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APC SurgeArrest Recall (2013)

2026-10-27T00:13:34Z

PowerPig:

The APC SurgeArrest Recall affected approximately 15 million APC 7-Series and 8-Series surge protectors manufactured between 1993 and 2002.

Affected products could overheat, smoke, melt, and potentially cause fires. The recall was announced in October 2013 and included products sold under the Personal, Professional, Performance, and Network product families.

Affected units can be identified by the manufacturing year encoded within the serial number.

The OldSurge Archive currently contains documented recall-era specimens manufactured in 1994, 1996, 1998, 1999, and 2002, representing both the SurgeArrest Professional and SurgeArrest Personal product families. Later post-recall-generation examples manufactured in 2008, 2015, and 2017 provide direct comparison points outside the affected production period.

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[[File:APC Surge Product Recall - PSA- PowerPig.png|center|1000px|PowerPig's Recall Safety Guide illustrating the APC SurgeArrest recall process: Discover, Verify, Replace, and Recycle.]]

== Hazard ==

According to APC and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), affected surge protectors could overheat, smoke, melt, and pose a fire hazard.

== Incident Statistics ==

According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, APC received approximately 700 reports of overheating and melting surge protectors and 55 reports of property damage related to smoke and fire.

The reported incidents included approximately $916,000 in residential fire damage and approximately $750,000 in damage to a medical facility.

Thirteen injuries were reported, including smoke inhalation and contact burns.

== Affected Models ==

Affected 7-Series models included:

* PRO7
* PRO7C
* PRO7T
* PER7
* PER7T
* PRF7

Affected 8-Series models included:

* PRO8
* PRO8T2
* PER8T
* NET8

Additional affected models were included in the recall.

== Identification ==

Affected units can be identified by the serial number located on the underside of the surge protector.

The two digits immediately following the first letter or letters of the serial number indicate the year of manufacture.

Examples documented by the OldSurge Archive include:

* [[APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 (Z94030204087)]] (1994, recalled)
* [[APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 (Z96030204796)]] (1996, recalled)
* [[APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 (Z98010201706)]] (1998, recalled)
* [[APC SurgeArrest Personal PER7T (Z98010214399)]] (1998, recalled)
* [[APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 (Z99080215662)]] (1999, recalled)
* [[APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 (2Z0250P17876)]] (2002, recalled)

Units with the following year codes were included in the recall:

{| class="wikitable"
! Year Code
! Included in Recall
|-
| 93
| Yes
|-
| 94
| Yes
|-
| 95
| Yes
|-
| 96
| Yes
|-
| 97
| Yes
|-
| 98
| Yes
|-
| 99
| Yes
|-
| 00
| Yes
|-
| 01
| Yes
|-
| 02
| Yes
|}

== OldSurge Archive Examples ==

{| class="wikitable sortable"
! Model
! Serial Number
! Year
! Country
! Recall Status
! Article
|-
| PRO7
| Z94030204087
| 1994
| China
| Recalled
| [[APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 (Z94030204087)]]
|-
| PRO7
| Z96030204796
| 1996
| China
| Recalled
| [[APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 (Z96030204796)]]
|-
| PER7T
| Z98010214399
| 1998
| China
| Recalled
| [[APC SurgeArrest Personal PER7T (Z98010214399)]]
|-
| PRO7
| Z98010201706
| 1998
| China
| Recalled
| [[APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 (Z98010201706)]]
|-
| PRO7
| Z99080215662
| 1999
| China
| Recalled
| [[APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 (Z99080215662)]]
|-
| PRO7
| 2Z0250P17876
| 2002
| China
| Recalled
| [[APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 (2Z0250P17876)]]
|-
| PRO7
| 4Z0842P07546
| 2008
| Philippines
| Not Recalled
| [[APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 (4Z0842P07546)]]
|-
| PRO7
| 7Z1550L09782
| 2015
| Philippines
| Not Recalled
| [[APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 (7Z1550L09782)]]
|-
| PRO7
| 7Z1714L05335
| 2017
| Philippines
| Not Recalled
| [[APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 (7Z1714L05335)]]
|}

The OldSurge Archive currently includes six documented APC SurgeArrest products manufactured during the recall period, including five Professional-series specimens and one Personal-series specimen. Together these examples span every documented APC PRO7 suppression-board generation affected by the recall, as well as the first documented SurgeArrest Personal specimen preserved by the archive.

