What parts do you all suggest to build a set of quick change leads for my bench supply? I don't mind buying the leads and ends, but it's hard to find a set that rate at 10 amps. All the shit (meant literally) out there is a race to the bottom, including amperage.
What makes you think that?!? A cursory look at any halfway decent test lead (that's what they're called, not "quick change leads") manufacturer catalog shows that this is in no way true.
Pomona:
https://www.pomonaelectronics.com/sites/default/files/2074413g-en-2019_Pomona_Catalog_w.pdf(note that no current is stated for most of the multimeter leads, but since they're intended for use on multimeters with 10A current ranges, they are definitely capable of handling it — Pomona is owned by Fluke)
Stäubli:
https://ec.staubli.com/AcroFiles/Catalogues/TM_TM-Main-11014124_(en)_hi.pdfSKS/Hirschmann:
https://ec.staubli.com/AcroFiles/Catalogues/TM_TM-Main-11014124_(en)_hi.pdfProbe Master:
https://probemaster.com/dmm-multimeter-test-leads/Cal Test:
https://app.caltestelectronics.com/product-list/Test%20Leads/0/Mueller Electric:
https://www.muellerelectric.com/docs/MuellerCatalog.pdfAll of these except Probe Master sell loose connectors you can use to build leads however you want. I like Stäubli and Hirschmann for cables built "permanently", whereas Pomona's screw-mounted plugs (like model 1825) are my go-to for temporary cable assemblies. (I often lash up a temporary version first, and if I find it's something I use a lot, I migrate it to a permanent build later.)
I meant I want to make some leads that allow the use of quick connect test ends, like hooks, probes, and clamps. that would be a male to male lead, right? And I would need the male ends to be non-insulated to fit the female insulated test ends? Or would the end for the quick connect test ends be an insulated male?
I want to be able to quickly change these type of test ends:
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That's a safety banana socket (female). It'll accept both safety (shrouded) and unshrouded banana plugs (male). For a DC bench supply under 60V, unshrouded is fine. Above that, I'd really use the shrouded type. (The shrouded type also have the advantage of not shorting out if they're flopping around on the bench.)
You can also get retractable-shroud plugs that are shrouded in safety sockets, but unshrouded in non-safety sockets. They tend to be a bit bulky, and cost more, but are very versatile.
These are rated for 20 amps.
https://www.amazon.com/DCFun-Alligator-Terminal-Electrical-Crocodile/dp/B076Y2HW5G
Google search: xx amp clamp
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