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why spring hook clip multimeter lead are so expensive?

maker_0dwedp6d_1663786671

Sep 21, 2022
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I want to buy some spring hook clip multimeter lead but the way to expensive (5 to 10 times that of standard multimeter probe) on every website .

If you where I can get these for a fair price plz share
 

Martaine2005

May 12, 2015
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You have to pay for quality.
Once clipped to a component leg, they won’t ‘slip’ like probes can.

Martin
 

kellys_eye

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You have to pay for quality.
...or 'buy cheap, buy twice' as the saying goes. You can purchase the individual probes to make up your own test leads quite cheaply, the usual Chinese source of course.

I made up a few dozen in various colours for only a few £.
 

Martaine2005

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Yes of course. I also omitted the fact that clips leave your hands free to probe elsewhere or make adjustments in equipment.
IMHO, a necessity for any budding enthusiast. I also made many of varying colours for a couple of £. The silicone wire was the expensive part.

Martin
 
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