Description
With a Renogy 400W Starter Kit MPPT, you will be getting a product designed to be the most efficient back up system possible. Designed to draw out your system’s potential, this kit includes our 40A MPPT charge controller which uses Maximum Power Point Tracking technology, transferring power up to 30% more efficiently than PWM charge controllers. Adding a Renogy Starter Kit MPPT to your next adventure can provide you with a system perfect for any off-grid application and grid independence.
Steve H. –
The only improvements that could be made are:
1) The cables on the panels could be longer. I wanted to install the panels in 1 row next to each other with the cables run to the center. Due to the shortness of the cables the only way to mount them, without buying additional cables, is in a 2×2 grid with the cables in the center.
2) Which cable is Positive and Negative could be marked better. The marking is a small easily overlooked + or – molded into the plugs.
3) Include a copy of the wiring diagram. Its available on the website but a hard copy would be nice.
defaultForRating –
You would have gotten 5 stars if the cables attached to the panels were at least a foot longer. I had to go out and buy extra cable so I didn’t have to place them right next to each other. At least put a note in there that the customer WILL NEED extra cable in order to separate the panels.
Other than that, they were very easy to install and I got exactly what I ordered.
Scott –
Very nice kit. A wiring diagram would of been nice but I can just look it up on the internet.. A inline fuse would of been nice to add to the kit, and it taking a extra 2 weeks to get one shipped it was a little hassle.
Andy –
I purchased this kit about 7 years ago for an off grid camp. The kit is relatively simple to put together. I use this with golf cart batteries and an inexpensive inverter I can run a shallow well pump, led lights, led tv, small power tools and so much more but you must be conservative in your use. I did not care for the charge control that came with the kit so I replaced it within a year with a Kid control. I have the panels facing west as the property is on a lake and I can’t cut a clearing due to shore land zoning and I am happy with the amount of power it gives. Considering the price of the kit you can’t beat it for an entry into solar especially if you have a building with no access to the grid.
mitchell1204 –
The panels are quality and function as they should. I’m pleased with the transaction. The couple things that bothered me, my fault, the Wanderer controller is the bottom of the line. Spend the few extra bucks and upgrade to the MPPT controller which not only performs better it has display stats. Then you dont waste money buying a seperate voltage display monitor like me.
The only thing I dont like about the kit is the “Y” connectors. Instead of having an 8 panel or even a 4 panel junction block you have these individual “Y” connectors that plug into each other. When you connect them all together you have a glob of a 10 inch triangle to deal with. Not only an eyesore you have to figure out how to secure them to your roof. I ended up hog tying them with cable ties to a rack I had on the roof. There is a better solution with a junction block.
Carl M. –
What’s to be said? It works as advertised. Actually, it works like a charm, and it’s easy to set up.
defaultForRating –
Everything is good . I do need a hard copy of my receipt for tax purposes.
Jay –
Powers my kitchen,I have a 5000w inverter and panels keep battery’s full charge.
robert –
Shipped on time, but anable to register warranty on line, called Renogy got their call center which was very chaotic, you could hear all their agents talking in the background. Agent was unable to complete warranty registration on line, said she would do a paper registration and send me an email, which i haven’t received. Had to ask for a name and case number. Still no warranty registration. Can Walmart contact Renogy for warranty?
Oldfisherman –
Very satisfied with this 400 watt system. I wanted to be able to dry camp without the hassle of a generator. So far this has performed as expected. Order and shipping was quick and easy. Set up was simple