[volt-nuts] Test Leads

M K m1k3k1 at hotmail.com
Tue Jul 21 17:53:29 EDT 2015


On 21/07/2015 17:33, Randy Evans wrote:
> I recently acquired a Fluke 752A to go with my Fluke 732A and HP-3458A.
> Now I need to address the need for low thermal test leads.  Does anyone
> have any suggestions for test leads that have low thermal contributions to
> measurements?  I have looked at Pomona 1756 Low Thermal EMF Cables as a
> starting point but haven't found any other candidates.
>
> I have heard that old TV twin lead works well since most are stranded
> copper wire.  I have tried it between my 732A and 3458A and it seems to
> work fine but I would like to use more professional looking test leads,
> particularly with correct copper spade lugs (Pomona 2305 Low thermal EMF
> spade lug, Gold-plated?).  Any other suggestions?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Randy Evans AE6YG
I am told NPL uses the van damme quad star cable, so try some and see 
how it works?


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