Squirrel Damage? [RE-wrenches]

[Joe Felker]

Wes,
We have seen this on about 5 systems here in NJ/NY in the last couple of 
years.  Usually they have built a nest nearby.  They have eaten right 
through the USE-2.
We have the same solution as you - stainless steel mesh around the 
perimeter of the array.  Very effective.

We offer it as an adder up-front if we see signs of squirrel activity 
prior to installation or if the homeowner tells us squirrels have been 
an issue.  We do not take responsibility for the damage.  We charge the 
customer if damage is found later and they want us to come back and 
install the squirrel fencing.
Joe
Wesley Kennedy wrote:
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> ReWrenches,
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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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> Co-Owner
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> Service, Design and Installation
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> NABCEP and CoSEIA certified PV installer
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Joe Felker

Electrical Engineer
NABCEP Certified Solar PV Installer
The Solar Center


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