Fluke TP81 Insulation Piercing Clip Set
Fluke TP81 Insulation Piercing Clip Set is rated out of 5 by 4.
Key features
- Banana jack accepts all DMM and banana jack leads
- Non-rotating banana jack prevents leads from tangling, allowing you to tighten/loosen clamp while still connected to the test lead
- For use with test leads with 4 mm banana plugs
- Tested to 60 V DC
Product overview: Fluke TP81 Insulation Piercing Clip Set
Stainless steel probe pierces insulation on 14, 16 and 18 gauge wire. You control needle depth to minimize insulation damage. Essential for use under hood or under dash. Use it on fuel injectors or sensors while providing complete insulation to grounding due to design. The Fluke TP81 connects to banana jack leads (such as Fluke’s TL224).
Models: Fluke TP81 Insulation Piercing Clip Set
Fluke TP81
Rated 5 out of 5 by SparkyKC from Perfect for road tests. Although some have shown distaste for puncturing conductor insulation that is easily rectified with a dab of clear nail polish. Having used these for many years on industrial lift trucks I have found no other piercing probe that match the function or durability of these.
Date published: 2019-05-18
Rated 5 out of 5 by Jahn Deaux from they have their place The previous reviewer is knocking the methodology not the tool. While i agree it is not a good idea to pierce insulation, i also recognize the rare necessity of needing to do it. That said, other than limited reach in tight spots, I personally prefer these to most other offerings.
I am in the automotive field, and on rare occasions it is not feasible to capture a high speed glitch in garage conditions at idle. Sometimes i have to drive the vehicle in order to catch issues on my mobile oscilloscope, and that requires a rock solid connection. These will do it.After removing them, and proving your repair there are chemicals such as liquid tape that can seal the breach. Generally i back probe or alligator clip, in a perfect world that would suffice, but in a perfect world nothing would break down eliminating the need for my profession.
Date published: 2018-12-25
Rated 1 out of 5 by Fieldservice1 from To puncture a conductor is a bad move After being in the profession for over two decades if you are faced with having to puncture a conductor. I would ask you to leave the jobsite or the shop as you are doing something wrong and I have found many other professionals feel the same way.
Date published: 2013-07-25