Renogy 10A Wanderer Solar Charger Unbox and Setup

[@jimmy_Ross]

yeah i bougth mine a year ago and ove used it a bunch and man its so good for the money. also this controller tells you how many AMPS its pulling and all that very good contoller for the money for sure its a great contoller for begginners

[@grishambros7662]

If by chance you receive a EO1 Code on a 12 volt system, then more than likely you installed the battery connections after the solar was connected. The E01 error appearing is when the controller has inadvertently been calibrated for 24V. This means that the controller will automatically calibrate for the proper system voltage. However, with this type of controller it is essential for the battery bank to always be connected to the controller first. This allows the controller to calibrate for the proper system voltage. If the solar panels are connected first, the controller can see voltage upwards of 19V-21V. When connected first with this range of voltage, the controller will calibrate for a 24V system. Then, when the 12V battery is connected, it sets off the E01 code thinking that it is an over-discharged 24V battery bank. To recalobrate follow the following: 1. Make a note of the 4 wires before disconnecting. You can use masking tape to write solar +, solar -, battery +, battery - on the 4 wires so there is no confusion when reconnecting. 2. Disconnect the solar leads from the front of the controller, starting with the negative. 3. Disconnect the battery leads from the front of the controller, starting with the negative. 4. Wait 5 minutes 5. Reconnect the battery leads to the front of the controller, starting with the positive. 6. The controller display will light up. Wait 1 minute to allow the controller to calibrate. 7. Reconnect the solar leads, starting with the positive.

[@saulpedraza645]

I bought one of 5hese a year ago to operate a 100 watt harbor freight solar panel works great no disappointments I'm satisfied way it performs

[@davebean2886]

Do your other charge controllers have USB ports? How tiny are the connection screws? On another low-end controller, I've had trouble getting them tightened down. Thanks.

[@PaulMcCabe]

Good vid, thanks. Is there any benefit using the USB port on the controller over using one connected to the battery? I have a switch panel with USB ports connected to my second battery in my solar build for example.

[@yourDIYguy]

The usb on the controller would cutoff once the battery got to a certain voltage. One connected directly to the battery could over-discharge the battery and permanently damage it.

[@PaulMcCabe]

@@yourDIYguy Thanks for the reply 👍

[@Michael.OJackson]

Also you can switch the usb power on and off on the control unit

[@luisadolfobrito08]

Hi friend , I have a solar system around 1920 watts day , kit solar 100 watts , I need to connect the system to AC loads , I need the inversor plus this device right ? This device only works with dc loads

[@yourDIYguy]

Hi friend, you are correct. To run an AC load you will need an inverter to go from DC to AC. This device will charge a battery and allow for some direct DC usage.

[@MrSFSTUDIOS]

Just bought one of these to trickle-charge my Camaro. Hope it works well. Looks like it does. Too bad the wire clamps cannot accommodate a larger gauge wire.

[@yourDIYguy]

yeah, the terminals are pretty small, but it should accept the correct size for the current.

[@wallheadkdir]

Look up amp input reducers those should work fine if your looking to step up your wire gauge. I plan on it as well😊

[@MrSFSTUDIOS]

@@wallheadkdir I donated the car to a local Radio station a year ago. I think it is on a lot in Stockton.

[@jimmy_Ross]

i just bought the BT1 blueetooth modual that you can hook up to this controller to set peramitors and and all that so very very good controller for the money

[@TheDropoutBear]

My LiPo battery has a USB wire. If I connect my solar panels to the given port and my LiPo to the USB port, will it work (without the use of a battery in the bottom port as you did with the 24V battery)? My LiPo battery is powering my RC car and I want to use solar to recharge my battery. Just to be more clear, my LiPo has power wires (which go to the car) and USB wires (which connect to a USB cable)

[@123123mike]

mine is connected to a 12v battery reading 13.1v but nothing's happening when I plug phone into USB ports. Any thoughts?

[@ReviewsandTech]

You need to press the ENTER button on the charger in order to turn On/Off the USB power, when the arrow comes up on the screen, it means power is flowing through to USB..

[@grampagamingguy6833]

@@ReviewsandTech Just hooked mine up to my pontoon, working like a charm!

[@grampagamingguy6833]

On the LOAD screen the load should be number 15, and then press enter. That will turn the accessory power on / off. There are other modes, but 15 is the manual on / off. Hope this helps.

[@genonote228]

What was your battery voltage setting for a 24 volt lithium battery?

[@tommysanfilippo3165]

The controller senses that battery voltage. You only need to enter The battery type on the initial set up. Very simple Controller I use one on my 24v well Pump and another for some 12V led lights for my RV.

[@yourDIYguy]

There is a setting on the charger for 24 volt lithium, Just switch to that and you should be good to go.

[@thaddiusthedark576]

Hey man, quick question for you. You seem like your knowledgeable. So I accidentally had my wanderer on the wrong battery setting I had it on sealed when it should have been on flooded. I just realized my mistake. Could that possibly be why my batteries aren't charging properly and my battery life has been garbage? I appreciate any insight you might have.

[@yourDIYguy]

That could be the reason, if the float or charge voltage was off then it would cause problems. I would ensure it is on the correct settings and cycle it a few times and then take another look at it.

[@kevinbreaux6769]

Thanks for the review

[@fortisrisuspater]

I have connected everything like you, but it is not drawing any power from the solar panel. Full sun, green light flashing on the back of the panel. Any ideas why?

[@ReviewsandTech]

I have had similar issues, make sure your panel is a 12V solar panel, otherwise I don't think it will charge, hope that helps..

[@yourDIYguy]

how are you measuring whether there is power coming from the panels? USB port? battery meter?

[@couerleroi1]

What is a E14 error

[@ReviewsandTech]

Good video bro, may I ask what Gauge you connected to the PV on the solar charger? I connected a 12AWG and some how they come loose, thanks

[@princeofpalmair]

I think 10 is standard

[@yourDIYguy]

I am using 10 gauge wire.

[@MrReyGuy]

That's strange. I just got mine controller and mine does not show lithium battery option

[@3ccdmike]

Thank you.

[@Michael.OJackson]

You sound a little like Joe Pesci

[@ralee3422]

Very helpful, thanks

[@jimmy_Ross]

put its max solar threw this and make sure its rated for the 10AMPS i blew mine up trying to put solder on the heatsink parts on the back of the controller and blew something lol so yeah i have to buy a new one and test the 10AMP rated compacity since i didnt have the means to do so back then lol now i have enough solar panels to check the max AMPS on this controller

[@OneStudPuppy]

Curious how yours is doing after 10 months, got one and after 3 days it failed in 2 different ways and tried to over charge a battery. Even with all settings changed.

[@milekh6681]

You probably did something wrong

[@OneStudPuppy]

Happily would admit if I did. But nope defective controller out of the box. Ended up going with the Rover and everything same right up and running. Did a video on my channel over viewing the issue and a general small vintage trailer conversion

[@yourDIYguy]

This has been working fine since I installed it and it has kept my led lights and other small projects going continuously