The archive's documented PER7T example demonstrates that the recall affected multiple product families within APC's SurgeArrest lineup and was not limited to the Professional series.

Teardown examination further revealed that the Personal and Professional product families were not electrically identical. Although the archive's 1998 PER7T and 1998 PRO7 specimens share enclosure architecture, UL file number E111219, 330-volt TVSS ratings, and suppression boards carrying 1996 APC copyright markings, each utilizes a distinct suppression-board design. The findings demonstrate that APC's recall encompassed multiple related but internally different product families.

The documented recall-era examples span 1994 through 2002 and include APC PRO7 units incorporating ©1993, ©1996, ©1997, and ©2002 suppression-board revisions. Together, these examples provide a unique opportunity to compare multiple generations of recalled APC SurgeArrest Professional hardware against later non-recalled production units.

The 1999 specimen (Z99080215662) occupies a particularly important position within the documented timeline. Internal examination identified a previously undocumented suppression board marked ©1997, bridging the gap between the archive's ©1996 and ©2002 PRO7 generations. The example also incorporates internal molded date-code wheels, a July 1999 UL hologram label, and a June 1999 capacitor date code, all consistent with August 1999 manufacture.

== Documented Recall Replacement Example ==

The OldSurge Archive's PER7T specimen (Z98010214399) is accompanied by documentation indicating that the unit was submitted to APC under the SurgeArrest recall program in June 2021.

The owner subsequently received a replacement APC SurgeArrest product manufactured in 2021. The preserved artifact therefore provides a rare documented example of a recalled APC surge protector that remained in service for more than two decades before participating in the recall process.

Both the recalled surge protector and its replacement product have been preserved by the archive for future documentation and comparison, creating a rare opportunity to examine APC products manufactured more than two decades apart and connected directly through the recall process.

{| class="wikitable"
! Year
! Serial Number
! PCB / Board Revision
! Recall Status
|-
| 1994
| Z94030204087
| ©1993
| Recalled
|-
| 1996
| Z96030204796
| ©1993
| Recalled
|-
| 1998
| Z98010201706
| ©1996
| Recalled
|-
| 1998
| Z98010214399
| 640-0323C REV 6 (©1996)
| Recalled
|-
| 1999
| Z99080215662
| ©1997
| Recalled
|-
| 2002
| 2Z0250P17876
| ©2002
| Recalled
|-
| 2008
| 4Z0842P07546
| ©2002
| Not Recalled
|-
| 2017
| 7Z1714L05335
| ©2009
| Not Recalled
|}

The 1994 and 1996 specimens are particularly significant because both utilize suppression board 640-0321 REV 2 carrying a ©1993 American Power Conversion copyright notice. Internal examination revealed no significant differences in suppression-board layout, component placement, attachment-plug design, or overall construction.

These findings indicate that APC continued manufacturing the original PRO7 design through at least 1996 production before introducing the later ©1996 suppression-board generation documented in the archive's 1998 specimen.

== Timeline ==

{| class="wikitable"
! Date
! Event
|-
| January 1993 - December 2002
| Manufacture and sale of affected APC 7-Series and 8-Series SurgeArrest products.
|-
| October 2013
| APC and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced the recall.
|-
| October 2013
| recall.apc.com launched to process replacement claims.
|-
| April 2026
| APC by Schneider Electric indicated recall.apc.com had been retired and directed customers to contact Schneider Electric directly.
|-
| September-October 2026
| OldSurge Archive documented multiple recalled APC SurgeArrest examples spanning 1994 through 2002 production, including both Professional-series and Personal-series products.
|}

== Archive Significance ==

The APC SurgeArrest recall represents one of the best-documented product recalls currently preserved by the OldSurge Archive.

