Test leads

[Danv44444]

Does anyone have any good tips on how to test components of boilers with a multimeter when it's really difficult to get the probes onto the right places? Because the probes are too big.

Cheers guys

 

[Ollieg]

I use to do pin tests on vaillant combi compacts using paperclips. Otherwise the multimeter manufacturer should do smaller probes.

 

[Dannypipe]

I've got two sets of leads, one decent pair which are too fat most of the time in boilers, and a cheap pair with long thin probes on the end.

I try to use the fused, decent ones where I can.

 

[AWheating]

if you make up something put alittle insulation tape over it apart from the very end.

most compliant probes are not very thin and have 2-4mm on show at the end. the cheaper probes tend to have thin and more exposed tips.

 

[buckley plumb]

U1164A Fine Tip Test Probes | Agilent

 

[stevetheplumber]

the compliant probes are a pain in the preverbial another cases of bureaucracy gone mad on mine you cant even tell which bit is conductive the rest must be coated in clear insulation i keep meaning to file them down

 

[ambrosia]

those fine test probes look good but why are they £15 each
Fine Tip Test Probes | eBay

think i'll make my own

 

[AWheating]

U1164A - Test probes, fine tip - Handheld Accessories - Handheld Products , Aspen Electronics, UK Distributor for Agilent Technologies

£6.62 plus

maybe check maplins.

 

[ambrosia]

£6.62 plus

plus £8 delivery