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Build-Your-Own Test Leads


Style D	Style E	Style F	Style K

Choose your own combination of test lead tips and cords.

The connection end on the cords is a 4 mm banana plug, which is the standard for connecting to a multimeter.

Tips


Style D	Style E	Style F	Style K

Test End	AC Voltage, V AC	DC Voltage, V DC	Current, amp	Electrical Safety Rating	Test End Material	Color		Pair



D	Alligator Clip	1,000	1,000	20	CAT II, 1,000V	Nickel-Plated Steel	Black, Red	0000000	000000


E	Alligator Clip	1,000	1,000	20	CAT III, 1,000V	Nickel-Plated Brass	Black, Red	0000000	00000
F	Pointed Banana Plug	1,000	1,000	10	CAT III, 1,000V	Nickel-Plated Brass	Black, Red	0000000	00000
K	Precision Retractable Hook	1,000	1,000	20	CAT III, 1,000V	Nickel-Plated Brass	Black, Red	0000000	00000

Test Lead Clips


Style A	Style B	Style C	Style D	Style E

Style F	Style G	Style H	Style J	Style K

Style L	Style M	Style N	Style P	Style Q

Style R	Style S	Style T	Style U

Spring-loaded clips create a secure temporary electrical connection for hands-free testing.

Alligator Jaw


Style A	Style B	Style C	Style D	Style E

Style F	Style G	Style H	Style J	Style K

304 Stainless Steel Clip—304 stainless steel clips are corrosion resistant.

Copper Clip—Copper and silver clips conduct electricity better than 304 stainless steel clips.

Toothed Clip—Toothed clips have a stronger grip but make less overall contact than toothless clips.

