Tip-Clip Review for Electricians: Is This Test Probe Holder Worth It?

Tip-Clip Review for Electricians: Is This Test Probe Holder Worth It?

Disclosure: I know the maker personally and bought my own Tip-Clip for about £16.99. This was not a free sample.

Tip-Clip is a small holder for keeping test probes and clips together instead of loose in a pocket, on a table or somewhere in the bottom of the tester bag. I’ve used one for at least six months with my Megger X1. Short version: I like it, and I’d buy it again. But it works best once you find the right place for it and get into the habit of using it.

What is Tip-Clip?

It’s a compact holder for keeping probe tips together. The maker says the standard version holds up to five standard 4 mm probe tips and is designed for most 4 mm probes. That is the maker’s specification; my review is based on my own Megger X1 setup.

The idea is simple: when you’re not using a probe or crocodile clip, it has a home. You’re not stuffing it in a pocket or leaving it on the nearest surface and hoping you remember it later.

Six months using it with a Megger X1

I mainly attach mine to the X1’s neck strap. Hanging it off the meter is annoying for me. The holder has a few attachment points, so it’s worth trying a couple of positions and settling on one that stays accessible without getting in the way.

I carry a mix of probes and crocodile clips. For some ring-main work I want two dedicated crocs, so I go back to the bag and swap in the pair I need. Tip-Clip keeps the everyday combination together, but it doesn’t remove the need to choose the right accessories for the job.

That’s where I notice the benefit. I’m not messing about with pockets, and I’m less likely to leave a probe on a random table or lose track of it. It keeps the small bits of the kit tidy and close at hand. It’s not a big time-saving gadget; it takes away a small, repeated annoyance.

The learning curve and the build

The awkward part at first wasn’t a fault with the holder. I simply kept forgetting to use it and falling back into my old routine. Once it became part of my rhythm, the system made sense. If you’ve got a tidy setup already, think of it like a Wera screwdriver pouch: the point is giving each bit of kit a place.

After six months, mine still feels solid. I like the texture and it feels well built. That’s my experience with one unit, not a durability test across every lead or working condition.

Who is it for?

I’d recommend it to electricians who like keeping their kit organised and want probes or clips where they can find them. If you’re the sort who throws tools wherever and doesn’t put things back, a holder won’t magically change that habit. You need to pick a useful attachment point and remember to return the probes to it.

It’s also worth thinking about your usual loadout. The standard holder is described as having five positions, and I sometimes swap in a pair of crocodile clips for a particular job. If you regularly carry more accessories than it holds, check the available configuration or be prepared to swap your setup.

Is Tip-Clip worth the price?

I paid about £16.99 and would buy it again. When I checked on 16 October 2026, the product page showed £20.39 including VAT (£16.99 excluding VAT) and marked the item sold out, so check the current price and availability before ordering: Tip-Clip product page.

My verdict: it’s a simple, well-made organiser that solves a real little problem for me. It helps keep probes and clips together, cuts down on the faff, and makes it less likely I’ll leave something behind. It isn’t essential for every electrician, and it won’t sort out a chaotic tool bag. But if you like an organised setup and can find a comfortable place to attach it, I think it’s worth a look.