Test hook clip

[AK]

I would like to be able to test circuits in tight spaces and it looks like
this addition would work.

It's too bad they don't list the internal dimensions of the part which attaches to your meter leads.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/10pcs-42mm-Long-Test-Hook-Clip-Solderable-for-Multimeters-PCB-Tester-Grabber/233173487828?epid=26020204308&hash=item364a3910d4:g:5fkAAOSw5ydclZIc

Andy

 

[jfeng@my-deja.com]

On Thursday, May 23, 2019 at 7:55:40 AM UTC-7, AK wrote:

It's too bad they don't list the internal dimensions of the part which attaches
to your meter leads.

This sttyle has been popular for decades. It says "solderable" which I interpret to mean that you open it up and solder your lead wire to the obvious place. It will be a good test of your soldering skills as you learn to attach your wire without melting the clip assembly (it can be done, but it may take you some practice).

 

[Rodney Pont]

On Thu, 23 May 2019 07:55:35 -0700 (PDT), AK wrote:

I would like to be able to test circuits in tight spaces and it looks like
this addition would work.

It's too bad they don't list the internal dimensions of the part which attaches to your meter leads.

That's because there isn't an internal part that attaches to you meter
leads. You remove the cap and solder a lead to it inside. I have put
crocodile clips on the other end of the lead on mine.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/10pcs-42mm-Long-Test-Hook-Clip-Solderable-for-Multimeters-PCB-Tester-Grabber/233173487828?epid=26020204308&hash=item364a3910d4:g:5fkAAOSw5ydclZIc

Andy

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[AK]

On Thursday, May 23, 2019 at 10:51:05 AM UTC-5, jf...@my-deja.com wrote:

On Thursday, May 23, 2019 at 7:55:40 AM UTC-7, AK wrote:
It's too bad they don't list the internal dimensions of the part which attaches
to your meter leads.

This sttyle has been popular for decades. It says "solderable" which I interpret to mean that you open it up and solder your lead wire to the obvious place. It will be a good test of your soldering skills as you learn to attach your wire without melting the clip assembly (it can be done, but it may take you some practice).

I was planning to use it for testing circuits, but I guess I can learn to hold two wires/chips together when I solder.

Andy

 

[Bob Engelhardt]

On 5/23/2019 11:51 AM, jfeng@my-deja.com wrote:

This sttyle has been popular for decades. It says "solderable" which I interpret to mean that you open it up and solder your lead wire to the obvious place. It will be a good test of your soldering skills as you learn to attach your wire without melting the clip assembly (it can be done, but it may take you some practice).

When I've used them, I straightened the hook which allowed it to come
apart for soldering.

 

[jfeng@my-deja.com]

On Thursday, May 23, 2019 at 7:55:40 AM UTC-7, AK wrote:

I would like to be able to test circuits in tight spaces and it looks like
this addition would work.
I forgot to mention that these are great for making temporary connections to DIPs and through-hole parts on 100-mil (25 micron) centers. They are nearly useless for surface-mounted parts.