Electrical test leads

[marc5180]

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]

get 15amp fuse wire- wrap it around your prongs- and secure with insulation tape;)

[monkey spanners]

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]

Go to your local MAPLIN and have a look they got plenty to choose from.

:cool:

[marc5180]

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]

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]

http://www.farwestcorrosion.com/fluke-test-leads-probes-clips-multimeter-accessories.html

[marc5180]

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]

Or something like THESE (http://www.maplin.co.uk/p/6mm-long-test-probes-n27cb) for £4.29...

:cool:

[install monkey]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

Another good idea that Andy.

If the ones I've ordered ever break I'll remember that.
Thanks