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Issues with Renogy - buyer beware

I purchased 2x 30W panels online for 109.99 (AUD) each or 219.99 for the pair plus $4.69 Seel insurance (of questionable value). It turns out these panels are a discontinued and out of stock item only after I open a case to find out why my order had not been shipped. The offer to replace the order with a single 100W ($206.99) was settled and I asked for a refund on the balance between the two orders. Renogy's support response was first that the replacement is a more expensive item then some twisted nonsense about $4.69 being tax (GST is included in AU prices). It is basic math 219.98-206.99. Send the 100W panels plus the $12.99, but they are absolutely determined to hang onto that money.

Now I am pursuing a refund that I expect in a timely manner so I can move on... or a charge back as last resort and is probably more likely.

There are many many happy renogy customers, but buyer beware. I have since found multiple complaints similar to mine. If something goes wrong the company will run the customer around in circles.

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u/Far_Revolution_9130 — 2 days ago
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Renogy pcl2000 not charging at full amperage 20 amps instead of 65

I recently installed a renogy pcl 2000 inverter charger. I have a 12v 300ah lifepo4 battery. I used the custom battery charging parameters because the stock mode for lithium charges to 14.7 and shuts until 12.5 then charges back to 14.7. I have other battery type selected. My settings are boost:14.5v. Float 13.5v. Charge amperage is 65a. It worked fine for a day was charging at 66 amps now when we hook it to shore power with nothing running in the cabin it only charges at around 20 amps. Battery capacity at around 150ah and 13.2 volts resting. No matter the condition. Tried two different generators. Ones a 6500w Honda. Makes no sense to me I’ve read the manual 3 times lol. Could it be the battery limiting charge amperage? It’s a polinovel 300ah battery. It will discharge at 100amps no problem

u/Similar-Huckleberry8 — 3 days ago
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Series or Parallel that is the question

The scenario is jackery 2000 plus with 3 extended batteries with 10 Renogy 100 watt panel and 4 Renogy 200 watt panels available. There is also enough of the required cables to connect parallel. The question we have what is the best combination for solar panels is Series or Parallel

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u/ogwarpriest — 4 days ago
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Riding on the sun!

I work at a facility that does not have reasonable ev charging for my bike since it is a price+time charge station and 3 miles from my work building, so I added a mppt boost controller and this Renogy 400w solar blanket! Before I could make it to work and back but nothing in-between. Now, if I want a scenic route home, or need to stop at the store, I have the extra power. Even on very cloudy days I'm getting ~600wh between sunrise and 2pm! For my bike that is about 8-9 miles. On a sunny day I expect way more! The second photo I used the backpack straps to try to angle the panels a bit for the summer solstice. I used the backpack straps and wore this to ride to work... And fit my lunch in the cable pocket 🤣. I would love to add another mppt and blanket as paniers or saddlebags but currently can't justify another 400w blanket, the 200w is not high enough voltage for the boost controller (eco-worthy 450w MPPT boost since the bike is 72v).

u/chanyote66 — 12 days ago
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50A dc to dc solar question.

I'm currently running 2 x 175w panels in parallel into the 50A dc to dc and I'm looking into adding more solar.

The question is, if the solar input is off I can get the full 50A from the alternator so would I be right to assume that if there's no supply from the alternator ( engine off) that I can have enough solar panels to produce 50A ( 2 more 175w panels)?

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u/clayton1313 — 12 days ago
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Renogy 72000/266 power back to solar panel

I’m looking to charge my renogy 72000mah/266wh power bank model gp14 with the renogy 100w solar panel. From everything I read I’ll need the 10 amp charge controller and the solar panel charge adapter kit to get the panel hooked to the controller but what cables/adapter do I need to go from the controller to the battery bank to recharge it. Sorry if this is a dumb question. This is my first time messing with solar panels. I just want to make sure I get the right stuff the first time lol.

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u/Adventure-jim — 10 days ago
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Which One Would You Choose: Go Far or Go Further?

Two complete systems. Same idea, different capacity.

Go Far (3.8kWh) is built for weekend trips and shorter getaways. Go Further (7.6kWh) is for longer stays and bigger energy needs. Both come with everything you need, pre matched components, numbered parts, labeled cables, and a wiring map.

What does your typical trip look like? A couple of days with a fridge and some lights? Or weeks off grid with AC and induction cooking?

u/Renogy_Official — 13 days ago
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Shadowflux panels

Hi, I recently got myself 2 100W shadowflux solar panels and I'm really happy with their performance so far. I'm wondering if these panels are really 120W each since I'm getting almost 109W from a single panel.

What are your thoughts on this?

u/godp1301 — 14 days ago