Last Updated: December 9, 2019 (Refresh Now)
Renogy Wanderer 10 Amp 12V 24V PWM Negative Ground Solar Charge Controller Regulator Compatible with Bluetooth Module
Last Updated: December 9, 2019 (Refresh Now)
7.2
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
307
Old Reviews
199
Unverified
24
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LCD
TYPE
Yes
USB
Yes
BLUETOOTH
Review Analysis - 84 recent, verified reviews
Detailed Mode
Charging
20solar panels, solar charge controller, charge controller, panel, float
+85%
-15%
" ... A senior couple at my church asked me to come up with a small backup powered solar capable system to run their CPA and charge cellphones, I only played with the little stuff so I searched Amazon to see what I could find, and I came across this 10 Amp PWM Charge Controller, well in short it works great I was amazed at how efficient it is and for less than $17.00 shipped to my door and perfect instructions even for beginners. ... "
" ... I use this 10A charge controller in a small off grid system on my 40 acre property. ... "
" ... I purchased this to keep my marine battery charged from my generator to run the water pump & phone chargers at night. ... "
" ... Anyways, this is a Pulse width modulated (PWM) based Solar charge controller that is capable for charging Lithium Ion batteries (The main reason for choosing this over others) and I found that you can select "Max" battery charging voltage in the 12vDC and 24vDC ranges and allow further selections in small steps like 12.0, 12.2, 12.4, 12.6 etc for keeping the Lithium battery topped off by using solar panels as your primary source of power. ... Once the battery voltage is reached it will totally stop charging it even if the solar panel is delivering full power on sunny days. ... PS: Depending on the battery types the float charging and bulk charging algorithms change which is good to know. ... "
" ... Still charges the battery fine I guess. ... "
" ... Seems to charge a a higher voltage rate, hope that's good ... "
" ... Didn't have a lot of space to mount a solar charge controller. ... "
" ... I have 1600w solar panels & 12 29DC deep cycle batteries, 4 of this charger controles . ... "
Battery Life
17solar charge controller, float, agm battery, water, solar panels
+76%
-24%
" ... PS: Depending on the battery types the float charging and bulk charging algorithms change which is good to know. ... "
" ... They charge ,float and maintain our batteries, 2👍 ... "
" ... Nice to set type of battery. ... "
" ... Works well, keeps battery from over charging. ... "
" ... Great combined usage with my Renogy 100W Solar Briefcase. ... "
" ... It has passed 15 months and is still doing a good job of keeping the batteries charged. ... "
" ... Ok my rating for the solar charge controller. ... "
" ... So far the unit has kept the batteries within normal parameters using an total of 80 Watts input. ... "
Setup
13install, easy, simple, read, instructions
+100%
" ... Just installed, easy install, fyi needs mounting hardware. ... "
" ... The product came without instructions, which are needed to do the setup correctly. ... "
" ... pros: easy to install and setup, easy to read if you memorize the light patterns. ... "
" ... Really easy to understand manual, easy to setup & install. ... "
" ... Simple set-up. ... "
" ... Easy to install with good instructions. ... "
" ... Ordered and installed for friend. ... "
" ... Quality appears to be as expected - have yet to install . ... "
Ease of Use
12setup, easy, read, easy to install, understand
+100%
" ... Easy to use and straight forward. ... "
" ... Really easy to understand manual, easy to setup & install. ... "
" ... Directions are simple to read. ... I thought about placing the fuse somewhere else, but like that is easy to access. ... "
" ... Simple set-up. ... "
" ... It is very simple to use and has very few settings. ... "
" ... Easy to install with good instructions. ... "
" ... pros: easy to install and setup, easy to read if you memorize the light patterns. ... "
" ... Straight forward and it works. ... "
Product Reliability
12working, months of use, months, failed, working great
+33%
-67%
" ... Nice small size but failed in the first 4 months of use. ... "
" ... Just after the timing of the return policy was up, this unit stopped working of course. ... "
" ... System worked great fr a few months, then the controller died. ... "
" ... It never worked right. ... "
" ... Turns out it is a factory defect. ... "
" ... That, however, did not work (it would only allow "Sealed" and "Flooded" settings and I know "Flooded" is incorrect. ... "
" ... The first one shorted out and failed after 25 months of use. ... "
Display Clarity
6display, panel, led
+50%
-50%
" ... The first digit of the display doesn't work. ... "
" ... The hardware I am attempting to run, is LED based and only uses 4Amps at maximum brightness. ... "
" ... I purchased a 50 watt Renogy solar panel. ... "
Price
4price, pay, money, feature, cost
+100%
" ... Having metered output is a tremendous feature at this price. ... "
" ... good for the money ... "
" ... I believe it's a good value for what you pay. ... "
Cables
4melted, 20ft
+25%
-75%
" ... I don’t see the point of selling something with no wires. ... "
" ... Had to call tech support to determine which wires were pos. ... "
" ... Melted where wires are hooked in ... "
For Travel
3trip, camping trip
+33%
-67%
" ... Bad ending to an otherwise great camping trip. ... "
" ... This item, then, is no better than the one I already have in my travel trailer. ... "
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Specifications
Connectivity
USB: Yes
Bluetooth: Yes
Display
Type: LCD