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Inspired by a 90's classic, this video shows how a solar sales pitch can go up in flames, but still come out okay.
What actually happens in a blackout—with and without a battery? In this quick, over-the-top skit we contrast “fan-freaking-tastic” backup power with the toe-stubbing, fridge-thawing chaos of going without. If you want lights on when the grid goes down, a home battery paired with solar can keep essentials running automatically.
Learn more / get pricing: Home Battery Backup (how it works, savings, FAQ): https://www.bigdogsolar.com/battery-b...
0:18 What batteries do when the grid fails
0:59 Without battery: the pain begins
1:35 Fridge, garage door, dead phones, stubbed toes
1:56 Chaos escalates (don’t try this at home)
2:12 “Are you in?”
Home Battery Backup — What It Does
Instant backup: Detects an outage and keeps selected circuits running (fridge, lights, outlets, internet).
Pairs with solar: Stores excess solar; use it at night or during outages.
Expandable options:
Many systems can add capacity later. Warranties & lifespan: Modern lithium-ion batteries typically carry ~10-year warranties. #BatteryBackup#SolarStorage #PowerOutage #BigDogSolar #HomeBackup #GridTie #energyresilience
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Narrator: Oh my gosh. Yep—that’s me. Wondering how a solar sales pitch could go so wrong? Let’s rewind.
Friend: What he’s trying to say is our new battery backup is incredible. Picture this: you’re home with the family, everyone’s chilling. Then—kaboom—the power goes out.
But with Big Dog Solar’s battery, the moment the grid fails—bam—you’re back up. Kids are inside, lights are on, everything’s fine.
Narrator: Now… here’s without a battery.
“Hey Dad, when are we eating?” “Not now.” Then—boom—power’s out. TV’s dead, freezer’s warming, garage door won’t open.
Cue the power company: “Sorry. Could be hours… days… weeks.” Meanwhile you’re stumbling around in the dark hunting AAAs because your phone’s dead—toe stubs, chaos everywhere. You find a match… light it… and it gets way out of hand.
All this because you wanted to save a few bucks by skipping a backup battery. Make it make sense.
Closer: “Get out.” “Are you in?”
“I’m in—but you’re out.” “Okay… I’ll, uh… get permission. Catch you later.”
We've been blessed enough to be in business for over 20 years, because of the local residents that support local businesses. This is one small way that we can give back and hope to brighten people's days.
If you've heard of solar, you've probably heard of Big Dog! Serving thousands of solar customers across the country for over 20 years, Big Dog is one of the best in the industry. Owners and founders, Brad and Michelle Barrett take us on the Big Dog journey as they describe how the company got started and become what it is today!
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