Documented examples presently include recalled products manufactured in 1994, 1996, 1998, 1999, and 2002 together with non-recalled comparison specimens manufactured in 2008, 2015, and 2017. The collection also includes a recalled 1998 PER7T accompanied by documentation confirming participation in the recall-replacement program.

Together, these artifacts provide a unique opportunity to compare recalled and non-recalled APC SurgeArrest products spanning more than two decades of development while documenting changes in suppression circuitry, manufacturing practices, component sourcing, and product-family evolution.

== Official Recall Documentation ==

The APC SurgeArrest recall was published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) as Recall No. 14-001.

<gallery mode="packed" heights="300">
File:CPSC APC SurgeArrest Recall 14-001 Overview 2026-09-11.png|Recall overview and summary.
File:CPSC APC SurgeArrest Recall 14-001 Models 2026-09-11.png|Affected model numbers and identification information.
File:CPSC APC SurgeArrest Recall 14-001 Details 2026-09-11.png|Incident statistics and remedy information.
</gallery>

== APC Recall Documentation ==

The following screenshots were captured from APC by Schneider Electric FAQ FA158846 on September 11, 2026.

<gallery mode="packed" heights="350">
File:APC Surge Product Recall FA158846 Overview 2026-09-11.png|Overview of the APC Surge Product Recall including serial-number identification guidance and recall eligibility criteria.
File:APC Surge Product Recall FA158846 Product Lines 2026-09-11.png|Affected APC 7-Series and 8-Series SurgeArrest model numbers included in the recall.
File:APC Surge Product Recall FA158846 Resolution 2026-09-11.png|Recall resolution information including retirement of recall.apc.com and current Schneider Electric contact information.
</gallery>

== Recall Website ==

At the time of the recall, APC operated a dedicated website at:

http://recall.apc.com

By April 2026, APC by Schneider Electric indicated that the dedicated recall website had been retired due to low usage and directed consumers to contact Schneider Electric directly for recall assistance.

== Archived Recall Website ==

During the active recall period, APC operated a dedicated website at:

http://recall.apc.com

The website provided recall eligibility information, model identification guidance, serial number decoding instructions, and an online claim submission process for obtaining replacement units.

The following screenshots were captured from archived copies of the website preserved by the Internet Archive Wayback Machine.

<gallery mode="packed" heights="350">
File:Archive.org APC Recall Website Oct 2013 01.png|Main page of the APC recall website captured October 7, 2013, shortly after announcement of the recall.
File:Archive.org APC Recall Website Oct 2013 02.png|Serial-number identification guidance and affected model listing from the APC recall website.
File:Archive.org APC Recall Website Oct 2013 03.png|Claim submission section instructing owners of affected products to stop using recalled surge protectors and submit a replacement claim.
</gallery>

== References ==

* APC by Schneider Electric recall notice
* U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall notice

OldSurge Accession Register

2026-10-27T00:06:14Z

PowerPig:

The OldSurge Accession Register serves as the master inventory of physical artifacts held by the OldSurge Archive.

Each artifact is assigned a unique accession number in the format '''OS-####''' upon entry into the collection. Accession numbers provide a permanent reference for inventory control, documentation, photography, testing records, teardown analysis, and related research.

Items listed as '''Collection''' are preserved as part of the archive's permanent holdings. Items listed as '''In Service''' remain in active use but have been documented and cataloged for reference purposes.

The register is maintained in accession order and provides a quick-reference inventory of documented artifacts, associated articles, preservation status, manufacturing information, and notable characteristics.

