R1/R2 leads ..Whys so expensive ?

[LukeD]

Mine went walk about last week. Quick look on ebay and I had to double check i was not seeing things ! Bloody expensive little leads they are .

 

[nicebutdim]

Still not cheap, but about the best on there in terms of price & quality. I have these and they're well put together...

Leaderman LDM-JLD-4 Jump Leads Set of 4 Jump Leads | eBay

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www.ebay.co.uk

Not sure about quality, but relatively cheap...

Jump Leads for Insulation & R1+R2 testing Set of 4 2 x 150mm & 2 x 450mm : Amazon.co.uk: DIY & Tools

Jump Leads for Insulation & R1+R2 testing Set of 4 2 x 150mm & 2 x 450mm : Amazon.co.uk: DIY & Tools

www.amazon.co.uk

 

[Gavin John Hyde]

Keep a bit of good quality cable such as the cut off part of the neutral fly lead on an rcbo. Couple of croc clips and shrouds.on ebay for few quid and solder.your own together

 

[westward10]

Agree with the above I absolutely no idea why someone would pay ridiculous amounts for a simple thing we are supposed to be technical people are we not.

 

[nicebutdim]

Agree with the above I absolutely no idea why someone would pay ridiculous amounts for a simple thing we are supposed to be technical people are we not.

I guess it's like any convenience - they all come at a price.

 

[Dustydazzler]

Isn't a lead just a bit of old bell wire , or am i missing something ...?

 

[pc1966]

Or if you really like to spend a lot of money and want it all, how about this kit to make up what you want:

20546 | Staubli Test Lead Kit With Black 4 mm Connector In-Line Test Plug x 4, Black 4 mm Connector In-Line Test Socket x 4, | RS

uk.rs-online.com

 

[pc1966]

You can buy suitable safety plugs at 'reasonable' price to make up your own leads, main advantage is you can choose length, etc, to suit:

934099101- | Hirschmann Test & Measurement Red Male Banana Plug, 4 mm Connector, Screw Termination, 24A, 1000V, Nickel Plating | RS

uk.rs-online.com

 

[DefyG]

You'd think you would at least get harmonized cable colours at that price!

 

[pc1966]

You'd think you would at least get harmonized cable colours at that price!

Most lab supplies still use red = +V, black = 0V, blue = -V, green = supply GND, etc.

But it is an oddity they don't offer at least brown.

 

[7029 dave]

Isn't a lead just a bit of old bell wire , or am i missing something ...?

Ha Ha you done it as well DD with your old meters, with the crude croc clips