Pintek DP-25 Differential Probe on offer from Rapid (UK) - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / testgear

author: ralphrmartin
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: June 12, 2016, 06:10:42 am
content: For those of you in the UK, Rapid have this on offer for £89 until stocks run out - a little over 1/2 their usual price. I just bought myself 2.http://www.rapidonline.com/pintek-dp-25-25mhz-1000v-differential-probe-85-2241

author: nctnico
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: June 12, 2016, 10:09:49 am
content: Great! I got one too! Even though shipping isn't cheap it is a great deal. Only two more left...

author: tggzzz
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: June 12, 2016, 10:24:28 am
content: Quote from: nctnico on June 12, 2016, 10:09:49 amWhat do you see if you put another one in your basket; how many does it say are left?

author: CustomEngineerer
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: June 12, 2016, 10:48:05 am
content: I also just bought one and when I did it showed 3 left before I completed my purchase. So possibly only 1 left in stock.

author: CustomEngineerer
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: June 12, 2016, 10:54:37 am
content: I just tried adding another to the cart and it still shows 3 available. So either their number available won't update until Monday, or maybe not even until they ship. Its possible they are already out, I wonder if the one I ordered may end up being back ordered (2 for ralphmartin & 1 for nctnico). Not a big deal, as long as I get it at that price Ill be happy. Though, kind of frustrating, took me 45 minutes to complete my order because my first attempt my bank locked my credit card and their fraud prevention department called the wrong number for me. I ended up trying a different card which also got locked, but they actually called the correct number for me and so was able to get the lock removed and complete the order.Edit: rapidonline shows "Despatched same day", so maybe the inventory will update today.

author: Monkeh
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: June 12, 2016, 10:56:18 am
content: Quote from: CustomEngineerer on June 12, 2016, 10:54:37 am"An international purchase? In this day and age?! LOCK THE CARD!!!"I hate banks.

author: CustomEngineerer
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: June 12, 2016, 10:58:41 am
content: Quote from: Monkeh on June 12, 2016, 10:56:18 amAgreed, but at least I can understand that. Ever since they've given me the chip cards, they seem to lock my account once or twice a month. Usually when I've tried to use my card within 5 miles of my home, on a purchase less than $50. Twice it has been for less than $10. Freaking ridiculous.

author: CustomEngineerer
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: June 12, 2016, 11:00:02 am
content: @ralphmartin, Thanks for the heads up.

author: nctnico
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: June 12, 2016, 11:24:21 am
content: Quote from: CustomEngineerer on June 12, 2016, 10:54:37 amHmm that doesn't look promising...

author: tggzzz
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: June 12, 2016, 12:49:44 pm
content: Quote from: nctnico on June 12, 2016, 11:24:21 amI asked my question for a reason, unfortunately.The email from rapid says "This is confirmation that we have received your order. If any problems arise while your order is being processed, we will contact you." Thatdoesn'tsay they have accepted the order! At this point a lawyer would probably start muttering about "an invitation to treat" and when a contract, if any, comes into force.

author: jpb
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: June 12, 2016, 03:54:01 pm
content: It sounds as if I'm a bit late on this offer anyway.But I'm curious as to whether or not I need such a probe. I guess the application is power supplies but my scope input is already 400Vpk CAT I so I should be able to probe even normal mains?It would be nice to protect my scope (in case I accidentally left the channel on 50 ohms which can only take 5Vrms). I tend to stick to linear supplies for low noise and I don't like probing the mains end anyway, but I do love a bargain!

author: saturation
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: June 12, 2016, 04:07:39 pm
content: That's the best price I've ever seen anywhere in the world for this new probe in over 16 years. That the lowest used price, typically. Enjoy, I have one of those, its does what it should and its reliable.

author: nctnico
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: June 12, 2016, 04:11:03 pm
content: Quote from: jpb on June 12, 2016, 03:54:01 pmI already have one of these probes and I use it primarily for floating measurements (like between the gate and source on the upper MOSFET in a half bridge) and not so much on mains but it is totally suitable to measure SAFELY in the mains side of a power supply or any mains powered circuit. When using an oscilloscope directly your measuring abilities will be limited because both the device (DUT) and oscilloscope are grounded or at least earth referenced. Don't ever think about floating your scope!

author: H.O
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: June 12, 2016, 05:28:20 pm
content: QuoteYeah, for some reason my "I want one nerve" started to itch like crazy even though I already have a DP65-pro. I'll go watch some TV, hopefully they're sold out :-)

author: jpb
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: June 12, 2016, 06:18:15 pm
content: Those impulse buyers among us are now safe - they're out of stock!I tried adding it to the basket and just got stock status as "Product discontinued" which I guess means they are all gone.That was a narrow escape for me, I don't really need one but couldn't resist a bargain!

author: nctnico
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: June 13, 2016, 12:23:53 pm
content: My one just got shipped

author: tggzzz
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: June 13, 2016, 01:48:20 pm
content: Quote from: nctnico on June 13, 2016, 12:23:53 pmI've received a similar email. :0After dealing with Avnet (a day after the emailed order confirmation of a 3 week delay, theirwebsitesaid there was a 4monthdelay), I'm sensitive on this topic!