{| class="wikitable sortable"
! OldSurge ID
! Manufacturer
! Model
! Article
! Status
! Notes

|-
| OS-0001
| [[Tripp Lite]]
| SPIKE BAR SK6-6
| [[Tripp Lite SPIKE BAR SK6-6]]
| Collection
| Earliest documented artifact in collection.

|-
| OS-0002
| [[Universal]]
| 71637
| [[Universal 71637]]
| Collection
| Includes telephone-line protection.

|-
| OS-0003
| [[Belkin]]
| F9H710-06
| [[Belkin SurgeMaster F9H710-06]]
| Collection
| Sliding outlet covers and cable-management bracket.

|-
| OS-0004
| [[Staples]]
| 33895-US
| [[Staples 33895-US]]
| Collection
| Telephone and coaxial protection.

|-
| OS-0005
| [[Amazon Basics]]
| 270103-B
| [[Amazon Basics 270103-B]]
| In Service
| Modern reference example.

|-
| OS-0006
| [[Generic]]
| 2371, 0728, 2174
| [[Model No. 2371, 0728, 2174 Relocatable Power Tap]]
| Collection
| Unbranded relocatable power tap.

|-
| OS-0007
| [[Gemini]]
| VG307
| [[Gemini Surge Model VG307]]
| Collection
| Seven-outlet surge protector with epoxy-encapsulated suppression assembly.

|-
| OS-0008
| [[APC]]
| PRO7
| [[APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 (7Z1714L05335)]]
| Collection
| Manufactured January 2017; Philippine-manufactured specimen; ©2009 suppression-board revision; I-SHENG-manufactured SJT 14/3 power cord; teardown completed; remained fully functional during testing.

|-
| OS-0009
| [[Universal]]
| 71632
| [[Universal 71632]]
| Collection
| Simplified companion to the 71637; retains Power Shut Down Protection.

|-
| OS-0010
| [[Universal]]
| 71641
| [[Universal 71641 (Yellowed Example)]]
| Collection
| Manufactured May 23, 2004; transformer outlet; significant enclosure yellowing.

|-
| OS-0011
| [[APC]]
| PRO7
| [[APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 (4Z0842P07546)]]
| Collection
| Manufactured September 2008; Philippine-manufactured specimen; ©2002 suppression-board revision; Baohing-manufactured SJT 14/3 power cord; significant enclosure yellowing; Protection Working indicator remained functional but appeared noticeably dim during testing; teardown completed.
|-
| OS-0012
| [[Yun]]
| YY-6CS
| [[Yun YY-6CS]]
| Collection
| Manufactured July 2006; flickering illuminated rocker switch; heat-damaged outlet and attachment plug; teardown completed.

|-
| OS-0013
| [[Universal]]
| 71641
| [[Universal 71641 (Lightly Yellowed Example)]]
| Collection
| Manufactured May 23, 2004; transformer outlet; mild enclosure yellowing; teardown completed.

|-
| OS-0014
| [[CyberPower]]
| P704URC1
| [[CyberPower P704URC1]]
| In Service
| Purchased new from Woot.com for $14.99; documented prior to entering service; 2,000-joule surge protector with four USB-A charging ports; teardown completed.

|-
| OS-0015
| [[APC]]
| PRO7
| [[APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 (Z98010201706)]]
| Collection
| Manufactured 1998; earliest documented APC PRO7 utilizing the ©1996 suppression-board revision; recall-period specimen; heaviest documented PRO7 example; teardown completed.

|-
| OS-0016
| [[Radio Shack]]
| 61-2140
| [[Radio Shack 61-2140 Appliance Surge Protector]]
| Collection
| Assembled in Mexico; first Radio Shack artifact documented by the archive; 449-joule surge protector; non-functional during testing; teardown completed; cause of failure undetermined.

|-
| OS-0017
| [[APC]]
| PRO7
| [[APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 (2Z0250P17876)]]
| Collection
| Manufactured December 2002; recall-period specimen; earliest documented APC PRO7 utilizing the ©2002 suppression-board revision; APC-branded attachment plug; teardown completed; internal date-code wheels confirm December 2002 manufacture.

