multimeter probe, tweezers plunger one called   - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / testgear

author: chefslot
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: February 11, 2018, 06:14:24 pm
content: Ok so not the hook type, but a plunger type probe where as you push down two little arms come out to clamp onto a connector pin or something along those lines. The closest i can find are like this, but sold as a kit, i then tried googling some of the words in the description of the product, but no luck. This is like one of those stupid sunday questions but is possible really easy and worth 10 points

author: TimFox
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: February 11, 2018, 06:25:15 pm
content: Try "grabber" or "mini grabber" in searching.

author: chefslot
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: February 11, 2018, 06:33:41 pm
content: Well thank you, i was searching uk only, seems i have to extend my searches to china. But also found these, none of them have pictures of what they are and for the money i thought i might as well buy them to see.

author: nanofrog
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: February 11, 2018, 06:48:23 pm
content: Pincers is another term used (link).

author: JDubU
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: February 11, 2018, 06:58:48 pm
content: Here's another source:https://www.banggood.com/DANIU-P5004-Professional-Insulated-Quick-Test-Hook-Clip-High-Voltage-Flexible-Testing-Probe-p-1103049.html?rmmds=detail-left-hotproducts__6&cur_warehouse=CN

author: Neomys Sapiens
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: February 11, 2018, 09:46:37 pm
content: The original (full-size) ones from the Hirschmann brand (SKS nowadays) go all by the KLEPS-designations. So for example KLEPS-10, KLEPS-2600 etc.

author: chefslot
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: February 11, 2018, 10:37:25 pm
content: Quote from: JDubU on February 11, 2018, 06:58:48 pmYes, this was like the one i brought from ebay!!Quote from: Neomys Sapiens on February 11, 2018, 09:46:37 pmHey great, this might come in handy for another time, just googled KLEPS and a lot of other probes came up too.Cheers guys

author: timelessbeing
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: February 12, 2018, 01:53:59 am
content: Quote from: chefslot on February 11, 2018, 06:33:41 pmI have these ones, and they're extremely vile shanzai. Be kind to yourself. Get something a bit nicer.http://muellerelectric.com/product-category/grabbers-plungers/

author: chefslot
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: February 12, 2018, 09:01:26 am
content: I have these ones, and they're extremely vile shanzai. Be kind to yourself. Get something a bit nicer.http://muellerelectric.com/product-category/grabbers-plungers/Hi, yes they didn't say what they where hooks or grabbers so for a couple of quid I brought them. But like the link you put I got some of these coming from eBay. Many thanks

author: Jeroen3
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: February 12, 2018, 09:20:24 am
content: I guess even manufacturers are unsure what to call them.KLEPS 30:Clamp-type test probe with rotating grip jaws and flexible shaft.

author: chefslot
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: February 12, 2018, 09:24:45 am
content: I guess there might be some copy rights if people are not careful!

author: Hydron
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: February 12, 2018, 11:41:22 am
content: See OpenTechLab for a discussion of the mini-grabber type probes:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dobU-b0_L1I?t=2087and the wiki page:https://sigrok.org/wiki/Probe_comparison

author: chefslot
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: February 12, 2018, 11:57:25 am
content: Quote from: Hydron on February 12, 2018, 11:41:22 amExcellent find that is!!

author: Hydron
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: February 12, 2018, 05:16:20 pm
content: Bad news is that there isn't a cheap but good option - you get what you pay for!

author: LaurentR
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: February 12, 2018, 06:05:05 pm
content: I find that EBay has a lot of the Tek ones at very competitive per-unit price (new old stock usually).Example listing:https://www.ebay.com/itm/Lot-20-Tektronix-SMT-KlipChip-Mini-Grabbers-206-0364-01-Adapter-Test-Clips/152884514465I have a bunch of the Cal-Test version (which seem to be the Tek OEM) and they are pretty good, very competitive with the other mid-range probes like the EZ-Hook.http://www.caltestelectronics.com/ctitem/49-clips-surface-mount-device-smd-tweezers-a-test-clips/CT3659

author: Hydron
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: February 12, 2018, 08:59:14 pm
content: Thanks, I'll likely grab a couple of bags.