Looking for an extra long multimeter lead with battery clamp...

SKAutomotive · Oct 29, 2012

Teacher at my electrical theory course at the dealership has one, it's a black test lead that plugs directly into the DVOM and is about 20 feet long with a battery post (jumper cable style) clamp. He doesn't remember where got it, and I am having a hard time finding one myself. Any help or links would be appreciated.

Not sure if it matters, but it will be used with a Fluke 115.

awdblazer · Oct 29, 2012

probably be cheaper to make one yourself

SKAutomotive · Oct 29, 2012

I'd rather not cut and solder wires and potentially add resistance, if I don't have to.

Glacial_Speed · Oct 29, 2012

I agree it's probably cheaper to make one yourself, or have one made locally.

But if you need something special you could give these guys a call.

http://www.probemaster.com/index.php?cPath=33

ndoran · Oct 29, 2012

SKAutomotive said:
I'd rather not cut and solder wires and potentially add resistance, if I don't have to.

I assume you are saying you are not confident in your ability to make a good soldered joint. If so look at this as an opportunity to improve your soldering skill. After all you have the meter to test the lead you made.

joedodge · Oct 29, 2012

Made mine myself and I do a lot of electrical driveability work do a nice solder job and always check your leads touching them together before checking continuity so you know what you got and subtract that from ur total. And obviously youl know if you have a good ground

joedodge · Oct 29, 2012

Well said ndoran

SKAutomotive · Oct 29, 2012

ndoran said:
I assume you are saying you are not confident in your ability to make a good soldered joint. If so look at this as an opportunity to improve your soldering skill. After all you have the meter to test the lead you made.

Not what I am saying at all. I actually am more than confident of my soldering skills. Without being too prideful, I know I can solder better than most.

Recent soldering job example:

I would just prefer the one this guy had as it was task built and seamless.

theoldwizard1 · Oct 29, 2012

Pomona (owned by Fluke) is the largest supplier of patch cords, banana plugs, jack, etc.

The longest "stock" cords are 6' (72").

They do sell the very flexible silicone insulated lead wire in 50' lengths (Black 6733-0, Red 6733-2). They also sell sheathed banana plugs (Straight 6383- , 90° 6729- )

joedodge · Oct 29, 2012

What are you working on you need such a long lead

greasemonkey44 · Oct 29, 2012

ive seen them made; but i usually just use my power probe, mash the go switch and see if you get a voltage drop while cranking

Stick · Oct 29, 2012

http://www.aeswave.com/products/Product.asp?i=56&ci=56

6-foot Banana plug to large alligator clamp. Used for labscope chassis grounds. If you want something even longer, just give AESwave a phone call and they'll custom make anything you want (color, length, ends, etc).

SKAutomotive · Oct 29, 2012

joedodge said:
What are you working on you need such a long lead

I just want to make sure when I am doing diagnostic work in the trunk or behind a car that I can always ground off the battery.

SKAutomotive · Oct 29, 2012

Stick said:
http://www.aeswave.com/products/Product.asp?i=56&ci=56

6-foot Banana plug to large alligator clamp. Used for labscope chassis grounds. If you want something even longer, just give AESwave a phone call and they'll custom make anything you want (color, length, ends, etc).

Perfect, contacting them.

joedodge · Oct 29, 2012

I gotcha I do emergency vehicle work a lead made like that makes a huge difference. Be careful using the battery as a ground if checking reference circuits and such. Module hosts are good grounds also

Lotek · Oct 29, 2012

SKAutomotive said:
Not what I am saying at all. I actually am more than confident of my soldering skills. Without being too prideful, I know I can solder better than most.

Recent soldering job example:

I would just prefer the one this guy had as it was task built and seamless.

Now do that thirty six times on your back up under the dash with a flashlight...

Seriously though, making your own tools is good practice, and a lot cheaper.

SKAutomotive · Oct 29, 2012

Lotek said:
Now do that thirty six times on your back up under the dash with a flashlight...

Seriously though, making your own tools is good practice, and a lot cheaper.

I can make joints almost as clean as that in those situations, if not I rely on a pigtail twist. But, when making my own tool, I will be able to sit comfortably and make a joint like that each time.

joedodge · Oct 29, 2012

But can u upside down underwater on fire......... In all seriousness is make one if I was doin it again its made ur way for what u need ul be happiest

SKAutomotive · Oct 29, 2012

joedodge said:
But can u upside down underwater on fire......... In all seriousness is make one if I was doin it again its made ur way for what u need ul be happiest

Just because your response is logical doesn't mean I have to agree. Now once this hurricane goes away, I will head over to the local parts store and get some wire, an alligator clip and some sacrificial probes.

joedodge · Oct 29, 2012

How's the weather up there where are you at? I'm in florida I'm sorry your dealing with that man

SKAutomotive · Oct 29, 2012

joedodge said:
How's the weather up there where are you at? I'm in florida I'm sorry your dealing with that man

Not bad actually, was definitely blown out of proportion for my area. We had some rain and up to 60 mph gusts, but right now, during the time they claimed we would be hammered to pieces, it is quiet, no rain, no wind, I even have a window open. Lost power for 3 minutes and that was it.

It's much worse a little further south though, I feel bad for the people in NJ.

joedodge · Oct 29, 2012

Ya my gf family is there its pretty bad at least its cool at ur area man. One young tech in a rough buisness and economy to another make them tools or make sure you get a good deal if u buy them man. I will say snap on leads **** there rubber insulation crumbled bad

awdblazer · Oct 29, 2012

why do you need to solder?

SKAutomotive · Oct 29, 2012

awdblazer said:
why do you need to solder?

Have to solder on the connector that goes to the meter.

SKAutomotive · Oct 29, 2012

joedodge said:
Ya my gf family is there its pretty bad at least its cool at ur area man. One young tech in a rough buisness and economy to another make them tools or make sure you get a good deal if u buy them man. I will say snap on leads **** there rubber insulation crumbled bad

Yeah, I hear you on the SO leads, I had a used SO meter for a bit that I got cheap before I bought my Fluke.

Any advice on how to get a raise so when you are flagging 20 hours a week all winter you can at least survive through it?

joedodge · Oct 29, 2012

Man I wish I had the magic answer for that. If you don't mind doing emergency vehicle work city count and private agencys are steady that's where I'm at now and I really enjoy it. Also worked in transit bus fleet moving to emergency and medium/heavy duty work pays better than cars in Florida at least

coolreed · Oct 29, 2012

Make your own.

Use Mueller or Pamona Lead Wire, Clips and Boots. They are top quality and last.

Lead wire can be purchased in 100' Rolls

awdblazer · Oct 29, 2012

i forget what kind of ends i have at work (all paid for by the company) but they are set screws i believe they are mueller and will work in meters

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