|-
| OS-0018
| [[ACE]]
| 33543
| [[ACE 33543 Relocatable Power Tap]]
| Collection
| Manufactured 2 June 2009; ACE Hardware-branded relocatable power tap; date-code wheels provide exact manufacturing date; unusual aquarium/moisture warning; illuminated rocker switch; one-way security screws prevented non-destructive teardown.

|-
| OS-0019
| [[APC]]
| PRO7
| [[APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 (Z94030204087)]]
| Collection
| Manufactured 1994; earliest documented APC PRO7 example; recall-period specimen; early Professional SurgeArrest branding; straight-blade attachment plug; ©1993 suppression-board revision (640-0321 REV 2); teardown completed; remained fully functional during testing.

|-
| OS-0020
| [[Curtis]]
| SP-600
| [[Curtis SP-600]]
| Collection
| Acquired from Goodwill on 19 September 2026 for $5.00; first Curtis product documented by the archive; first documented wall-mounted surge protector; integrated coaxial protection; dual-plug wall-hugger design; riveted enclosure prevented non-destructive internal examination; remained functional during testing.

|-
| OS-0021
| [[APC]]
| PRO7
| [[APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 (Z99080215662)]]
| Collection
| Manufactured August 1999; recall-period specimen; APC-branded attachment plug; ©1997 suppression-board revision (640-0321D REV 12); earliest documented PRO7 with internal molded date-code wheels; four independent manufacturing-date indicators confirm August 1999 manufacture; teardown completed; remained fully functional during testing.

|-
| OS-0022
| [[S.L. Waber]]
| 952M
| [[S.L. Waber 952M]]
| Collection
| Commercial relocatable power tap manufactured by S.L. Waber for the Herman Miller Energy Distribution System; heavy-duty steel enclosure; three grounded outlets; integral 15-amp circuit breaker; OEM office-furniture power-distribution equipment; teardown completed; remained functional during testing.
<br>

|-
| OS-0023
| [[APC]]
| PRO7
| [[APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 (Z96030204796)]]
| Collection
| Manufactured 1996; recall-period specimen; second documented APC PRO7 utilizing suppression board 640-0321 REV 2; confirms continued production of APC's original ©1993 suppression-board generation through at least 1996; early Professional SurgeArrest branding; unbranded straight-blade attachment plug; teardown completed; remained fully functional during testing.

|-
| OS-0024
| [[PowerSentry]]
| 626
| [[PowerSentry 626]]
| Collection
| Manufactured 20 October 2002; earliest documented PowerSentry artifact preserved by the archive; seven-outlet surge protector with transformer-spaced outlets; mechanically-latching push-button power switch; integrated cord-retention clip and cord-management system; absent from surviving 2003-2004 PowerSentry product catalogs; teardown completed; remained fully functional during testing.

|-
| OS-0025
| [[APC]]
| PRO7
| [[APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 (4Z0638P12907)]]
| Collection
| Manufactured June 2006; Philippine-manufactured specimen; utilizes APC's ©2002 suppression-board generation; Chung Kwang-manufactured SJT 14/3 power cord; substantial enclosure yellowing with a pronounced label shadow; Protection Working indicator remained functional but appeared noticeably dim during testing; teardown completed; internal date-code wheels confirm June 2006 manufacture; remained fully functional during testing.

|-
| OS-0026
| [[Globe Electric]]
| 12-003-7MS
| [[Globe Electric 12-003-7MS]]
| Collection
| Manufactured April 2014; marketed as part of Globe Electric's Space Plug product family; direct-plug wall-mounted surge protector with six grounded outlets, dual 90-degree rotating outlet banks, two USB charging ports, and 2100-joule surge protection; item number 7791301; transformer-based USB charging circuitry; non-destructive teardown completed; Amazon marketplace records indicate availability by August 2013 and continued sales into the 2020s; remained fully functional during testing.