Test Lead Clips																Test Lead Clip Sleeves
													Each
Style	Wire Connection	Clip Material	Insulation Style	Jack Connection Size, mm	Jaw Opening	Clip Type	Current, amp	Lg.	Spring Material	Screw Material	Color		1-49	50-199	200-Up		Each
A	Crimp On, Solder	Copper	Noninsulated	—	5/16"	Toothed	10	2"	Stainless Steel	—	—	0000000	00000	00000	00000	00000000	00000
B	Standard Banana Jack, Crimp On, Solder	Nickel-Plated Steel	Noninsulated	4	5/16"	Toothed	10	1 31/32"	Zinc-Plated Steel	—	—	0000000	0000	0000	0000	00000000	0000
B	Standard Banana Jack, Crimp On, Solder	304 Stainless Steel	Noninsulated	4	5/16"	Toothed	10	1 31/32"	Stainless Steel	—	—	0000000	0000	0000	0000	00000000	0000
B	Standard Banana Jack, Crimp On, Solder	Copper	Noninsulated	4	5/16"	Toothed	10	1 31/32"	Zinc-Plated Steel	—	—	0000000	0000	0000	0000	00000000	0000
C	Standard Banana Jack, Crimp On, Screw On	Nickel-Plated Steel	Barrel Insulated	4	5/16"	Toothed	10	2 11/32"	Zinc-Plated Steel	Zinc-Plated Steel	Black	00000000	0000	0000	0000	———	0
C	Standard Banana Jack, Crimp On, Screw On	Nickel-Plated Steel	Barrel Insulated	4	5/16"	Toothed	10	2 11/32"	Zinc-Plated Steel	Zinc-Plated Steel	Red	00000000	0000	0000	0000	———	0
C	Standard Banana Jack, Crimp On, Screw On	Copper	Barrel Insulated	4	5/16"	Toothed	10	2 11/32"	Zinc-Plated Steel	Zinc-Plated Steel	Black	0000000	0000	0000	0000	———	0
C	Standard Banana Jack, Crimp On, Screw On	Copper	Barrel Insulated	4	5/16"	Toothed	10	2 11/32"	Zinc-Plated Steel	Zinc-Plated Steel	Red	0000000	0000	0000	0000	———	0
D	Standard Banana Jack	304 Stainless Steel	Sleeve	4	1/4"	Toothed	10	2 3/32"	Stainless Steel	—	Black	0000000	0000	0000	0000	———	0
D	Standard Banana Jack	304 Stainless Steel	Sleeve	4	1/4"	Toothed	10	2 3/32"	Stainless Steel	—	Red	0000000	0000	0000	0000	———	0
D	Standard Banana Jack	Copper	Sleeve	4	5/16"	Toothed	10	2 1/4"	Zinc-Plated Steel	—	Black	0000000	0000	0000	0000	———	0
D	Standard Banana Jack	Copper	Sleeve	4	5/16"	Toothed	10	2 1/4"	Zinc-Plated Steel	—	Red	0000000	0000	0000	0000	———	0
D	Standard Banana Jack, Crimp On, Screw On	Nickel-Plated Steel	Sleeve	4	5/16"	Toothed	10	2 1/4"	Zinc-Plated Steel	Zinc-Plated Steel	Black	0000000	0000	0000	0000	———	0
D	Standard Banana Jack, Crimp On, Screw On	Nickel-Plated Steel	Sleeve	4	5/16"	Toothed	10	2 1/4"	Zinc-Plated Steel	Zinc-Plated Steel	Red	0000000	0000	0000	0000	———	0
E	Standard Banana Jack, Crimp On, Screw On	Nickel-Plated Steel	Noninsulated	4	5/16"	Toothed	10	1 31/32"	Zinc-Plated Steel	Zinc-Plated Steel	—	0000000	0000	0000	0000	00000000	0000
E	Standard Banana Jack, Crimp On, Screw On	Copper	Noninsulated	4	5/16"	Toothed	10	1 31/32"	Zinc-Plated Steel	Zinc-Plated Steel	—	0000000	0000	0000	0000	00000000	0000
F	Crimp On, Screw On	Nickel-Plated Steel	Noninsulated	—	5/16"	Toothed	5	1 11/16"	Zinc-Plated Steel	Zinc-Plated Steel	—	0000000	0000	0000	0000	00000000	0000
F	Crimp On, Screw On	Copper	Noninsulated	—	5/16"	Toothed	10	1 11/16"	Zinc-Plated Steel	Zinc-Plated Steel	—	0000000	0000	0000	0000	00000000	0000
G	Probe Jack	Nickel-Plated Steel	Noninsulated	2	5/16"	Toothed	10	1 31/32"	Zinc-Plated Steel	—	—	0000000	0000	0000	0000	00000000	0000
H	Standard Banana Jack, Probe Jack	Nickel-Plated Steel	Molded	2	1/4"	Toothed	10	1 5/8"	Zinc-Plated Steel	—	Black	0000000	0000	0000	0000	———	0
H	Standard Banana Jack, Probe Jack	Nickel-Plated Steel	Molded	2	1/4"	Toothed	10	1 5/8"	Zinc-Plated Steel	—	Red	0000000	0000	0000	0000	———	0
J	Standard Banana Jack	Nickel-Plated Steel	Molded	4	7/16"	Toothed	10	1 29/32"	Zinc-Plated Steel	—	Black	0000000	0000	0000	0000	———	0
J	Standard Banana Jack	Nickel-Plated Steel	Molded	4	7/16"	Toothed	10	1 29/32"	Zinc-Plated Steel	—	Red	0000000	0000	0000	0000	———	0
K	Threaded Receptacle Terminal	Nickel-Plated Steel	Noninsulated	—	5/16"	Toothed	10	2 1/8"	Zinc-Plated Steel	—	—	0000000	0000	0000	0000	00000000	0000

Micro-Alligator Jaw


Style L	Style M	Style N	Style P

Copper Clip—Copper and silver clips conduct electricity better than 304 stainless steel clips.

Toothed Clip—Toothed clips have a stronger grip but make less overall contact than toothless clips.

