On Tue, 08 Apr 2008 23:42:04 -0400, "Michael A. Terrell"
wrote:


Gerald Miller wrote:

On Tue, 08 Apr 2008 13:35:36 -0400, "Michael A. Terrell"
wrote:


RoyJ wrote:


IIRC, you should never, ever, use tin/lead solder on an item made from
silver because the solder becomes alloyed with the silver and forms an
alloy with all of the properties of puppy poop.

Could you be more specific?


Rottweiler
Good shot Michael! And for a change of scene; while researching my
latest Antique (Simpson 303 VTVM) your name popped up. Do you have any
info./specs on the test leads?
Gerry :-)}
London, Canada


http://www.joeltunnah.com/images/Sim..._schematic.JPG shows it uses
the typical 1% 1 meg high voltage resistor in the probe for DC
measurements. The AC and Ohms is straight through. The schematic shows
both probes are made form shielded cable, probably RG-174, or RG-58.
Thanks much, the lead that was in the DC position seems to have some
odd properties, plus the ground lead insulation is totally petrified,
no AC/Ohms lead but the connector is still there. Not a bad deal for
$3.00, maybe not as good as the Fluke 77 at that price, but still fun
to play with.
Gerry :-)}
London, Canada