Test leads?

jehuie

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I've had my Beckman Industrial Corp multi-meter for years and it's been a solid performer. I need some new leads for it since the originals are wearing out.

The ones that came with it were perfect. The wires are supple and soft. Not stiff at all and no plastic feeling to them. They have a texture is smooth but without seeming cheap. It's hard to explain, but I love these test leads.

Anyone know where I can get something like that? I bought a set of Pomona brand leads and they just don't measure up. They aren't bad but they are more shiny and stiff. I looked at the Fluke ones but couldn't tell since they were in the package too.

Probably nobody else cares how their test leads feel huh?
 
my fluke 111 has velvety feeling leads, i've never had any issues what soever with them. But they don't have threads for gator clip attachments :( that's what i'm going for by the end of the year.

i lewled a couple times reading your post especially at "supple and soft".
 
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The ones that came with it were perfect. The wires are supple and soft. Not stiff at all and no plastic feeling to them. They have a texture is smooth but without seeming cheap. It's hard to explain, but I love these test leads.

Silicone insulated wire. It's more flexible and heat resistant. Higher end test leads are made from it. Cheap leads just use conventional plastic insulation.

-Ian
 
The best test Leads I like are Fluke, HP, Beckman and Pomona in that order.
I have worn out many of test leads. All the bending and flexing the Flukes put up with the most abuse.

I have never seen Pomona last for more than 3 years under heavy use. The fluke test leads have lasted for 20 plus years under heavy use.

I suggest keeping an eye out on ebay for test leads. Having a spare set on hand comes in handy.

Fixing test leads only seams to be a temporary fix cause they seem to break soon after..

And yes people out here care about what kind of test leads they use.
 
I've been banging on a set of Pomona 5359A's here at work for over two years. Still great to handle, nevermind still nice and sharp.
 
The fluke leads are very good quality. Like mentioned, if you find some with silicone insulation they are the best but your going to pay for them.
 
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