Yeah, I didnt mean swapping the polarity of the leads, i meant the connection....i have a deep rooted hatred for aligator clips for some reason......going to tput the correct ones on the panels wires to the battery (the rectangular female that meats the male end on the battery...whatever those are called) and put the cylindrical ones on the charger...thanks alot...i thought i was right...just making sure so i didnt mess stuff up...thanks guys