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Products => Test Equipment => Topic started by: ledtester on August 30, 2023, 02:36:55 pm

Title: Test leads for old analog VOM multimeters
Post by: ledtester on August 30, 2023, 02:36:55 pm

I've got a number of old VOM multimeters I'd like to make usable again and they use the pin style leads like shown in the attached pic as opposed to banana plugs that modern meters use.

Is there a source for these kinds of leads? Would also appreciate hearing about any DIY ideas.

Title: Re: Test leads for old analog VOM multimeters
Post by: Kean on August 30, 2023, 03:34:08 pm

I believe those are 2mm pins, and if so they would be compatible with 2mm banana plugs or adapters like Pomona 72914-02

I have a similar Micronta on the bench for repair (my first ever multimeter), so if I remember tomorrow I can check if any of my 2mm banana plugs fit.

Title: Re: Test leads for old analog VOM multimeters
Post by: bdunham7 on August 30, 2023, 03:40:04 pm

I think those are .080" pin plugs, Probemaster has lead available with those ends, p/n 8019S.

https://probemaster.com/8000-series-test-leads-only/

Title: Re: Test leads for old analog VOM multimeters
Post by: David D on August 30, 2023, 05:16:25 pm

I just purchased some from this guy eBay auction: #https://www.ebay.com/itm/232638459213

Can't get much better quality. I'm very happy with them.  ;D

Title: Re: Test leads for old analog VOM multimeters
Post by: factory on August 31, 2023, 04:37:21 pm

That link doesn't work, but this one should.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/232638459213 (https://www.ebay.com/itm/232638459213)

David