Squirrel Damage? [RE-wrenches]

[Daryl DeJoy]

Hi Wes,
   What are you using for wire? I believe USE2 contains rodent repellent,
some kind of bitterant I think. We install in Maine (The Land of
Squirels) and we have never had a problem using USE2. I was under the
impression that many of the manufacturers were using this type of wire
but that might just be an inaccurate assumption on my part. Being a
former wildlife rehabber I will tell you that squirrels HATE oil of
peppermint and if you suspect issues or possible issues with them it
might not hurt in the short run to apply some to wiring that cannot or
isn't in conduit and your installation will also be minty
fresh.........
Daryl




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> We have just started running into squirrel chewing on our array wires.
> It has been primarily on flush mounted low profile installations.  We
> have developed a method of fencing  the perimeter of the array using
> wire mesh, and it seems to do the trick at keeping the rascals out.
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> I am curious on how others are dealing with this issue?  Any one have
> high percentages of rodent munching?
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> More importantly, how do you all  handle liability issues?  Who pays for
> the repair?  Do you raise the issue as a potential hazard at the sales
> stage?  Offer "squirrel skirts" as an option on your quotes?
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> Thanks!
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> Wes Kennedy
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