Screw-on Hook Clip - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / testgear

author: Tin Duc Vo
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: April 15, 2014, 01:12:11 am
content: Hey, I have another noob question for you guys. How do you use these probes? These look like they screw on, but I can't find anything like that.http://www.aliexpress.com/item/UNI-T-UTC01-High-Quality-Hook-Type-Probe-Clip-Test-Hook-Probe-Spring-Clip/1762562031.html

author: BravoV
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 15, 2014, 01:15:55 am
content: There are probes with thread.

author: Tin Duc Vo
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: April 15, 2014, 01:18:23 am
content: Oh, ha. Do you have any recommendations for good ones that don't screw on? I saw the flukes ones, but they're like $40 for a set.

author: Rory
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: April 15, 2014, 01:49:23 am
content: Some threaded probes are designed to take mating alligator clips that won't disconnect easily. I have a pair on my ancient Simpson 260.

author: echen1024
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 15, 2014, 02:18:18 am
content: Quote from: Tin Duc Vo on April 15, 2014, 01:18:23 amFrankie (iloveelevtronics) on the forum sells a really nice pair of gold plated Brymen ones.http://www.ebay.com/itm/Brymen-Silicone-Gold-Plated-Test-Leads-Probes-for-Multimeters-CAT-IV-1000V-/171162377470?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item27da129cfe7% discount outside of eBay.

author: BravoV
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 15, 2014, 02:19:33 am
content: +1 for threaded probes, the clips either the hook type or alligator won't detach easily by accident cause even the good one like Fluke that has circumferential holding at it's tip can't beat the screw on type.Example on circumferential holding type, its just a small ring that is holding the tip.While this example Mueller probes that are using screw on type, from this picture its obvious the alligator clip attachment to the probe is much more stronger than Fluke above.Same Mueller probes as above but paired with the screw on hook type tips.To OP, if you're really want a good probe that has good attachment on it's clip, suggesting screw on type is the best, especially for the hook type as a gentle jerk move by accident will easily detach it from the probe head, and you don't want this to happen especially you're measuring in current mode.

author: Tin Duc Vo
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: April 15, 2014, 03:19:40 am
content: So is this threading standard or do I have to pair them?

author: iloveelectronics
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: April 15, 2014, 03:25:13 am
content: Quote from: Tin Duc Vo on April 15, 2014, 03:19:40 amAs far as I know the threading is anything but standard. Every manufacturer seems to have a different thread and is not compatible with another.

author: Tin Duc Vo
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: April 15, 2014, 03:28:08 am
content: How would you screw on alligator clips then?I'm thinking of getting this because it has affordable screw on hook clipshttp://www.dx.com/p/uni-t-utl23-multimeter-test-lead-cable-red-black-120cm-2-pcs-150268#.U0ynK_ldV8E

author: echen1024
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 15, 2014, 03:37:58 am
content: Quote from: Tin Duc Vo on April 15, 2014, 03:28:08 amWell depends on what your gonna do. Those are the cheap PVC kind, not the nice, flexible Silicone like Franky has.

author: BravoV
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 15, 2014, 03:43:25 am
content: Since both made by Uni-T, I think that is your best bet for pairing them.

author: Tin Duc Vo
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: April 15, 2014, 03:48:51 am
content: Could you recommend me a specific set of screw-on probes, hook clips, and alligator for me? And you guys must all be quite acquintanted to Franky lol.

author: iloveelectronics
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: April 15, 2014, 04:05:53 am
content: Quote from: Tin Duc Vo on April 15, 2014, 03:48:51 amDisclaimer: They are all my customers...LOL!I have these in my eBay store, among many other accessories (hope this won't be considered spam):http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=171162377470http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=171085144334I also have some Brymen original slip-on croc clips now but have yet to list them in my store. They have gold plated spring contact where you connect the probe tips. See attached photos.Cheers,Franky

author: iloveelectronics
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: April 15, 2014, 04:17:44 am
content: Quote from: Tin Duc Vo on April 15, 2014, 04:10:18 amUnfortunately no. Brymen's probes have threads but they only seem to make the lantern spring attachment using those threads. Same deal with Fluke and Agilent it seems. Their croc clips are slip-on. I have looked at some cheap Chinese screw-on clips but they are really cheaply made and only pair with their very own very cheap leads so I would not recommend them at all.

author: Tin Duc Vo
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: April 15, 2014, 04:41:43 am
content: Oh okay. I guess I'll just get separate cables for those. How do I order directly rather than ebay?

author: iloveelectronics
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: April 15, 2014, 04:43:55 am
content: Quote from: Tin Duc Vo on April 15, 2014, 04:41:43 amPlease send me a PM with your Paypal email address and the items you like and I'll send you an invoice directly. Thanks!

author: malch
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: April 15, 2014, 05:47:27 am
content: I have used these leads almost daily since 1990. The threads are 8-32 [like my Fluke] and the leads are threaded at both ends. One end has straight male screw and the other end has a 90 degree male screw. P/N TL57Ahttp://www.usprobes.net/testleadkits.htmvery good quality and you can buy from the site.Thinking of getting another set, this time the PAK5.http://www.usprobes.net/pak5kit.htm

author: BravoV
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 15, 2014, 06:04:19 am
content: Quote from: malch on April 15, 2014, 05:47:27 amI've bookmarked US Probes web site for a very long time, very intrigued to buy from there, its just I don't need extra new probes or accessories for now.Malch, how are the cables that you bought in 90 ? Are they still very flexible "noodly" like and has the wet look & feel ?

author: malch
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: April 15, 2014, 01:03:14 pm
content: They are super flexible rubber not silicone. They have survived really well. They are dirty from years of handling them. I havent cleaned them with any chemicals.I screw the hook into the 90 degree end to give my thumb something to press on.p.s. They sell parts.http://www.usprobes.net/accessories.htm