Test Lead Clips														Test Lead Clip Sleeves
											Each
Style	Wire Connection	Clip Material	Insulation Style	Jack Connection Size, mm	Jaw Opening	Clip Type	Current, amp	Lg.	Spring Material		1-99	100-499	500-Up		Each
L	Crimp On, Solder	Nickel-Plated Steel	Noninsulated	—	3/16"	Toothed	5	1 3/32"	Zinc-Plated Steel	0000000	00000	00000	00000	00000000	00000
L	Crimp On, Solder	Copper	Noninsulated	—	3/16"	Toothed	5	1 3/32"	Zinc-Plated Steel	0000000	0000	0000	0000	00000000	0000
M	Standard Banana Jack, Crimp On, Solder	Nickel-Plated Steel	Noninsulated	4	3/16"	Toothed	5	1 1/4"	Zinc-Plated Steel	0000000	0000	0000	0000	00000000	0000
N	Threaded Receptacle Terminal	Nickel-Plated Steel	Noninsulated	—	3/16"	Toothed	5	1 1/2"	Zinc-Plated Steel	0000000	0000	0000	0000	00000000	0000
P	Crimp On, Solder	Nickel-Plated Steel	Noninsulated	—	0.22"	Toothless	5	1 3/32"	Zinc-Plated Steel	0000000	0000	0000	0000	00000000	0000
P	Crimp On, Solder	Copper	Noninsulated	—	0.22"	Toothless	5	1 3/32"	Zinc-Plated Steel	0000000	0000	0000	0000	00000000	0000
P	Crimp On, Solder	Copper	Noninsulated	—	1/4"	Toothless	5	1 3/32"	Stainless Steel	0000000	0000	0000	0000	00000000	0000

Long-Nose-Alligator Jaw

Style Q

Copper Clip—Copper and silver clips conduct electricity better than 304 stainless steel clips.

Toothed Clip—Toothed clips have a stronger grip but make less overall contact than toothless clips.

Test Lead Clips														Test Lead Clip Sleeves
											Each
Style	Wire Connection	Clip Material	Insulation Style	Jaw Opening	Clip Type	Current, amp	Lg.	Spring Material	Screw Material		1-49	50-199	200-Up		Each
Q	Crimp On, Screw On	Zinc-Plated Steel	Noninsulated	5/16"	Toothed	5	2 1/8"	Stainless Steel	Zinc-Plated Steel	0000000	00000	00000	00000	00000000	00000
Q	Crimp On, Screw On	Copper	Noninsulated	5/16"	Toothed	10	2 1/8"	Stainless Steel	Zinc-Plated Steel	0000000	0000	0000	0000	00000000	0000

Insulation-Piercing-Alligator Jaw

Style R

Nickel-Plated Silver Clip—Copper and silver clips conduct electricity better than 304 stainless steel clips.

Toothed Clip—Toothed clips have a stronger grip but make less overall contact than toothless clips.

Test Lead Clips												Test Lead Clip Sleeves
Style	Wire Connection	Clip Material	Insulation Style	Jaw Opening	Clip Type	Current, amp	Lg.	Spring Material	Screw Material		Each		Each
R	Crimp On, Screw On	Nickel-Plated Silver	Noninsulated	1"	Toothed	5	2 5/8"	Zinc-Plated Steel	Brass	0000000	00000	00000000	00000

Flat-Alligator Jaw


Style S	Style T	Style U

Flat alligator clips create a more secure connection than clips with standard alligator jaws.

Copper Clip—Copper and silver clips conduct electricity better than 304 stainless steel clips.

Toothed Clip—Toothed clips have a stronger grip but make less overall contact than toothless clips.

Test Lead Clips														Test Lead Clip Sleeves
											Each
Style	Wire Connection	Clip Material	Insulation Style	Jaw Opening	Clip Type	Current, amp	Lg.	Spring Material	Screw Material		1-49	50-199	200-Up		Each
S	Crimp On, Screw On	Zinc-Plated Steel	Noninsulated	5/16"	Toothed	5	1 17/32"	Zinc-Plated Steel	Zinc-Plated Steel	0000000	00000	00000	00000	00000000	00000
S	Crimp On, Screw On	Copper	Noninsulated	5/16"	Toothed	10	1 17/32"	Zinc-Plated Steel	Zinc-Plated Steel	0000000	0000	0000	0000	00000000	0000
T	Crimp On, Screw On	Zinc-Plated Steel	Noninsulated	7/16"	Toothed	10	2"	Stainless Steel	Zinc-Plated Steel	00000000	0000	0000	0000	00000000	0000
U	Crimp On, Screw On	Zinc-Plated Steel	Noninsulated	1/2"	Toothed	10	2"	Zinc-Plated Steel	Zinc-Plated Steel	0000000	0000	0000	0000	00000000	0000

High-Current Test Lead Clips


Style A	Style B	Style C	Style D

Style E	Style F	Style G	Style H

Style J	Style K	Style L	Style M

Style N	Style P

Test equipment that draws more than 10 amps of current. These clips are spring loaded to hold tight for hands-free testing.

