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marc5180
07-12-2013, 03:08 PM
Gents,
I'm looking for some small tip electrical test probes, to be able to test hard to access terminals.
I have a fluke 116 multimeter and the tips of the test leads are quite small but after trying to take the resistance readings on a CN plug for a Daikin condenser fan motor today I found they aren't small enough.
I ended up using a paperclip to push into the CN plug to take the readings but was hoping to be able to get a set of smaller tip test probes to use with my multimeter.
The only ones I've seen are the FLUKE TL910 but they are pretty pricey at £60
Which ones do you use?
install monkey
07-12-2013, 04:47 PM
get 15amp fuse wire- wrap it around your prongs- and secure with insulation tape;)
monkey spanners
07-12-2013, 05:53 PM
Got a set like this,
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Fluke-Tlk287-Electronic-Master-Test/dp/B003AHE96G/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&qid=1386438734&sr=8-8&keywords=fluke+test+leads
Cost more than the tester!
The Viking
07-12-2013, 06:36 PM
Go to your local MAPLIN and have a look they got plenty to choose from.
:cool:
marc5180
07-12-2013, 08:57 PM
get 15amp fuse wire- wrap it around your prongs- and secure with insulation tape;)
Thanks but I'd prefer a proper set of test leads, good idea though.
marc5180
07-12-2013, 09:01 PM
Go to your local MAPLIN and have a look they got plenty to choose from.
:cool:
Hi Viking,
I bought my last set of test leads from there but they didn't have the small tip probes at the last store I tried.
Someone recommended RS but their website has been down for most of the day.
nike123
07-12-2013, 09:03 PM
http://www.farwestcorrosion.com/fluke-test-leads-probes-clips-multimeter-accessories.html
marc5180
07-12-2013, 09:06 PM
Got a set like this,
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Fluke-Tlk287-Electronic-Master-Test/dp/B003AHE96G/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&qid=1386438734&sr=8-8&keywords=fluke+test+leads
Cost more than the tester!
Now that is a set of test leads!! Definatly food for thought!!
The Viking
07-12-2013, 09:16 PM
Or something like THESE (http://www.maplin.co.uk/p/6mm-long-test-probes-n27cb) for £4.29...
:cool:
install monkey
07-12-2013, 09:40 PM
too cheap for mark them viking-
Or something like THESE (http://www.maplin.co.uk/p/6mm-long-test-probes-n27cb) for £4.29...
:cool:
marc5180
07-12-2013, 09:59 PM
too cheap for mark them viking-
Haha, they look good but it doesn't show the width of the tips.
The fluke ones are 1mm but are £55...... I'm not as well off as you IM
monkey spanners
07-12-2013, 10:39 PM
Have a look on ebay,
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1-Pair-20A-Universal-Banana-Multimeter-Test-Probe-Leads-Cable-For-Digital-Meter-/291017383723?pt=UK_BOI_Electrical_Test_Measurement_Equipment_ET&hash=item43c1fcdf2b
not sure if these any good but expect there would be something there.
Tayters
08-12-2013, 12:12 AM
Forget all the fancy connectors. Strip connector (choc box), one end on the probe and either a pin or paper clip in the other. Not had it fail me yet and I can abuse and lose them and not lose any sleep.
If the boss is paying, well different story :cool:
Cheers, Andy.
marc5180
08-12-2013, 08:17 AM
Have a look on ebay,
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1-Pair-20A-Universal-Banana-Multimeter-Test-Probe-Leads-Cable-For-Digital-Meter-/291017383723?pt=UK_BOI_Electrical_Test_Measurement_Equipment_ET&hash=item43c1fcdf2b
not sure if these any good but expect there would be something there.
They look small enough, I've ordered a set of them. If they don't work I'll go with the fluke.
Thanks MS, much appreciated
marc5180
08-12-2013, 08:19 AM
Another good idea that Andy.
If the ones I've ordered ever break I'll remember that.
Thanks
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