[RE-wrenches] Squirrel/leaf guard for solar array

[Chris Mason]

SnapNRack makes a wire mesh roof guard, probably works on any installation.


On Fri, Feb 15, 2013 at 11:28 AM, David Brearley <
david.brearley at solarprofessional.com> wrote:

> Hi Carl,
>
> Check out the sidebar by Stephen Kane in this article for info on a couple
> "squirrel guard" product suppliers:
>
> http://solarprofessional.com/article/?file=SP6_2_pg30_Jacoby
>
> I do think that the same system can serve both purposes. Once the screen
> is in place it should be self-evident when the debris builds up and needs
> to be cleaned. When it's under the array, it's out of sight, out of mind
> and potentially a problem.
>
> Best, David
>
> On Feb 15, 2013, at 9:20 AM, Carl Adams wrote:
>
> Hello Wrenches,
>
> I serviced an array yesterday which had accumulated a large amount of
> leaves under the modules.  No evidence of squirrels at this point, but I
> know there has been discussion of protective fencing around arrays to
> prevent squirrels moving in and I wonder if the same system might keep the
> leaf debri from building up under the array.  Do any of you have
> suggestions for materials and methods to do this.  A link to photos of
> installed projects would be appreciated.
>
> Thanks
> Carl Adams
> SunRock Solar
>
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