Alligator Jaw


Style A	Style B

304 Stainless Steel Clip—304 stainless steel clips are corrosion resistant.

Toothed Clip—Toothed clips have a stronger grip but make less overall contact than toothless clips.

Style	Wire Connection	Clip Material	Insulation Style	Jack Connection Size, mm	Jaw Opening	Clip Type	Current, amp	Lg.	Spring Material	Certification	Features	Choose a Color		Each
A	Standard Banana Jack	Nickel-Plated Steel	Molded	4	3/4"	Toothed	30	3 9/32"	Zinc-Plated Steel	UL Listed	—	Black , Blue , Green , Red , White , Yellow	00000000	00000
B	Quick-Disconnect Terminal	304 Stainless Steel	Molded	—	0.63"	Toothed	30	3 5/32"	Steel	—	Quick-Connect Terminal	Black , Green , Red	00000000	0000

Flat-Alligator Jaw


Style C	Style D	Style E	Style F

Style G	Style H	Style J	Style K

Style L	Style M	Style N	Style P

Flat alligator clips create a more secure connection than clips with standard alligator jaws.

304 Stainless Steel Clip—304 stainless steel clips are corrosion resistant.

Copper Clip—Copper and silver clips conduct electricity better than 304 stainless steel clips.

Toothed Clip—Toothed clips have a stronger grip but make less overall contact than toothless clips.

Easy-Squeeze Handles—Clips with easy-squeeze handles need 75% less force to open compared to other clips, yet have the same grip strength. That means you can use them all day without tiring.

Piercing Needle—Clips with a piercing needle cut into the wire's insulation to make contact with the wire while leaving the rest of the insulation intact.

Test Lead Clips																Test Lead Clip Sleeves
													Each
Style	Wire Connection	Clip Material	Insulation Style	Screw Connection Thread Size	Jaw Opening	Clip Type	Current, amp	Lg.	Spring Material	Screw Material	Features		1-49	50-199	200-Up		Each
C	Crimp On, Screw On	Zinc-Plated Steel	Noninsulated	6-32	5/8"	Toothed	20	2 7/16"	Zinc-Plated Steel	Zinc-Plated Steel	—	0000000	00000	00000	00000	00000000	00000
C	Crimp On, Screw On	304 Stainless Steel	Noninsulated	6-32	5/8"	Toothed	20	2 7/16"	Stainless Steel	Stainless Steel	—	00000000	0000	0000	0000	00000000	0000
C	Crimp On, Screw On	Copper	Noninsulated	6-32	5/8"	Toothed	40	2 7/16"	Stainless Steel	Steel	—	0000000	0000	0000	0000	00000000	0000
C	Crimp On, Screw On	Copper	Noninsulated	6-32	5/8"	Toothed	40	2 7/16"	Zinc-Plated Steel	Zinc-Plated Steel	—	0000000	0000	0000	0000	00000000	0000
D	Crimp On, Screw On	Zinc-Plated Steel	Noninsulated	8-32	3/4"	Toothed	40	3"	Stainless Steel	Stainless Steel	—	0000000	0000	0000	0000	00000000	0000
D	Crimp On, Screw On	304 Stainless Steel	Noninsulated	8-32	3/4"	Toothed	40	3"	Stainless Steel	Stainless Steel	—	00000000	0000	0000	0000	00000000	0000
D	Crimp On, Screw On	Copper	Noninsulated	8-32	3/4"	Toothed	75	3"	Stainless Steel	Stainless Steel	—	0000000	0000	0000	0000	00000000	0000
E	Crimp On, Screw On	Zinc-Plated Steel	Noninsulated	8-32	3/4"	Toothed	25	2 27/32"	Zinc-Plated Steel	Zinc-Plated Steel	—	0000000	0000	0000	0000	00000000	0000
F	Crimp On, Screw On	304 Stainless Steel	Noninsulated	10-32	1 1/16"	Toothed	50	4 3/32"	Stainless Steel	Stainless Steel	—	0000000	00000	00000	00000	0000000	0000
G	Solder	Copper	Noninsulated	—	1 1/16"	Toothed	100	4 5/16"	Stainless Steel	—	—	0000000	00000	00000	00000	0000000	0000
H	Crimp On, Screw On	Copper	Noninsulated	6-32	1/2"	Toothed	20	2"	Zinc-Plated Steel	Zinc-Plated Steel	—	0000000	0000	0000	0000	00000000	0000
J	Crimp On, Solder	Copper	Noninsulated	—	1 13/16"	Toothed	300	7 3/4"	Steel	—	—	0000000	00000	00000	00000	00000000	00000
K	Crimp On, Screw On	Copper	Noninsulated	—	1/2"	Toothed	20	2 9/32"	Zinc-Plated Steel	Zinc-Plated Steel	Piercing Needle	00000000	0000	0000	0000	00000000	0000
L	Crimp On, Screw On	Zinc-Plated Steel	Noninsulated	—	1"	Toothed	40	3"	Zinc-Plated Steel	Zinc-Plated Steel	—	00000000	0000	0000	0000	00000000	0000
M	Crimp On, Screw On	Zinc-Plated Steel	Noninsulated	—	1 5/8"	Toothed	100	6"	Zinc-Plated Steel	Zinc-Plated Steel	—	0000000	00000	00000	0000	00000000	0000
M	Crimp On, Screw On	304 Stainless Steel	Noninsulated	—	1 5/8"	Toothed	100	6"	Stainless Steel	Stainless Steel	—	00000000	00000	00000	00000	00000000	0000
M	Crimp On, Screw On	Copper	Noninsulated	—	1 5/8"	Toothed	200	6"	Zinc-Plated Steel	Zinc-Plated Steel	—	0000000	00000	00000	00000	00000000	0000
M	Crimp On, Screw On	Copper	Noninsulated	10-32	1 1/16"	Toothed	100	4 1/2"	Zinc-Plated Steel	Zinc-Plated Steel	—	0000000	00000	00000	00000	0000000	0000
N	Crimp On, Screw On	Zinc-Plated Steel	Noninsulated	10-32	1 1/16"	Toothed	50	4 1/2"	Zinc-Plated Steel	Zinc-Plated Steel	—	0000000	0000	0000	0000	0000000	0000
P	Crimp On, Screw On	Zinc-Plated Steel	Noninsulated	10-32	1 1/16"	Toothed	50	4 1/2"	Zinc-Plated Steel	Zinc-Plated Steel	Easy-Squeeze Handles	00000000	00000	00000	00000	———	0
P	Crimp On, Screw On	Copper	Noninsulated	10-32	1 1/16"	Toothed	100	4 1/2"	Zinc-Plated Steel	Zinc-Plated Steel	Easy-Squeeze Handles	00000000	00000	00000	00000	———	0

