{"product_id":"mc4-mc3-solar-adapter-cable-sca500200000","title":"Victron MC4\/F to MC3\/M Solar Adapter Cable 15cm | SCA500200000","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Victron Energy adapter cable converts an MC4 female connector to an MC3 male connector, letting solar panels or cables terminated in MC4 plug into MC3-compatible charge controllers, junction boxes or existing wiring. At 15cm long, it is built for short-reach connections rather than cable runs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConnector type\u003c\/strong\u003e, MC4 female to MC3 male\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCable length\u003c\/strong\u003e, 15cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e, 35g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDirect fit\u003c\/strong\u003e, no tools or crimping needed to join MC4 and MC3 systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eProduct overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMC4 and MC3 connectors do not mate directly, which becomes a problem when a newer panel needs to connect to an older MC3-based controller, or when an existing MC3 system is being extended with MC4 equipment. This cable bridges that gap without re-terminating either end.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe MC4 female end takes a standard MC4 male plug from a panel or extension cable. The MC3 male end plugs straight into an MC3 female socket on the receiving equipment. Its short length suits use at the connection point between a panel lead and a controller input, or inside a combiner box where space is tight.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eApplications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConnecting MC4-terminated solar panels to MC3-input charge controllers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdding MC4 panels into existing MC3-based off-grid systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse inside combiner boxes or junction enclosures where connector types differ\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRetrofit installations where replacing existing MC3 wiring is impractical\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat's in the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e1x Solar adapter cable, MC4 female to MC3 male, 15cm\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eInstallation notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis adapter is intended for low-voltage DC solar PV circuits. Check the cable and connectors are rated for your system's voltage and current before fitting. Solar PV wiring should be carried out by a qualified electrician or accredited installer, with connections fully seated and weatherproofed where exposed to the elements.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Victron Energy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52095607079200,"sku":"SCA500200000","price":4.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1010\/8148\/1504\/files\/ledandsolar-sca500200000-1.webp?v=1785755430","url":"https:\/\/www.ledandsolar.co.uk\/products\/mc4-mc3-solar-adapter-cable-sca500200000","provider":"LED \u0026 Solar","version":"1.0","type":"link"}