|-
| OS-0027
| [[APC]]
| PRO7
| [[APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 (7Z1550L09782)]]
| Collection
| Manufactured October 2015; Philippine-manufactured specimen; utilizes APC suppression board 640-0381A-Z REV06 carrying a ©2009 copyright marking; I-SHENG-manufactured SJT 14/3 power cord with UL file E88265-C and CSA file LL81924; unbranded right-angle attachment plug; adhesive regulatory-information label replacing molded electrical-rating markings used on earlier examples; internal date-code wheels indicate September and October 2015 component manufacture; documented weight identical to the archive's 2006 and 2017 PRO7 specimens; teardown completed; remained fully functional during testing.

|-
| OS-0028
| [[COXOC]]
| CO-001S
| [[COXOC CO-001S]]
| Collection
| Estimated 1990s manufacture; first COXOC artifact documented by the archive; six-outlet surge protector with textured enclosure and paired-outlet arrangement; manufacturer identified through molded attachment-plug branding; Apollo-manufactured SJT 14/3 power cord; single-MOV surge-suppression design with no printed-circuit board; teardown completed; remained fully functional during testing.

|-
| OS-0029
| [[APC]]
| PER7T
| [[APC SurgeArrest Personal PER7T (Z98010214399)]]
| Collection
| Manufactured 1998; first documented APC SurgeArrest Personal-series artifact preserved by the archive; recall-period specimen; documentation indicates participation in APC's recall-replacement program during June 2021; seven-outlet surge protector with integrated telephone-line protection and site-wiring diagnostics; HRSA-manufactured SJT 14/3 power cord (UL E69167, CSA LL52902); straight-blade attachment plug; utilizes suppression board 640-0323C REV 6 carrying a ©1996 APC copyright marking together with a dedicated telephone-protection board marked 014060; shares enclosure architecture, UL file number E111219, and 330-volt TVSS ratings with the archive's contemporary 1998 APC PRO7 specimen while utilizing a distinct internal design; teardown completed; remained fully functional during testing.

|}

Collection Index

2026-10-27T00:05:20Z

PowerPig:

The OldSurge Archive currently documents power-protection and power-distribution products spanning at least four decades of development, from late-1980s surge suppressors to modern reference examples.

The collection includes consumer surge protectors, wall-mounted surge protectors, relocatable power taps, office-furniture power-distribution equipment, UPS systems, and devices incorporating AC, USB, telephone, network, and coaxial protection technologies. Collectively, the documented examples illustrate changing manufacturing practices, evolving safety standards, product-family development, corporate acquisitions, and the transition from domestically designed products to globally manufactured consumer electronics.

Many devices in the collection have been photographed, measured, weighed, tested, and examined internally. The resulting documentation captures information that is frequently absent from manufacturer literature, including component-level design changes, PCB revisions, internal construction techniques, date-code evidence, supplier changes, manufacturing-location transitions, and long-term aging characteristics.

Several product families are represented by multiple examples spanning decades of production, allowing direct comparison of design evolution over time. The APC SurgeArrest collection is particularly notable because it includes both Professional-series and Personal-series products manufactured between 1994 and 2017, documenting long-term changes in suppression circuitry, component sourcing, construction methods, and product positioning.

The collection is presented in chronological order, with the oldest documented examples appearing first.

Click any device name to view the complete article.