Test Lead Sets

Style D

Pairs of red and black test leads are ready to connect to a multimeter or other electrical test equipment.

The connection end is a 4 mm banana plug, which is the standard for connecting to a multimeter.

Style D—Style D come with alligator clips that screw onto the tips for two testing options with one test lead set.

Style	Test End	Connection End	AC Voltage, V AC	DC Voltage, V DC	Current, amp	Electrical Safety Rating	No. of Cords	Cord Lg.	Color	Test End Material		Pair
D	Threaded Needle Tip with Alligator Clip	Sheathed Standard Banana Plug	1,000	1,000	20	CAT II, 300V	2	44"	Black, Red	Stainless Steel	0000000	000000

Fluke Test Lead Sets


Model Number TL26A	Model Number TL28A

Connect to Fluke multimeters with a set of red and black test leads.

The connection end is a 4 mm banana plug, which is the standard for connecting to a multimeter.

Mfr. Model No.	For Fluke Model No.	Test End	Connection End	AC Voltage, V AC	DC Voltage, V DC	Current, amp	Electrical Safety Rating	Certification	No. of Cords	Cord Lg.	Color	Test End Material		Pair
TL26A	83V, 87V, 88V/A, 107, 179, 287, 289	Serrated Alligator Clip	Sheathed Standard Banana Plug	30	30	8	—	CSA Certified, CSA-US Certified	2	60"	Black, Red	Nickel-Plated Copper	00000000	000000
TL28A	88V/A, 107, 175, 177, 179, 287, 289	Serrated Alligator Clip	Sheathed Standard Banana Plug	30	30	10	CAT I, 30V	CSA Certified, CSA-US Certified	2	60"	Black, Red	Copper	00000000	00000