Mars 10-Pack Test Leads M86070

The Mars M86070 is a 10-pack of test leads for use with multimeters and electrical diagnostic instruments in HVAC, refrigeration, and general service work.

Test leads are consumable items. The wire flexes at the strain relief with every use, insulation abrades against sheet metal edges and equipment cabinets, probe tips bend and dull, and connectors loosen. A lead with a broken conductor inside intact insulation is particularly troublesome because it produces intermittent or absent readings that a technician may attribute to the circuit rather than the instrument, sending diagnosis in the wrong direction entirely.

Buying leads in a multi-pack addresses the practical reality that leads fail regularly and a technician without working leads cannot diagnose anything. Stocking spares in each service vehicle prevents a failed lead from ending a diagnostic visit.

Accurate readings depend on lead integrity. A high resistance connection within a damaged lead introduces error into voltage readings, produces false open circuit indications on continuity checks, and can cause a technician to condemn a good component or clear a faulty one.

Applications include voltage and continuity testing in HVAC and refrigeration equipment, control circuit diagnostics, motor and capacitor testing, electrical troubleshooting, appliance service, and automotive work.

Verify the lead voltage and category rating matches the instrument and the circuits being tested. Category ratings define the transient withstand appropriate to different points in an electrical system, and using underrated leads on higher energy circuits presents a genuine hazard. Inspect leads for insulation damage and continuity before each use.

Brand

Mars

SKU

M86070

Category

Electrical Test Equipment

Weight

0.4 lbs

Dimensions

8.50" x 4.00" x 1.20"

Price

$24.00

Availability

In stock (3 available)

Rating

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