DMM leads with clips?

[mikay786]

Anyone know what the leads with tiny clip things on the end allowing to clamp on to components legs and other fine things are called?

It's a pain and dangerous trying to probe stuff on a live board using standard leads. I shorted a filter cap a few weeks ago with the power on which scared the crap out of me and don't want to be anywhere live parts if I don't have to.

[retiredcaps]

Re: DMM leads with clips?

Anyone know what the leads with tiny clip things on the end allowing to clamp on to components legs and other fine things are called?

Franky, over at eevblog, is a honest seller. He has an ebay store and sells

http://www.ebay.ca/itm/200979921195

http://www.ebay.ca/itm/200906287163

I have purchased from Franky before and stuff comes from Hong Kong and usually arrives in 2 weeks. I get no kickbacks or discounts from Franky.

Other variations

http://stores.ebay.ca/99centHobbies/...-Accessories-/

Other name brands include Ponoma.

http://www.pomonaelectronics.com/ind...P&getDetails=1

It's a pain and dangerous trying to probe stuff on a live board using standard leads. I shorted a filter cap a few weeks ago with the power on which scared the crap out of me and don't want to be anywhere live parts if I don't have to.

Yep, I use the above or similar when probing anything on the live side. I also use a reputable multimeter on the live side in case I make an oops.

[stj]

Re: DMM leads with clips?

spring hooks.
http://uk.rs-online.com/web/c/test-m...st-connectors/

[diif]

Re: DMM leads with clips?

I use probes with a fine tip and then put heatshrink over the probe so just the end is showing.