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
Hey mate, interesting theory. I am an electrician and I guess I look at redundancy as having multiple ways to do the same job. For example an induction cooker, a Webber Q and gas bottle an off grid system and the ability to plug into shore power to cover all areas.
@@zerogridaustralia My comment was not worded very well. I’m aligned with you. Do not rely on one form or source of energy to meet your needs off-grid.
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
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.
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.
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
Hilarious, they claimed YOUR unit worked fine upon arrival, but sent you back a heavily used different model. Crazy. Just in case they were correct, what size cables were you using with the 3kW inverter? What size battery bank? How long were the cables?
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.
For sure mate, in the video I mentioned this! We live in a bus off grid full time that is powered fully by Victron. Where I use Renogy is in my van where I don't rely on it 100%. Where Renogy is good for alot of people is that it doesn't break the bank and they still get that freedom
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±!
Hard one mate! I haven't had a lot of experience with RedARC but have a couple of installers who love it! Heaps of people happy with the bang for buck from Renogy too
Not sure about the price difference but as an Auto electrician I’d go the redarc when it comes to a DCDC charger. Admittedly I’m not sure if I’ve ever installed a Renogy unit before.
Got a 2000watt inverter and 40amp charge controller and 2x 200 watt solar suitcases all work flawless 2 years and counting.
That’s epic mate! So many good products on the list and have only seen them get better in the last couple of years 👍🏻
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
Hey mate, interesting theory. I am an electrician and I guess I look at redundancy as having multiple ways to do the same job. For example an induction cooker, a Webber Q and gas bottle an off grid system and the ability to plug into shore power to cover all areas.
@@zerogridaustralia My comment was not worded very well. I’m aligned with you. Do not rely on one form or source of energy to meet your needs off-grid.
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
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.
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.
Could it have been your battery not allowing the big current draw out?
@@mickbray6296 nah. Same batteries with a different inverter everything works fine. I've drawn over 200 amps off these batteries without a hassle
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.
Would love to know how you think it compares to locally built stuff like iTech.
This sounds like a Landon question so I will see if he can do a video about it! Thanks for asking.
Cheers,
Narelle
Itech stuff is made in China.
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
Hilarious, they claimed YOUR unit worked fine upon arrival, but sent you back a heavily used different model.
Crazy.
Just in case they were correct, what size cables were you using with the 3kW inverter?
What size battery bank? How long were the cables?
Nice report on the equipment.
FYI, it’s best to make you tube videos in widescreen…
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.
For sure mate, in the video I mentioned this! We live in a bus off grid full time that is powered fully by Victron. Where I use Renogy is in my van where I don't rely on it 100%. Where Renogy is good for alot of people is that it doesn't break the bank and they still get that freedom
the Renogy batteries get terrible reviews on Amazon!
Value for money... In a nutshell
Yeah that’s it!
Yes, Renogy high frequency, transformerless inverter are Sh!t. They offer poor surge capacities and short life expectancies.
Nothing will beat a heavy copper transformer style inverter but the HF inverters have there place and use for sure
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±!
(Redarc bcdc 1250 or Renogy) for the money which one would you get. 11-21-23
Hard one mate! I haven't had a lot of experience with RedARC but have a couple of installers who love it! Heaps of people happy with the bang for buck from Renogy too
Not sure about the price difference but as an Auto electrician I’d go the redarc when it comes to a DCDC charger. Admittedly I’m not sure if I’ve ever installed a Renogy unit before.