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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