Probemaster DMM Leads - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / testgear

author: raptor1956
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: September 01, 2016, 04:14:35 am
content: I've been thinking about getting a new set of meter leads for some old Fluke meters I have and I've heard great things about Probemaster leads. So, I go to there website to check them out and they have a page listing the various 8000 series leads and you can further drill down on a selection of just the leads, lead test kits and test leads master kits. So I click on the test leads master kits and that brings me to another page the has an image of the items you get but there's also 3 pull down menus for: chose a model, length, and quantity and this is where I run into a wall.If I click on the 'chose a model' pull down there's a list of 9 different options but no description as to what they are. And, if you select one you do not see the picture change so you have no idea what the difference is between 8026SK, 8028SK or any of the other ones. When you select a different length the price changes but I see no change in either price of picture to tell me anything about what the different options are for the 'chose the model' pull down.So, unless there's some listing which makes sense of this someplace I guess I'm forced to call them or abandon my interest -- odd marketing approach.Brian

author: Spike101
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: September 01, 2016, 05:15:41 am
content: On this page, if you scroll down a little there is a table with pictures of the different connector types..http://probemaster.com/8000-series-test-lead-master-kits/#ProductDescription

author: nanofrog
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 01, 2016, 12:59:53 pm
content: FWIW, I find the9000series stuff better for electronics use, as you can change the connector ends without having the weight of the entire probe body of the 8000 series pulling it off of the connection (I've both, and you'd be surprised how big a deal this can be IME). The 9000 series is more cost effective as well due to the more extensiveness of the sets offered.For example, you might want to take a look at the9104 Deluxe Electronics Kit(scroll down, and you'll see the differences in the DMM connectors). They even offer free shipping (3 - 5 days); paid shipping if you want a specific carrier or faster delivery time (prices are reasonable as well).BTW, if you need SMT/SMD probes, theirSpring Loaded Setsare better than Fluke/Pomona's offerings.

author: raptor1956
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: September 01, 2016, 07:49:49 pm
content: Quote from: Spike101 on September 01, 2016, 05:15:41 amAhh, OK, I think I got it now.They could use some help with there website to reduce confusion -- judging by other comments I've heard this is not uncommon for them.Brian

author: bitseeker
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 01, 2016, 11:00:56 pm
content: Yes, their site is confusing, but their probes are great. Makes you wonder how many opportunities they lose due to customer confusion.

author: raptor1956
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: September 04, 2016, 02:04:12 am
content: OK, I ordered the Probe Master 8043S DMM Test Leads kit and should have it early next week.I've been going through all my test leads and hookup cables and recording the resistance of them (4-wire) and one of my Fluke meter lead sets that's about 25 years old is acting up. That is, as I was checking the resistance of them the value was jumping all over the place as I twisted the banana barrel. Only one of the four connectors was giving a clean constant resistance as the banana barrel was rotated. I looked them over but could not see anything obvious so after testing again to confirm I wound up cutting the connectors off so I would not use the cables again. The wire is fine and I may buy some banana jack to attach to them, but the original 25 year old connectors are done for.So, the Probemaster leads are now more of a necessity than just a few days ago.Brian

author: bitseeker
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 04, 2016, 05:05:48 am
content: Although you already cut the plugs off, you might try some contact cleaner to see if it was just 25 years of oxidation.

author: eKretz
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: September 04, 2016, 05:40:51 am
content: Yep, DeOxit probably would have fixed that.

author: raptor1956
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: September 04, 2016, 06:41:55 am
content: I've tried contact cleaners in the past and while often help my experience is they don't work for long. I've not used or even heard of DeOxit before -- what is the active chemicals/ingredients?Brian