can't get pomona test lead "replaceable" tips. - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / testgear

author: Simon
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: November 01, 2015, 04:50:57 pm
content: So i got a set of those nice small test leads that pomona make. Safe in the knowledge that they have removable tips so that I can replace them. Well think again, no one sells them..........I'm not overly impressed with the tips either, they are stanless steel, the fine point got bured over so I filed a new point but they have always been dodgy since and now I am measuring anything from 100's to M ohms when I short them. Not impressed at all.Can anyone recomend some nice small probes (SMD work) that DO have replaceable tips ?

author: Isamun
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: November 01, 2015, 05:10:29 pm
content: Are you talking aboutthese? I believe that those are the same as theFluke TL910and it should be easier to get a "Fluke" branded replacement tip set.As for alternatives, I am a big fan of the ProbeMasterspring loaded probes. They're a little bulkier but the quality is much better then the Flukes i mentioned.As for the Rolls Royce, I guess thesePMK SMDprobes are pretty schmikk. They'll take the same tips as the scope probes. I dont know where to buy those tho.

author: Simon
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: November 01, 2015, 05:20:08 pm
content: yes those. I don't need the out of this word best, just some nice small probles for SMD probing and if neccessary replaceable tips that actually are replaceable. I vote pomona to be con merchants, they make probes and sell them as having replaceable tips to convince us to buy them and then no tip replacements are available, never buy pomona again!

author: Simon
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: November 01, 2015, 05:24:20 pm
content: ouch, £56 from Farnell for those Fluke TL910 but they look nice and have 3 sets of tips.

author: orbiter
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: November 01, 2015, 05:29:26 pm
content: Quote from: Simon on November 01, 2015, 05:24:20 pmThe Flukes and the Pomona test probes are the same Simon.. I think your only option may be to get the the ProbeMaster ones, which would actually end up cheaper from the USA than the Flukes from Farnellonce you'd added the VAT.Those PMK ones look awesome though and If someone can find them anywhere I'll be getting some.PS.. I've got the Pomona ones too and agree that they're very flimsy.

author: Marco
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: November 01, 2015, 05:37:42 pm
content: So why are there no multimeter probes which simply slot standard pogo probes?

author: Simon
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: November 01, 2015, 05:46:16 pm
content: Quote from: Marco on November 01, 2015, 05:37:42 pmTo stop people jumping ship and make them order a whole new probe again but aint going to work on me

author: Simon
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: November 01, 2015, 05:52:14 pm
content: Probe master it has been, just ordered $62.90

author: Isamun
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: November 01, 2015, 05:54:00 pm
content: Quote from: Simon on November 01, 2015, 05:52:14 pmNice. I have those too and like them a lotTheseshould fit your Pomona probes, btw.

author: D3f1ant
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: November 01, 2015, 07:13:25 pm
content: I wish those all those probes had straight plugs for use on bench meters.Keysight also sell those pomona probes, sometimes for much cheaper than pomona or fluke, I picked up a set for au$40 from E14 on promo a while ago.

author: georges80
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: November 01, 2015, 07:39:48 pm
content: Quote from: D3f1ant on November 01, 2015, 07:13:25 pmMost of the probemaster leads are available either right angle or straight retractable banana. Just select the option when you purchase.cheers,george.

author: MarkL
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: November 02, 2015, 02:22:12 am
content: Quote from: Simon on November 01, 2015, 04:50:57 pmPerhaps too late since you already bought the ProbeMasters, but you can get a full replacement set of tips, Pomona part #6354. Farnell can get them, but it looks like they don't have stock. Mouser and DigiKey have them in stock.I've never been able to find the tips individually.

author: nanofrog
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: November 02, 2015, 06:44:57 am
content: Quote from: Simon on November 01, 2015, 05:52:14 pmGood call.I'll wager you'll like them a lot better than the Fluke/Pomona equivalents you have now.One warning with them though; the single sharp points will draw blood if you're not careful (may not even feel it puncture).Quote from: D3f1ant on November 01, 2015, 07:13:25 pmIn the case of Probemaster, they offer multiple MM connectors, including some straight versions (safety shrouded, unshrouded, and retractable shroud in straight banana IIRC).Personally, I'm very fond of the retractable straight plugs as they'll fit anything (HH or bench), and that kind of versatility has been very handy IME.

author: Marco
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: November 02, 2015, 07:39:02 am
content: Oh, I didn't look at the image of that probemaster before. Those are just standard x100 pogopins aren't they?

author: nanofrog
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: November 02, 2015, 08:46:43 am
content: Quote from: Marco on November 02, 2015, 07:39:02 amYes.Keep in mind however, the only part you can change out is the solid pin (spring & tube portion is in the probe body).

author: all_repair
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: November 02, 2015, 12:55:31 pm
content: Have been wanting to do this adapter (2mm to pogo) for a while:

author: nukie
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: November 03, 2015, 11:32:24 am
content: Those Pomona/Fluke probes are the most disappointing product every made. Cheap shit worst than anything you can buy. The wires are extremely fragile and thin an accident tug means open circuit and it's history. The pogo probe pins don't sit secure they keep sinking in. It's wobbly, I have seen much better pogo pins that doesn't wobble like that. Avoid at all cost, spend your money wisely else where. Sex on stick with STI. Once you get it, tarnish Fluke reputation forever.