Re: Current Probes


"Robert" <Robert@xxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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"Tim Wescott" <tim@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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Who sells decent current probes?

I'm looking for a clamp-on current probe. I'm willing to settle for
less
than stellar accuracy (+/-5% would be close enough), but it has to work
down to DC. A range of 0-20A would be sufficient for now, but more is
better if I can switch ranges.

A quick perusal of Tucker Equipment sales got lots of hits, at
disappointing prices.

TIA.

--

Tim Wescott
Wescott Design Services
http://www.wescottdesign.com

You might try BellNorthWest since you're in the area. The prices seem
better
than Tuckers and they're just North of the Portland area in Washington.

www.BellNW.com

We just bought one of the older Tek Current Probes. Don't remember the
Model
number, it's at work.

Robert



I have several of the Tek model 610 (If I remember the # right). All current
probes (clamp on type) that I have researched use Hall sensors for DC. If
you only need AC, I suggest going with the CT type. The Tek worked great
until we went overcurrent on a test. It destroyed three of our four probes!
Fried the Hall sensors. I have not been able to find a replacement for the
sensor and Tek support says it's not worth fixing! 3* $600, maybe not worth
it to them!!!


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