Meter leads

[270wsm]

Last week, I ordered and received my Fluke leads (TL175) and alligator clips (AC175). They are exactly what I needed and great quality. They set me back close to $75, but it was worth it to get what I needed.

The alligator clips fit tightly and make it easy to grab terminals and spade clips. The leads are as tangle free as it gets.

I’ve had several sets of the TL175. I like them but they don’t last about a year. Eventually they get a weak spot and your ohm readings will be all over the place when you move the leads. Mine will sometimes read 10 ohms when shorted together.


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[corny]

I just buy the standard leads and keep a couple of xtra hanging on my cage. Ive got some nice silicone leads with various ends but I dont drag them out everyday.. especially on something simple like a res call or maint.

[fjr2007]

https://probemaster.com/

These guys are highly recommended over at the EEVblog. Silicone leads, gold plated tips, etc.
Once my Fluke TL175s wear out, I'm springing for a set from them.

[Nosnim]

I have a Redfish (Supco) iDVM550, and the leads that came with it are pretty sad and clunky. Not silicon flexible, and the screw on clamps are clunky and hard to use. The FP leads would be ok, but not really storeable with the 90° clips on.

Any suggestions for leads that are silicon, have good screw on and easy to use alligator clips? Pic shows original leads.

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The Brymen Silicone Gold Plated Test Leads / Probes for Multimeters CAT IV 1000V are excellent too. Highly recommended from the EEV forums as well. Amprobe, Greenlee and a few others rebadge Brymen meters and related products. I think I own like 10 to 12 Brymen leads sets now.

[Galt]

I like the sure grip probes with the jaws on the tip but carve the plastic off the tips