Heathkit VTVM Probe - IM-11/IM-13/IM-18/IM-28/IM-5218/IM-5228 - Assembled

Description

Heathkit IM Series - Premium assembled test probe set
This is "The Original" replacement set sold on eBay for over 6 years
This is a
completely assembled & Tested set of test probes that
fits:
Heathkit IM-11, IM-13, IM-18, IM-28, IM-5218, IM-5228
Vacuum Tube Volt Meters
As well as Heathkit IM-16 & IM-25
Solid State VTVMs
These also fit many meters that are private branded versions of these Heathkit designs
This is hand crafted by me from my popular Deluxe VTVM probe kit sold here on eBay
Using methods developed by me with excellent attention to detail
The unit is presented in a Labeled, Retail Quality, Reusable, 4 Mil Poly Ziplock Bag and is wrapped with a Reusable Velcro Strip to keep the leads organized and ready for use.
This dual probe setup,  serves as a substitute for the mostly missing or incomplete original test probe which used a switch at the tip of the probe to switch the Resistor in/out of the circuit.
This Siamese or Dual-Probe arrangement involves using one probe for DC Measurement (with the resistor installed) and the other probe for AC/Ohms Measurement.
While the idea of the "Siamese Probe" has been around for years I personally created the printed laminate label and heat shrink tubing technique seen on these probes as well as the hot glue injection strain relief technique which results in the most durable and long lasting probes available for these meters today!
The probes are built from my kit which is composed of the following items (many of which are hard to source economically):
1 Pair of Test Probes - 1 Red/1 Black - Genuine Philmore Probes (not Chinese probes)
1 1/4" Mono Phone Plug w/Metal Housing and Clear Heat Shrink Sleeve
1 1Meg Ohm 1 Watt Resistor
1 Alligator Clip & Heat Shrink Tubing
2 Laminated Self Adhesive Probe Labels and Clear Heat Shrink Tubing to cover the probe labels, resulting in a professional and durable setup (see photos)
2 36" lengths of RG174 Coaxial Wire (used for DC & AC/Ohms test Leads) (Very Flexible - makes a great test lead)
1 36" Length of 18 Gauge Rubber Test Lead Wire (Very Flexible - High Quality) for the Ground Lead
The original instructions specify shielded cable for the leads, the original supplied wire was a coaxial microphone style wire, many people use either standard (unshielded) test probe wire for the leads or a shielded coaxial cable, I use shielded black RG174 for the 2 leads and Black test probe wire for the ground.
I Use these probes on my Heathkit IM-11,IM-18 and IM-28 meters with excellent results, and these meters are indespensible for working on Vintage Radio Gear (And I prefer them to my more modern FET meters for this type of work)
I have shipped these probes and kits to several dozen countries and have received nothing but praise for both the kits and probes, I think you too will be pleased with this simple and durable set to get that old meter back in service!
I have shipped these probes and kits to several dozen countries and have received nothing but praise for bot the kits and probes, I think you too will be pleased with this simple and durable set to get that old meter back in service!
I build and sell many probe and test lead sets click the link for current listings available in my Store:
https://www.ebay.com/str/kk4hxj/Custom-Test-Leads-Test-Probes-/_i.html?_storecat=27854182016
Feel free to contact me with any questions regarding this or any of my other probe assemblies or kits!
I Ship First Class with tracking to meet eBay Guidelines
U.S. Shipper - Ships immediately
I Combine shipping on all auctions -
Please add all items to shopping cart before checkout
- eBay usually charges the correct shipping - if you order more than 1 item and eBay does not calculate combined shipping correctly, you can either wait for an invoice with the total, or go ahead and pay for all items with ebay calculated shipping and I will refund you any overages, based upon the actual cost of shipping! - In no case will shipping ever exceed .20
Thanks for looking and 73's from Kentcraft, LLC & KK4HXJ eBay Store