03-08-2017, 02:21 PM
(03-08-2017, 12:08 PM)Crackle Wrote: Can anyone recommend a half decent set of meter probes, capable of also taking crock clips.
Hi Mike,
I usually recommend Fluke probes, but these are very expensive from the usual channels, so I wait patiently and snap them up on eBay when they appear. If you see a set for less than a tenner, go for it. In fact, these are a good deal, being the more "premium" leads that are included in the more upmarket Flukes: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Fluke-TL71-10A...2621158452 - those are from a UK seller, but if you don't mind chancing your luck, these look promising for just over a fiver delivered from China: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Fluke-TL71-10A...2361778216 - if genuine, that's quite a bargain (I might get a set myself to find out).
Regarding the croc clips, these should fit those probes: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FLUKE-CROCODIL...2054951991 - but I generally don't use those because I've made up a load of 4mm plug to croc-clip leads - can't have enough of those!
Alternatively, Pomona make probes that are just as good because they are owned by Fluke and make leads for them. With Pomona branding, they are considerably cheaper than Fluke.
There is a lead set made by HP Agilent Keysight which is good value for money at around £20, which includes quite a lot of accessories. I'm trying to remember who first mentioned that - it might have been Jeremy (Pamphonica). Perhaps this is the one? http://uk.farnell.com/keysight-technolog...dp/1440379
Obviously, these options are quite pricey compared to the meter itself, but are a good investment, especially if doing higher voltage stuff.
