Need New Jack Ends For Fluke 87 Pomona Probes - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: SgtRock
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: November 16, 2011, 05:56:29 pm
content: Greetings EEVBees:--The plastic protection collar around my Fluke 87 Pomona jacks is beginning to split. I would like to solder on replacements. Does anybody know where I can buy this kind of end jack with a pig tail. Your suggestions are welcome."If you build a better mousetrap, you will catch better mice."George Gobel 1919 1991Best RegardsClear Ether

author: robrenz
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: November 16, 2011, 06:40:33 pm
content: Inline style:Pomona #6383-0 (black)Pomona #6383-2 (red)

author: Unknown
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: November 16, 2011, 07:47:48 pm
content: Note that these are CAT II 300V, so you should label your test leads accordingly and stop using them for anything higher.

author: SgtRock
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: November 16, 2011, 09:53:36 pm
content: Dear Robrenz & Alm:--DigiKey is charging $29.00 per jack, ouch. I decided to bid on this new probe set on eBay. See below link:www.ebay.com/itm/20A-1KV-Test-Lead-probes-fits-Fluke-Ideal-HP-Agilent-Universal-Clamp-Multi-Meter-/200673852309?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2eb917fb95--They claim 20A 1KV. In any case the jacks may be usable. So far I am the highest bidder at 0.65 cents, I have a max bid of $3.00, and shipping is $2.50, so no big risk.--Does anyone have an opinion on these probes?"Get ready, little lady. Hell is coming to breakfast."Chief Dan George 1899 1981Best RegardsClear Ether

author: Unknown
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: November 16, 2011, 10:11:36 pm
content: No experience with these probes. Not sure if I'd trust the ratings for cheap no name equipment. Should be OK for SELV. If you want to continue using them for potentially lethal circuits, how will you isolate the splice? I don't think electrical tape or heat shrink is rated for 8kV transients. I would reserve these for low voltage and get some brand name ones (doesn't have to be Fluke) for the dangerous stuff.

author: robrenz
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: November 16, 2011, 10:25:52 pm
content: They are US$2.59 each from Allied electronics.These are not pigtail, they are made to accept the old lead directly, no splice.

author: ModemHead
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: November 16, 2011, 11:51:02 pm
content: The DigiKey part number for a red/black pair of the aforementioned Pomona 6383 plugs is501-1388-ND. Price is $5.51 for one pair.As for the cheap Hong Kong leads, you couldn't pay me to stick those in my 87. I'd skip the next pizza and eat baloney and get a decent pair of TL75 (PVC) or TL71 (silicone) leads. The TL75s are standard equipment for Fluke 87s. They go on eBay for around $20 to $25, shipped. I've gotten them for half that by waiting around for an auction. Forget the ones that say "Fluke style" or "fits Fluke", etc. those sellers are just hoping to snag someone with the Fluke keyword.edit: Oops, just noticed that DigiKey is out of stock.Mouser also has some on hand though.

author: Kiriakos-GR
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: November 17, 2011, 12:13:25 am
content: Speaking about taste, in my old Fluke bench meters I use those fine modular ones made by CHI SHING,the company changed root and become totally OEM maker, so to gain sales by forgetting all about the distribution networks.The ones that I got are good quality plastic ones, but I have see too and rubberized ones in the Agilent U1272A.I love the the modular ones because I can hook up on the ends what ever I like as probes, but its not a dirt cheap setup,you need cables with shrouded bananas in both ends, or at list in the one for the probes.Plain bananas will work too, but its not a good idea.