Larger fluke leads

[Radio Flyer]

Has anyone purchased or made leads for their meter with larger clamps? The standard ones are hard to get on, and stay on, a battery terminal.

I was thinking of doing something like this, but hate to waste a perfectly good leads to do it.

Any other suggestions?

 

[General Geoff]

https://probemaster.com/9157-alligator-clip-1/

Those should do it.

 

[Radio Flyer]

https://probemaster.com/9157-alligator-clip-1/

Those should do it.

Thats it!

Thanks, I really need to work on my search technique. What did you use as a search?

When I used "large fluke leads", all I got was longer ones.

 

[RPH]

If you need leads look here,
https://www.pomonaelectronics.com/products/dmm-test-leads-and-probes/test-leads-and-probes

 

[pstemari]

It also helps to specifically look for industrial or automotive leads. The Fluke TLK289 has the giant alligator clips as well as oversized grabbers.

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[BMack37]

Shielded banana plugs, silicone wire, some heat shrink, solder and a soldering iron can make pretty much any lead you need, at any length.

 

[Radio Flyer]

OK, so i never would have typed "Banana Plugs" into a google search.

Just not sure what would show up there.

 

[HenryAZ]

These Fluke AC285 SureGrip Alligator Clips will fit and stay on a battery post just fine. I use the Fluke TL224 SureGrip Insulated Test Leads so I can use different accessory probes on the leads.

 

[BMack37]

OK, so i never would have typed "Banana Plugs" into a google search.

Just not sure what would show up there.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/4mm-Right-Angled-Shrouded-Banana-Plug-5-Colours/202349628440?hash=item2f1cfa4c18:m:me3OHCYgQ_c-gqOAInkXBlw

https://www.ebay.com/itm/4mm-Shrouded-Banana-Plugs-1-Pair-Red-Black/173179546520?hash=item28524e2b98:g:9OcAAOSwKZtakrAM

Great Seller out of HK, top quality of Asian made parts...there are NOT a lot of good shielded/shrouded banana plugs available.

 

[Peter Bateman]

I am contemplating purchasing a Fluke Current Clamp (i400) to keep in my work van. I have honestly never used one before. I like the idea of the convenience of it, but I am not sure if they are worth it.

 

[ddawg16]

Let me stress.....get the silicone leads. So much better than the other kinds.

One of the best features I ever got for my meter.....the magnetic strap.....it's a strap with a magnet on the end...slap that ***** to the inside of the hood and your meter stays there....

Many years ago I got my dad a pencil type voltmeter. He loved it. Used it a lot when probing under a dash. Yes, he also had one of those screwdrivers with a light in it....but there were times where he needed to see voltage...not just 'is there voltage'.....

 

[2ndGearRubber]

Silicone leads with banana jack ends. Swap any probe or gator you like as nessesary.

I buy the cheap silicone leads on amazon. My probes are from amazon and Aeswave. Some of the amazon back probes are a bit stiff going into the banana jack as they have thicker than normal sheathing, but that's easily fixed.