Tool Aid SG 23500 Back Probe Kit, Blue
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Keith. I don't have access to my kit at the moment, so I can't say for sure where it came from. I believe the country is China. I'm using a Snap On Modis with this kit. The Modis is a $7,000 automotive computer scanner that also functions as a four-channel oscilloscope. The probes aren't "Snap On" quality, but they're still quite nice, and the kit was well worth the money for my needs.
You can use them to take voltage or resistance readings or to bypass a suspect switch by slipping them along the wire and into electrical connectors.
The answer is a resounding YES. The test leads with the 'alligator clips' will fit directly into the banana socket on the PP, but the fine probes will need to be connected to the tester using the 'gender bender' (or the PP extension leads).
Yes, they're cheap, but they've served me well as wiring probes in trucks and cars. I wish they had a fuse lead on them to protect them from shorts, but I had to make one myself. They do work, though, and come in a nice plastic chineeze case.
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br>br>The adapter wires should have been soldered to the banana spring on the plug stem because they have a [loose fit]. As a result, relying on them for accurate ohms readings will only aggravate you. They can either be soldered or thrown away. br>br>Because the backprobe housings have a larger OD than standard Fluke cables, they will not fit into them. They are, however, usable if the housing is trimmed back 1/4 inch or so. br>br>I hope this information is useful.
Review of three months' worth of daily usage. br>br>For automotive electrical diagnostics, I use these on a daily basis. br>br>The kit was complete and in good working order when it arrived. These probes are ideal for back probing connectors, pierce testing, and probing female connectors because they are small enough to avoid spreading terminals. br>br>I use mine by simply clipping alligator clips to my meter's test probes. The disadvantages: br>br> So far, two out of five leads have broken after three months of daily use. When you're chasing a continuity issue and discover that one of the test leads has died four hours into the repair, it's a real pain. br>br>Hint: if you're looking for a unique way to express yourself, try using the words "innov Before you check the power, make sure you're using a reliable source. Check the leads against each other before checking for continuity. Every time, as well as on longer diagnostic hunts from time to time. br>br>Best of luck to you.
When it came to measuring voltage and resistance in automotive wires, this back probe kit came in handy. When handling, keep in mind that the points are extremely sharp and can easily puncture skin. A clear rubber cap is included with each probe to protect the tip as well as the person handling it. The cap, on the other hand, could be easily misplaced. This kit assisted me in troubleshooting a problem with an automotive fuse box and engine control unit (ECU). The needle is thin enough to fit between the backshell and pin of a connector while still making electrical contact. br>br>The probes are durable, but one needle did fall out of its socket. It can be reinstalled, but there is no way to secure the needle. It shouldn't be a problem as long as the needle is supported while being removed and installed. Because this is a delicate item, it will only take a small amount of force to break it. br>br>NOTE: if you're looking for a unique way to express yourself, this is the place to be These probes aren't designed to pierce the wire's protective sheath; instead, they're designed to make contact with a metal pin or socket inside a connector without damaging it.
When I put the pins on my test leads, they showed a resistance of 6 ohms. It's a little difficult to get a good reading because the pieces don't fit together very well. Today I wasted time due to bad connections and inaccurate readings. The price is low, but the quality is overpriced. I'm currently on the lookout for fluke back probes.
Backprobing is a breeze with this kit. I especially appreciate the 45 and 90 degree angles for those hard-to-reach areas. The alligator/banana leads are the cherry on top. I used to only use sewing T pins, which worked fine but required caution when probing close together for fear of shorting them out during testing. The plastic end of the probes in this backprobe kit does not completely eliminate shorting accidents, but it greatly reduces them. Another great feature that I like is that the probes come in a variety of colors, making it easy to distinguish between circuits at a glance and keeping the scope and channel leads color coordinated. Finally, the probe case is small and light, making it easy to carry and store.
Because it's a two-piece connector that won't stay connected, I cut the connector end off and crimped on a male bullet connector. There are no more contact issues, and it's a good kit once the flaw is fixed.
These are useful probes for probing a PCM connector or any other connector with small pins without risking overstretching the pins. These are great and I use them all the time, but the alligator clamps can be a pain with the leads at times. I wish the threaded fluke leads came with an adaptor. br>In general- br>They're great for testing; just make sure the alligator clamps are in good contact.
The alligator clips are absolutely fantastic. In my fluke multimeter, it fits snugly. There are no problems with that part of the kit. The back probes themselves are the source of my frustration. My multimeter's test leads don't seem to fit them snugly. I wasn't expecting them to just sit on there loosely. Made for a very low price. I'd buy it if the test leads were a little thicker in diameter so the back probes could fit snugly.
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