[ARC5] Alligator clip leads

[Dennis Monticelli]

Dave,

That slippery boot is my biggest bugaboo.  The darn plastic only handles
correctly within a narrow temp range.

Dennis AE6C

On Sun, Nov 28, 2021 at 2:33 AM David Stinson <arc5 at ix.netcom.com> wrote:

> I have trouble not only with the wire, but with the
> Chinese junk plastic boots over the clips.
> Like all Chinese plastic, it's a "cheat" made without
> certain expensive additives which stabilize it.
> That's why the plastic China crap from WallyWorld
> lasts about six weeks if you're careful.
> The plastic boot, when warm, is "slippery," making
> the clip rotate when you try to open it, so the
> jaws turn sideways and close.  Frustrating.  When
> the weather turns cold, the boots get hard and
> difficult to open.  I'll sure try the ones you mention
> and thanks.
> Dave S.
>
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