Penetrator Tungsten Tip & Extender - Power Probe

The Power Probe PHPT1 Penetrator Tungsten Tip & Extender offers professional automotive and industrial technicians precise, non-invasive electrical access to complex circuits. Engineered to maintain wire integrity, this tool facilitates accurate measurements on modern vehicle and machinery systems, minimizing the need for extensive harness disassembly.

Key Features

• Durable Tungsten Penetrator Tip: A hardened, wear-resistant tungsten point ensures consistent, clean piercing across common wire gauges, effectively penetrating corrosion, oxidation, rust, paint, and plastic coatings for stable electrical readings and extended service life.
• Extended Reach Design: The added length allows technicians to access deeply routed or buried harnesses within dashboards, confined engine compartments, fuse/relay boxes, and industrial control cabinets, where standard test leads often fall short.
• Controlled Insulation Piercing: Engineered tip geometry promotes minimal effort penetration and limited damage to insulation, withdrawing cleanly to help preserve wire integrity on critical sensor, CAN, LIN, and other low-voltage signal circuits.
• Optimized Power Probe Integration: Seamlessly integrates with compatible power probe electrical modulation penetrator setups and diagnostic tools, enhancing capabilities for voltage, ground, continuity, and signal testing with DMMs, scopes, and meters.
• Professional-Grade Construction: Built to withstand daily diagnostic use in demanding automotive, industrial, and fleet service environments, resisting bending and rapid tip wear.

Applications

This tool is well-suited for electrical diagnostics on complex systems such as engine management, emissions controls, ABS, airbags, lighting, and body control modules, particularly where back-probing is challenging or impractical. It proves invaluable for tracing intermittent faults, verifying power and ground connections, and monitoring signals on modern CAN-based networks in passenger cars, light trucks, and heavy-duty trucks. Additionally, it supports industrial maintenance and fleet service tasks requiring wiring checks within panels, control boxes, and intricate harness runs.

Specifications

• Model: Power Probe PHPT1
• Weight: 1 lb
• Dimensions: 9" x 4" x 1"
• Tip Material: Tungsten