author: ralphrmartin
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: June 13, 2016, 07:12:50 pm
content: Quote from: nctnico on June 13, 2016, 12:23:53 pmThat's worrying. My order is showing as Not Yet Despatched.I hope I havent shot myself in the foot by giving you guys the heads up!

author: nctnico
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: June 13, 2016, 07:44:35 pm
content: Last in first served!

author: rolycat
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: June 13, 2016, 08:04:35 pm
content: Quote from: ralphrmartin on June 13, 2016, 07:12:50 pmI hope not, too - but it's not looking good.I also ordered a DP-25 thanks to your mail, along with a few other components. The components were shipped today, but the DP-25 is recorded as "Not Yet Despatched".I rang Rapid and their help desk guy stated that for some mysterious reason they had seven orders for the probe yesterday before their stock keeping system could update the website, but it has now been discontinued and they won't be getting any more. He offered to put me through to a salesperson to discuss "alternative options". I politely declined and he said he would arrange a refund.

author: tggzzz
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: June 13, 2016, 08:13:56 pm
content: Quote from: rolycat on June 13, 2016, 08:04:35 pmI don't think it is at all mysterious that they got seven (or more) orders yesterday; we're to blame.I don't think it is mysterious why updating isn't instantaneous; look at the RBMS and web-frontend and examine the ACID consistency settings.QuoteI would have taken the offer to see how far the salesperson could budge and what they could offer. I wouldn't expect a good outcome, of course, butsomethingmight have happened.

author: rolycat
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: June 13, 2016, 08:47:29 pm
content: Quote from: tggzzz on June 13, 2016, 08:13:56 pmI sometimes forget that sarcasm isn't always obvious on the forumQuoteTo be honest I don't have an immediate need for the probe, and I may see a great deal on eBay/wherever.

author: CustomEngineerer
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: June 13, 2016, 11:16:34 pm
content: I still haven't received and email saying my has been shipped, just the one stating they received my order. Looks like no happy for me.Edit: My guess is my bank screwed me again. When I first tried (this is with the second card) to make the purchase my card was declined, I spoke to their fraud prevention department immediately, they unlocked the card and said they would allow the transaction to go through. I placed the order and this time card was not declined. 12 hours later I received an email from their fraud prevention department asking if it was me that had placed the same order they had contacted me about 12 hours earlier. My guess is this was when rapidonline probably were going to ship my probe, card declined at that point, so they moved on to the next person. Stupid banks.

author: thefamilyman
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: June 14, 2016, 01:44:49 am
content: Quote from: jpb on June 12, 2016, 03:54:01 pmI have this probe myself.I use it for tuning and troubleshooting AVRs in generators using a handheld scope.The over range led flickers slightly on 400V L-L but the wave isn't distorted.

author: ralphrmartin
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: June 14, 2016, 09:58:40 am
content: Well, this has really ended in tears. Rapid have totally screwed up. They saidI have looked into this further for you, and it appears that we do not have the stock to complete your order. Please accept my sincere apologies for this, it appears the remaining stock has been bought either just before or during your order.I have asked whether we have an alternative and it appears that we do not. It is possible that we may be able to get this part number in to fulfil your order however this may take some time at an increased cost.I can only apologise, and assure you that you will not be invoiced for this. Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions.However, it appears they did ship stock to some of the guys on this forum, who ordered after me, as a result of my posting.I don't bear any grudge against you guys who were lucky enough to get them, but I am really annoyed with Rapid for not fulfilling orders in correct sequence.This is the second time they have really annoyed me - on a previous occasion they completely messed up some order for semiconductors, and changed the price on me after ordering. I should have learned my lesson the first time.

author: nctnico
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: June 14, 2016, 10:10:11 am
content: @Ralphrmartin: that really sucks! If I knew this would happen I wouldn't have ordered one.

author: tggzzz
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: June 14, 2016, 10:15:37 am
content: Quote from: ralphrmartin on June 14, 2016, 09:58:40 amA valid complaint.I was bitten by Avnet once, where they confirmed an order and delivery time (3 weeks) - and didn't bother to tell me that the delay had been increased to 4months. Avnet is on my "avoid" list.Like you, I was "irked".

author: OldDogSleeping
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: June 14, 2016, 12:43:56 pm
content: if it helps at all, The Pintek probes have started to appear at a discount in other places;https://www.amazon.co.uk/Professional-Differential-DC-25Mhz-Voltage-ATTENUATOR/dp/B01192IWJS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1465907886&sr=8-1&keywords=pintek+dp-25Not quite the rapid online bargain, but better than the usual price.

author: grumpydoc
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: June 14, 2016, 01:19:49 pm
content: Quote from: OldDogSleeping on June 14, 2016, 12:43:56 pmHmm, no - not quite the bargain that Rapid offered but tempting nonetheless.

author: ralphrmartin
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: June 14, 2016, 02:14:42 pm
content: Quote from: nctnico on June 14, 2016, 10:10:11 amThanks. As I said, I'm not mad at the people who were lucky enough to get one, just annoyed that Rapid's order system leaves something to be desied - and the fact that they have not yet issued me a refund, despite being out of stock.

author: nctnico
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: June 14, 2016, 02:27:06 pm
content: Maybe you end up buying one or two for less than what Rapid has offered them for. At some point the market is saturated and it wouldn't be the first time I jumped at a good deal too early.