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kcs:
I have received my test leads from Probe Master that comes with Right Angle Safety Standard Size Banana Plug. I was going to use them with Fluke 87V. I was disappointed to find out that they are not compatible with my DMM even though Probe Master cross reference table says the opposite. When a reasonable force is applied, banana plugs can be inserted only as far as it can be seen in the first photo (right to left: original Fluke, Probe Master and low brand test leads). I have double-checked Probe Master test leads with another DMM and got similar results.

It seems that safety shrouds of original Fluke and Probe Master test leads are the same. Length, thickness and diameter does match. The only difference that I can see is banana plug itself. The second photo shows that.

I am a bit disappointed that Dave did not test Probe Master test leads he received in one of his Mailbag section videos. That could save me a lot of time and money (I have ordered the most expensive Kit, which was delivered from USA to Europe).

Overall, I like the quality of Probe Master test leads. Too bad they do not work well with my DMM.

rsjsouza:
If the contact feels solid and the probes don't fall off, is there a particular reason other than aesthetics to why the shroud should be completely inserted? Honest curiosity, as Pomona cables show the same behaviour in my Brymen BM857...

In my opinion this is not a write off on the probes, especially if you are working on low-voltage electronics.

radioFlash:
I found the same thing with the Probe Master leads and my Fluke 187. The leads work fine with my Brymen meters. It is a little aggravating, but otherwise the probes are very nice.

kcs:
Aesthetics is not important when you pay $2 for test leads, but when I pay 25 times that (+ expensive shipping) I expect it to be bang-on.

At the moment those test leads do work. I a not sure if the contact will remain as good as it is now, but let's hope so. On the other hand, I wouldn't risk using these test leads for higher voltage or current measurements.

kcs:
Apparently, if you want to use these test leads with Fluke 87V, you need to select Standard Size Banana Plugs.

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