Is Renogy Sh!t?

A honest review by Landon of the quality of Renogy products

[bobconner]

Got a 2000watt inverter and 40amp charge controller and 2x 200 watt solar suitcases all work flawless 2 years and counting.

[frednurks]

I’m into the 12 volt electrics myself. I find it fascinating. In terms of redundancy however, if I was to be relying on a system to cook my meal run my fridge in remote areas of Australia I would not be having a spare inverter or solar regulator. I would be carrying gas.
PS I know I’m off topic with my comment but on topic - Renogy items I have purchased have not let me done to-date

[kakman]

Would love to know how you think it compares to locally built stuff like iTech.

[jerrytalley]

I think buying Renogy through Amazon is better to buy too, since you can add 3 years warranty for peanuts vs Renogy wanting 1/2 to 3/4 the cost of the original purchase. I’m going to try again. If I get another bum one, that might be it, lol

[jerrytalley]

Thanks for the review. I tried a 3, 000 watt Renogy, it was faulty out of the box. This gives me hope to try again. I think the price US is $379.00, so can’t be the price. They look nice and decent build quality. QUESTION; Are there any brands you’ve tested in between cost/quality of Renogy and Victron.

[calmauric]

I bought a 3000w Renogy inverter...
No matter what I tried it would not start a induction cooker. Or an AC unit! I sent it back.

[tasquollity]

I have the 3000 watt Renogy. It works well every day in short burst, coffee, toaster, microwave etc.
The Renogy app is crap.
I prefer the shunt monitor to keep an eye on the system.

[bWd_WA]

Purchased new June 2023. Less than 2 hours run time on my Renogy 3000W inverter serial number ending in 1606, and it failed. Renogy tech support issued me an RMA and return shipping label. Renogy received for repair in Ontario, California. Renogy Then claimed it functional upon receipt testing. and offered to send me back my property if I pay shipping cost. I paid shipping as per Renogy Limited Warranty. I received a Renogy 3000W inverter serial number ending in 1132. Scratched, battered and material defects such that one cannot properly attach DC input. Renogy" is

[TKsolotravel]

Warning: trying to get in contact and return faulty under warranty Renogy is a complete nightmare. Cannot speak with anyone in Australia to discuss. Their AI customer help is a nightmare. I’ve got renogy faulty warranty mppt and it’s garbage for help. I’ve used also itech where I can call them and chat same day! Renogy is doing my head in!

[jobisrael]

(Redarc bcdc 1250 or Renogy) for the money which one would you get. 11-21-23

[longway]

I would have to disagree, maybe if you were camping in a caravan park down the road from kfc unreliable electrics are ok but not when you are 200 kilometers from a takeaway. Also its when you're not running your electrics every day and then head bush and turn them on and they don't work is when you regret not spending the extra dollars.

[whochecksthis]

Nice report on the equipment.
FYI, it’s best to make you tube videos in widescreen…

[jamesbondaygee]

the Renogy batteries get terrible reviews on Amazon!

[solarcharging]

Yes, Renogy high frequency, transformerless inverter are Sh!t. They offer poor surge capacities and short life expectancies.

[BritishAnts]

Hard to take tech advice from a channel than films in portrait on a Nokia 5110 lol come on its not 2007 or 2017! Renogy are ok for the money, your comparing tesco to harrods, be fare±!