Electrical test connectors.

[Chris1234]

Every day for the last year I’ve been thinking I need some test probes for my multimeter that have a small magnet in the end to connect to the screws on contactors, MCB’s etc.

I found these on eBay, but the diameter is 7.5mm so a bit big for some connection screw holes.

Has anyone seen any anywhere else?

Thanks.


Test Probes Electrical Tester Fluke Megger Metrel Kewtech Seaward others 4mm | eBay - https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F282134794461

 

[Deleted member 105166]

Every day for the last year I’ve been thinking I need some test probes for my multimeter that have a small magnet in the end to connect to the screws on contactors, MCB’s etc.

Multimeter or MFT ?

Magnetised probes may increase the likelihood of arcing.

 

[Chris1234]

Multimeter, voltage and resistance only.
Mainly for tracing wires.

 

[buzzlightyear]

Every day for the last year I’ve been thinking I need some test probes for my multimeter that have a small magnet

why a magnet ?

 

[buzzlightyear]

Multimeter, voltage and resistance only.
Mainly for tracing wires.

come again ?

 

[Chris1234]

come again ?

Finding where cables run in control panels etc.

 

[Chris1234]

why a magnet ?

Quickly connect to contactor, PKZ, PLC, drive terminal etc to avoid holding a probe on it while you test around for the other end, usually 10 meters away in a different control panel!

 

[buzzlightyear]

Finding where cables run in control panels etc.

in control panels
you would do a continuity testing by using croc clips or probes .

 

[ipf]

Quickly connect to contactor, PKZ, PLC, drive terminal etc to avoid holding a probe on it while you test around for the other end, usually 10 meters away in a different control panel!

Long leads them......or is it wireless as well as magnetic
Lend you my wander lead?

 

[Deleted member 105166]

Quickly connect to contactor, PKZ, PLC, drive terminal etc to avoid holding a probe on it while you test around for the other end, usually 10 meters away in a different control panel!

Ok, I'll be the one to ask. How do you currently do this?