Test Lead / Probes Recommendation for Fluke 8050A?

[MatteoX]

Does anybody knows what is the thread on Probe Master probes?

[JenniferG]

This is the set that I bought:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0012VWUI6/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I see the shielding is PVC.  Are the probemasters silicone or pvc?  8000 series.  By the way what is the advantage of the 9000 series over 8000 series with respect to cable protection?

[helius]

All probemaster cables are silicone insulated. The soft grips of their probes are PVC, though.
The 8000 series have the probe permanently affixed to the lead; the 9000 series have detachable probes.
The 8000 series accessories screw onto the probe, over the tip. The 9000 series accessories plug into the leads after the probe is detached. One advantage of that is the ability to use other manufacturer's 4mm banana jack accessories, if you had those.
I think they are both safe enough, the plug-in connection of the 9000 should be as secure as the screw-in connection of the 8000. Having the probe and leads separate gives you a little more flexibility to replace worn out parts, but at a slightly higher price point.

[JenniferG]

All probemaster cables are silicone insulated. The soft grips of their probes are PVC, though.
The 8000 series have the probe permanently affixed to the lead; the 9000 series have detachable probes.
The 8000 series accessories screw onto the probe, over the tip. The 9000 series accessories plug into the leads after the probe is detached. One advantage of that is the ability to use other manufacturer's 4mm banana jack accessories, if you had those.
I think they are both safe enough, the plug-in connection of the 9000 should be as secure as the screw-in connection of the 8000. Having the probe and leads separate gives you a little more flexibility to replace worn out parts, but at a slightly higher price point.

Thank you so much helios for answering all these questions with such clarity.  I am getting smarter and smarter, little by little, with all this wonderful help you and others are giving me and the community.  *bows*

Which would you go with?  the 8000 or 9000 series?  With the 9000 there is that extra connection to contend with with respect to just probe use only.

[helius]

I would probably go with the 8000 (and lo and behold I have one in a drawer). The soft grips are a nice feature that you don't get with the detachable probes (and that's true for other manufacturer's products too). If I really needed one of the 9000 series accessories like the "minigators" it could be a harder decision. There are more accessories to choose from for the 9000 (and you can use other manufacturers' tips as well, like Pomona or Mueller).

[BMack]

All probemaster cables are silicone insulated. The soft grips of their probes are PVC, though.
The 8000 series have the probe permanently affixed to the lead; the 9000 series have detachable probes.
The 8000 series accessories screw onto the probe, over the tip. The 9000 series accessories plug into the leads after the probe is detached. One advantage of that is the ability to use other manufacturer's 4mm banana jack accessories, if you had those.
I think they are both safe enough, the plug-in connection of the 9000 should be as secure as the screw-in connection of the 8000. Having the probe and leads separate gives you a little more flexibility to replace worn out parts, but at a slightly higher price point.

I wasn't aware of the 9000 series being modular type, I think you just sold me on those.

[BU508A]

This is the set that I bought:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0012VWUI6/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Looking at the picture I have the impression, that these probes are not very sharp. And for the probes, you want usually sharp ones, like the ones from probemaster.

[DimitriP]

The 8000 standard series is ...wel... standard
the 9100 modular series is ...well...  M O D U L A R

Probemaster must have realized that if someone is capable of looking at them and manages to decide what  to order, they should be capable to use them without hurting themselves (yes they have very sharp points) 

[bitseeker]

Does anyone has experience with Probe Master 8018S retractable shroud banana plugs?

I have some bench DMMs that do not have shrouded connectors (HP 3457 and HP 3478).

Yep, I got two sets of the 8000-series with retractable shrouds. It works on both types of jacks, no problem.

[JenniferG]

Should I just get the retractable shroud version for my Fluke 8050A (even though it doesn't need it), since I might get a 3478a and the fact that I have no power supply leads as well?

Maybe I should get two sets of their retractable for DMM and PS.

[bitseeker]

I got mine that way for the flexibility, so it's a good thing, especially when you're going to be buying the straight banana plugs anyway.