage they took of the installation: “The tools you sent over were a HUGE help on this tile roof job. We were able to give the customer a […]
Protecting your solar installation from birds and other pests is essential, even on standing-seam metal roofs where critter problems might seem less common. Here are some tips we’ve learned from our own experience as well as that of our professional installer customers. Key Considerations for Critter Guard Installation on Metal Roofs Avoid Direct Metal Contact […]
We’re no rock band, but we did just finish up a tour. Our tools were used for a solar install on a Texas home showcased on The American Solar Energy Society‘s 28th Annual National Solar Tour. The beautifully done, clean install by Slick Tools customer GRID Solar and Electric is a shining example of what […]
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.
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?)
Learn why animal guard often fails at the corners of a PV array, and what to do about it!
When deciding how to protect a solar PV system from pest incursion, it’s helpful to understand exactly what’s at stake. We dig into the most common forms of damage seen in the field, complete with juicy photos!