Chinese 10 Amp test leads? Really?

Just because a product is listed as having a particular rating, it ain't necessary so...

[@electronicsoldandnew]

It only works to rated spec when used with a chinese power supply rated for 10A 😊

[@BjornV78]

Minus the zero then 😂

[@TheDefpom]

I think you nailed it.

[@friedmule5403]

lol! Best and most true comment! :-)

[@IanScottJohnston]

Thats Chinese "indicator smoke" which just lets you know you have successfully reached the max rating of the wire and thats there's nothing to worry about.

[@poormanselectronicsbench2021]

Ya, there's no hope for that gauge wire to pass 10 amps without it becoming a heating element and quickly melting. I have an assortment of these as well, and I have found that the wire to clip connection was made by just stripping about 1/8th (or 3mm) of insulation off, folding the exposed copper strands back onto the insulation, and then crimping the alligator crimp onto it, so, the elastic properties of the insulation further weaken the connection. I've just been going through them as I use a quantity of them, and uncrimping, stripping new bare wire, and soldering the wire to the clip (there's usually a small hole pas the crimp to do this with), adding some heat shrink for strain relief, and being VERY mindful to not pass more than a few amps of current into them for a short period. The good news is, they make a great fusible link if you need to keep what you are working on from getting damaged.

[@normandomarcolongo7438]

Poor PS... Now you have to clean it!

[@SoddingaboutSi]

Yes. Took ages.

[@turboslag]

No, you must have misunderstood the description, they are 10 amp flexible fuses with rupture indicator! I bought some silicone insulated, 10 amp rated jumper cables with various connector combo's, like banana to croc etc. First thing I did was load test them, and they were actually ok, becoming just discernably warm after about 30 mins on test. Probably just lucky though!

[@MichaelBeeny]

I think we have all purchased from this store. Mostly crimped on the plastic. Aluminium wire, resistance about 2/3 ohms. I bet they sell millions of them to us gullible people. But we NEVER learn do we.

[@SoddingaboutSi]

Once soldered to the Croc clips their fine for an Amp or so. Had to makeva point though.

[@MichaelBeeny]

@@SoddingaboutSi I've replaced all mine with some "proper" ones from Farnell. Chalk & cheese.

[@chillidogkev]

'10 amp' is probably the brand name as opposed to a statement of the current carrying capacity of the lead, you know how the Chinese marketing machine works! 🤣🤣🤣

[@TonyAlbus]

The Clip itself maybe...not the wire.. and sometimes the crimp them, so after you put 2 Amps the crock just falls off. Quite some smoke Simon, hope you did not demage the PSU itself.

[@TheDefpom]

Lol, I’ve got some of them, always divide the rating by 10, so 1 amp… one of my leads had the croc clip fall off, I only used them for light duty hook ups, good demo though !

[@SoddingaboutSi]

Yes Scott. 1 Amp is about safe!

[@MreViewer]

I bought a bunch of these a couple of years ago, the cable measured 4 ohms! reused the crocs on some proper cable - sorted

[@marka1986]

Last clip leads I got just had a few micro strands of wire in some thicker insulation. Ended up replacing the wire and soldering on the ends.

[@IanScottJohnston]

I have loads of them.......just checked......ranging anywhere between 1 and 4 ohms....LOL!

[@Codeeze]

Sssssssmokin'! - Did they have them in Hackers? 🤪

[@oldblokeh]

Standard Roberts issue, I thought.😆

[@SoddingaboutSi]

Well said!

[@DrFrank-xj9bc]

😂🤣😂🤣😂. .. very cool analysis : "seems to be smoking a little bit.."

[@davidv1289]

I haven't had such a good laugh in a long while! Thank you. Simon! Have you been able to clear the smell from your shop yet?

[@SoddingaboutSi]

Funny you should say that. It was totally clear this evening.

[@jaycee1980]

I got a serious John Ward vibe from this :)

[@PurityVendetta]

10 Amps CE approved. CE = Chinese Export 😂 I admit I have lots of these and you're absolutely right, they work fine for how much they cost, after you've been through them and soldered up all the crock clips. You did make me laugh though 😂

[@driverfilmsshortwavechannel]

Burnt resistors.. now its burnt test leads!

[@Andrewausfa]

Superb. I suspect Amazon etc get around the implications of being the responsible seller by being only a conduit for the sale. Don't know.

[@allthegearnoidea6752]

I once had some of those leads where they had soldered the clips! I’m surprised you didn’t set the smoke alarm off.

