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Simple Operation And Control

Customers have generally positive feedback regarding the simple operation and control of the Renogy Wanderer - 10A Advanced PWM Negative-Ground Solar Charge Controller, with some expressing a desire for Bluetooth connectivity. The controller is easy to set up and use, with clear instructions provided. However, a small group of customers have noted that it lacks advanced features compared to more expensive competitors.

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Display Functionality

Customers have mixed opinions regarding the display functionality of the Renogy Wanderer solar charge controller. While some are pleased with its readability and convenience, others find it lacking or difficult to use without additional devices or proper registration.

Integrated Usb Ports

Customers have mixed opinions regarding the integrated USB ports of the Renogy Wanderer solar charge controller. While some are pleased with their ability to power small devices, others have experienced issues and disappointments.

Long Lifespan

Customers have mixed opinions on the long lifespan of the Renogy Wanderer solar charge controller. While some reported that their units have lasted for years without any issues, others experienced failures and malfunctions within a few months to a year. Some customers mentioned that they had replaced multiple units due to various problems such as overcharging, melting, and difficulty programming. However, many were satisfied with the product's performance and longevity, especially when used in conjunction with compatible solar panels and batteries.

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Quality


Use this with my togo solar panel and it is very easy to read, the display is bright, and it is very accurate


I’ve used this same unit in multiple builds and i’m always happy with it


The charger was in service for a year then literally melted when it failed.


My first one broke after a few days and wouldn't accept my solar panels.

Price


Charger works great and is a deal at $18.


This product looked like the optimal choice based on power capacity, size and cost.


Too inexpensive to troubleshoot so i threw it away and bought a new one.


Price was good and it worked as advertised.

Shipping


Got a replacement faster then it took to ship the original order.

Packaging/appearance


Based on the amount of soot in the box, the blistered paint on the panel it was mounted to, and what was left of the melted bla...  Read More

Competitiveness


Combined, their cost exceeds that of a reputable competitor's mppt controller with built-in bluetooth, data logging, a better a...  Read More


I had considered buying a complete solar trickle charger kit but because so many reviewers had unfavorable results i decided fo...  Read More


I looked at the other generic controllers and actually have one of the blue ones.


For less money than the controller + bluetooth module, you can get a comparable-power-limit mppt controller from a major compet...  Read More

Overview

  • How are reviewers describing this item?
    solar, easy, great, good and current.
  • Our engine has profiled the reviewer patterns and has determined that there is minimal deception involved.
  • Our engine has detected that Amazon has altered, modified or removed reviews from this listing. We approximate total reviews altered up to 3432.
  • Our engine has discovered that over 80% high quality reviews are present.
  • This product had a total of 2,854 reviews as of our last analysis date on Nov 25 2024.

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    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    I looked at the other generic controllers and actually have one of the blue ones


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    Im using this to charge 2 7ah lifepo4 12 volt batteries from a 35 watt solar panes for a 12 volt light strip inside my cargo trailer


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    This times through various useful information regarding whats going on with your solar panel charging


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    I found it more useful than the larger unit that comes with the h


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    I originally had a harbor freight controller that lasted a few weeks and gave up


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    Pay attention to the order of connections


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    If you do it wrong it can damage the unit


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    It looks like it is going to meet my needs going forward

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