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Common Solar Wiring Mistake: Why Your Fridge Might Not Be on the Backup Panel


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Even with a solar + battery setup, your fridge could still lose power in an outage. In this episode, Copperfield Electric uncovers a common wiring mistake that leaves critical circuits off the backup panel and explains how to fix it.

Listeners will learn:

  • Why solar + battery systems don’t automatically back up all home circuits
  • How multi-branch circuit wiring can create hidden issues
  • The key difference between your main panel and backup load panel
  • What happened when a homeowner’s fridge failed during a blackout
  • How Copperfield Electric rewired the system for reliable backup power
  • Simple steps to test if your refrigerator is actually on the backup panel
  • Why periodic load-mapping and outage simulations are essential for safety

Stay powered through every outage by understanding how your solar backup really works.

Blog Link: Common Solar Wiring Mistake: Is Your Fridge on the Backup Panel?

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Wired Right, The Copperfield Electric PodcastBy Rene Hernandez