Wiring connectors (mc4)

[Barold]

So I wired my boat with the solar wire. I noted that one wire had a positive (male) connector and the other a female connector. I assumed that meant it was the positive wire so I put the disconnect on that wire. I now realize the positive wire coming off the panel is also a male connector.

Is there a way to swap the gender of the plugs (everything is wired and tucked in) or do I have to reverse the wiring at the mppt and add a disconnect to the other wire?

 

[gnubie]

You could make up short gender bender leads, Google etc doesn't turn up premade adapters (not surprising).

 

[ghostwriter66]

So I wired my boat with the solar wire. I noted that one wire had a positive (male) connector and the other a female connector. I assumed that meant it was the positive wire so I put the disconnect on that wire. I now realize the positive wire coming off the panel is also a male connector.

Is there a way to swap the gender of the plugs (everything is wired and tucked in) or do I have to reverse the wiring at the mppt and add a disconnect to the other wire?

Just cut the two wires -- switch connections -- put back together ....

 

[Barold]

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Just cut the two wires -- switch connections -- put back together ....

Thanks. I bit the bullet and rewired down below. I wasn't sure if the connectors had a common crimp that it screws on to. Live and learn!