The Curien Round Pin Terminal Connector Set is gold plated and has both male and female pins to directly connect to specific pins or fit into female pin slots on any round connector. The male and female sizes are 1.5mm, 2.0mm, 2.5mm, 3.5mm, and 4.0mm. The set also includes a female spade slot adapter to fit male spade connectors and a 3" flexible extender to allow users to connect to pins in deep connectors.
The Curien Back Probe Lead Set, No. BPLS101, is ideal for back probing and getting readings on sensors, connectors, and other sensitive and hard-to-reach areas. The set includes a 10' green 18-gauge copper lead with an alligator clip and gold plated 4mm banana jack, and six 2" steel T-pins. The 10' cable allows for Curien's N2 to be placed strategically for optimal safety while going for test rides or other functional testing.
The Back Probe Lead Set saves time because it’s one component – an alligator clip lead. It’s not two (or more) separate components that, when assembled, become an alligator clip lead. When compared to the latter, readings are more accurate too.
The Round Pin Terminal Set saves time when it’s necessary to probe connectors or components carefully and accurately. These can replace several test leads, which can deliver unreliable meter readings over time.
The Round Pin Terminal Set is probably the last set of round test terminals you’ll buy.
It took a few moments to figure out how to use the components found in the Round Pin Terminal Set, but no time at all to use the lead.
The Back Probe Lead Set came in non-reusable packaging (which wasn’t necessary for future use anyway). The Round Pin Terminal Set came boxed with little packaging waste, has identifiable spaces for all components, and fits neatly in a toolbox.
The Back Probe Lead Set is longer than most leads, so a technician has more mobility when testing electrical circuits. The Round Pin Terminal Set is gold-plated solid brass, so they’re sturdy, very electrically conductive, and non-tarnishing (which can affect the meter readings).
The Back Probe Lead Set could be improved by crimping the alligator clip to the wire insulation, thereby relieving any strain on the wire conductor (and extending the life of the lead). The Round Pin Terminal Set can be improved with the inclusion of more “spade” type terminal test components of various sizes. The one that is included is too large for many of today’s applications. I’d also suggest insulating the outsides of the female terminals.
I used the Round Pin Terminal Set to perform conductivity tests on a wiring harness while using the Back Probe Lead Set as one of my meter leads during the test.
The Round Pin Terminal Set I’d rate at an eight and the Back Probe Lead Set a nine. Both products are above average quality, but both have some room for improvement.
