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 Return to top of page · Post #: 1 · Written at 10:09:08 PM on 16 February 2020.
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 Patrick
 Location: Katoomba, NSW
 Member since 11 February 2020
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Hi all, does anyone know where I can get a test lead for a voltohmyst test meter. It's a screw type female connector.

Cheers
Pat
 
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 Johnny
 Location: Hobart, TAS
 Member since 31 July 2016
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You may have some trouble finding an original.
They were also used for microphone input sockets a long time ago.
Either modify or manufacture a suitable connector.
Also, my opinion the voltohmyst is not a very suitable or safe instrument for normal fault finding.
Due to the fact that your negative connection is directly connected to earth.
JJ
 
 Return to top of page · Post #: 3 · Written at 11:04:31 AM on 17 February 2020.
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 Patrick
 Location: Katoomba, NSW
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Thanks for the advice JJ. It also makes for a nice ornament, it'll probably stay that way!

Cheers
Pat
 
 Return to top of page · Post #: 4 · Written at 3:30:27 PM on 17 February 2020.
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 GTC
 Location: Sydney, NSW
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A lot of Voltohmysts were sold in Oz. They come up pretty regularly in HRSA auctions, swap meets, etc.
 
 Return to top of page · Post #: 5 · Written at 10:16:19 PM on 17 February 2020.
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 Patrick
 Location: Katoomba, NSW
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Thanks GTC
 
 Return to top of page · Post #: 6 · Written at 2:49:07 PM on 18 February 2020.
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 Ian Robertson
 Location: Belrose, NSW
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AWA used to make them here.
 
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