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Fluke Multimeter Accessory Questions......
I have a couple of Flukes. I find myself using them constantly.
I hate the fact that I only have the straight probes. Has anyone ever invested in the Automotive Test Lead Kits? Are they worth it? The ones from Fluke run $175 and up. A couple of other companies look like they make compatible accessories for a lot cheaper. I'd like to get slip on alligator clips, insulation piercers, battery terminal clips, a temp probe, etc. Should I buy the kit or just go to an electronics parts store and buy them individually?
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Get the kit. Then it's done! You'll be happier and live longer.
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Do you mean this kit? I have it and it's great. Well worth the money.
But I've been suffering from a tool fetish for about 20 years...  Fluke TLK282 SureGrip deluxe automotive test lead kit 
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[/green]Why spend all that money.... A HF multimeter will do the job...[green]
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12-28-2010, 08:22 AM
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Cool Stuff...now to see if Sears makes anything similar for my "Craftsperson" meter...
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12-28-2010, 08:28 AM
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Pfffft....don't expect any deals.
Sears: Online department store featuring appliances, tools, fitness equipment and more
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Those are nice but do you really need those OSHA approved shielded banana plugs to work on your car?
Is there a surplus place around you where you could pick up some Pomona Banana Plug Patch Cords and alligator clips for around $10
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That was my original question.....I don't need another set of leads, just the slip ons.....can't seem to find what I'm looking for online.
Maybe the phone book might help......if I can find it.
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Arrrgh...ya got me! I just ordered this:
Sears: Online department store featuring appliances, tools, fitness equipment and more Yep, "Craftsperson" is good enough for me....
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Cars is not the main use of this meter but I do use it there (why it is so dirty, but it is 15 years old). These are the only test leads I ever recall using.
You can put a short piece of bare solid wire in the alligator clips to probe the backs of connectors. Somewhere I have alligator clips that go on the pin jack sized leads of the Fluke probes but I can't find them. 
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Rick...you just illustrated why fluke is "the best" for people who use meters a lot...yours, 15 years old & going strong. When RoninLB was here, we compared my Sears unit with his Fluke....the readings were comparable. But for some reason, Ron wanted to hang on to his Fluke...
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Pulled the trigger....snow is a coming, I have some projects to do. Went with the 18 dollar mail order option.
Don't need all the bells and whistles offered with the Silvertronic and Fluke offerings.
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 (edit) That is, IF I write the address correctly. (inside joke between Joe-Bob & I, guys.)
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