Looking to make your own test leads, then consider the RS PRO 4 mm male right angled banana plug. This connector plug is the ideal solution for making test leads to your specification. Upon inspection, the banana plug offers fully shrouded high-grade plastic, centre contact made from nickel-plated brass and a bulbous split contact with insulating tip. It accepts test lead cables with a 4 mm dia.
Why would you need banana plugs?
There are many variations of banana plug connectors so it’s important to have a variety of cable leads of various lengths especially if you frequently use multi-meters, voltage meters, or oscilloscopes. They are useful for servicing connector plugs that are damaged or have become faulty.
How do you make a banana plug test lead?
Terminating the plug connector is very straight forward, the centre contact has an aperture for the cable wire to be soldered. Once soldered assemble all the plug elements back together now your test lead is ready for use.