[@SoddingaboutSi]

Smoke alarm? Chucked it out. Every time I powered up a Hacker it went off.

[@driverfilmsshortwavechannel]

@@SoddingaboutSi You won't get that with a Roberts radio!

[@monteceitomoocher]

Hope the smoke plume cleaned off the farnell ok!, clearly there was meant to be five noughts behind the number ten!, Chinese misprint..

[@glenz1975]

I think one needs to remove the "0" in the current handling range specfication! Did that lead smoke up good and hope it didn't cause any smoke damage to the front of the power supply.

[@SoddingaboutSi]

Needed a bit of a scrub but it's fine.

[@stevepembs]

It’s rated 10 ants as in it will break under the weight of 10 ants. Something must have got lost in translation.

[@SoddingaboutSi]

Haha, yes just about do that!

[@andrewbancroft6174]

No no no you're measuring them wrong! Its 10A for ALL of them.

[@SoddingaboutSi]

That might me the getout clause.

[@wa4aos]

Well 10 amps for 20 nanoseconds. You know, THEY always exaggerate specifications. They claim THEY all have 12" wankers but the condoms they order from the US are what we call XXXX-small or about 1.25 inches. Just saying

[@helioshaul3924]

10 Amps for 1 milisecond what more do you want, you got free smoke and flames.

[@4444panther]

I'd be weary of that lead it may turn into a fuse lol

[@hrxy1]

where have you been?

[@SoddingaboutSi]

Looking for inspiration...

[@hrxy1]

@@SoddingaboutSi I recommend Eric dubay, 200 proofs. then tell me what you think? but have the temerity to view it all before any conclusions or dismissals

[@MichaelBeeny]

@@SoddingaboutSi Funny really, at night I can think of 100s of videos to make, then I wake up in the morning, have my cut of tea and think...narrr, can't be bothered!

[@SoddingaboutSi]

@@MichaelBeeny Yep. Sad isn't it?

[@mre3820]

Handy way to start a fire of course 😂

[@Theoobovril]

That was fun, Simon...

[@BjornV78]

If you buy these from a local electronics supplier, the copper gauge is a little bit thicker, but those thicker ones can only handle 1,5A before they start getting very hot. So the chinese suppliers are a little bit optimistic with there ratings :-) The good thing is, you can use them to ignite the BBQ from a distance 😂

[@danishnative9555]

A little bit optimistic you think? That's a little like trying to find a Chinese made pair of shoes to fit American feet.

[@BjornV78]

@@danishnative9555 😂

[@MaxKoschuh]

HAHAHAHAHAHA!!! fire everywhere and you are still cool

[@danishnative9555]

Lol. Steel crimped clips and #24AWG wire.

[@SoddingaboutSi]

Any wonder?

[@amandaholdon2643]

Oh is that a fault with the wire?

[@SoddingaboutSi]

No, their just badly over rated. Max current in the region of 1 Amp.

[@felixcat4346]

Use 2 and connect them with a 50 ohm 5 watt resistor. Let's be fair here and give these leads a fighting opportunity 💪.

[@SoddingaboutSi]

I was fair. I tried them at 10Amps

[@peterc2150]

Avoid Chinese electronics, the result is always disappointment. Is the Farnell PSU a new addition to the workshop?

[@SoddingaboutSi]

Yes Peter bought it from a friend. Problem is, it's half the size on my bloody bench !

[@peterc2150]

Glad it's gone to a nice home!

[@Northern-Rambler]

10mA maybe?

[@SoddingaboutSi]

More like it!

[@nofider1]

Chinglish for 10w lamp..... :-)

[@deepak8811-]

for that 2 quid you spent on this" Cheap Chinese" cable test you will have to spend another 10 quid to get the fascia of your power supply cleaned or replaced to get the black burnt "test report off it",

[@SoddingaboutSi]

No. 2 mins and its clean.

[@deepak8811-]

@@SoddingaboutSi Glad to know it's ok,

[@Petertronic]

Nice test, I bet it stank!

[@SoddingaboutSi]

I sure did. Thanks

[@polkiju7]

Good god!!!!

[@moodyga40]

10 amps 😭😊🤪

[@SoddingaboutSi]

10mA would be closer.

[@moodyga40]

@@SoddingaboutSi 0.000001 amp more likely

[@GeorgeChristofi]

Fire!!!

[@hoobsgroove]

10mA 😂

[@lasvisi]

Omg

[@christopherhutchinson8043]

🤣

[@rrb6544]

HAHAHA funny video on crap chinese materials... I hate those fraud components