{| class="wikitable sortable"
! Thumbnail
! Manufacturer
! Model
! Type
! Date
! Outlets
! Cord
! Weight
! Protection
! Teardown
! Status
! Notable Feature
! Article

|-
| [[File:Surge_TrippLite_SpikeBar_SK6-6_Main_01.jpg|100px]]
| [[Tripp Lite]]
| SPIKE BAR SK6-6
| Surge Protector
| ≤ Nov 1989
| 6
| 5 ft
| 1 lb 3.6 oz
| AC
| No
| Collection
| Metal mounting plate
| [[Tripp Lite SPIKE BAR SK6-6]]

|-
| [[File:powertap_SLWaber_952M_main_01.jpg|100px]]
| [[S.L. Waber]]
| 952M
| Relocatable Power Tap
| Unknown (1980s?)
| 3
| 9 ft
| 1 lb 9.6 oz (726 g)
| 15A Circuit Breaker
| Yes
| Collection
| Herman Miller Energy Distribution System component; heavy-duty steel enclosure; OEM office-furniture power distribution equipment
| [[S.L. Waber 952M]]

|-
| [[File:surge_Gemini_VG307_main_01.jpg|100px]]
| [[Gemini]]
| VG307
| Surge Protector
| Unknown (1990s)
| 7
| 4 ft
| 15.6 oz (442 g)
| AC
| Yes
| Collection
| Vertical or horizontal mounting; epoxy-encapsulated surge suppressor
| [[Gemini Surge Model VG307]]

|-
| [[File:surge_COXOC_CO-001S_main_01.jpg|100px]]
| [[COXOC]]
| CO-001S
| Surge Protector
| Unknown (1990s)
| 6
| 4.5 ft
| 14.3 oz (405 g)
| AC
| Yes
| Collection
| Single-MOV surge-suppression design; no printed-circuit board; Apollo power cord; COXOC branding identified solely on attachment plug
| [[COXOC CO-001S]]

|-
| [[File:surge_APC_Pro7_Z94030204087_main_01.jpg|100px]]
| [[APC]]
| PRO7
| Surge Protector
| 1994
| 7
| 6 ft
| 1 lb 14.8 oz (873 g)
| AC
| Yes
| Collection
| Earliest documented APC PRO7; ©1993 suppression board; early Professional SurgeArrest branding; unbranded straight-blade attachment plug
| [[APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 (Z94030204087)]]

|-
| [[File:surge_APC_Pro7_Z96030204796_main_01.jpg|100px]]
| [[APC]]
| PRO7
| Surge Protector
| 1996
| 7
| 6 ft
| 1 lb 14.7 oz (871 g)
| AC
| Yes
| Collection
| Second documented ©1993 suppression-board specimen; 640-0321 REV 2; early Professional SurgeArrest branding; confirms continued production of APC's original design through at least 1996
| [[APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 (Z96030204796)]]

|-
| [[File:surge_wallhugger_Curtis_SP-600_Main_01.jpg|100px]]
| [[Curtis]]
| SP-600
| Surge Protector
| ≤ Jun 2001
| 6
| None
| 6.7 oz (190 g)
| AC + Coaxial
| No
| Collection
| Earliest documented wall-mounted surge protector; dual-plug wall-hugger design; coaxial protection; riveted enclosure
| [[Curtis SP-600]]

|-
| [[File:Surge_Universal_71637_1998_Main_01.jpg|100px]]
| [[Universal]]
| 71637
| Surge Protector
| 1998
| 6
| 6 ft
| 1 lb 3.7 oz (557 g)
| AC + Telephone
| Yes
| Collection
| Telephone-line protection; Power Shut Down Protection
| [[Universal 71637]]

|-
| [[File:surge_Universal_71632_1998_main_01.jpg|100px]]
| [[Universal]]
| 71632
| Surge Protector
| 1998
| 6
| 6 ft
| 15.3 oz (434 g)
| AC
| Yes
| Collection
| Power Shut Down Protection; simplified companion to the 71637
| [[Universal 71632]]

|-
| [[File:surge_APC_Pro7_1998_Z98010201706_main_01.jpg|100px]]
| [[APC]]
| PRO7
| Surge Protector
| 1998
| 7
| 6 ft
| 1 lb 15.9 oz (903 g)
| AC
| Yes
| Collection
| Earliest documented ©1996 suppression board; recall-period specimen; heaviest documented PRO7 example
| [[APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 (Z98010201706)]]

|-
| [[File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_main_01.jpg|100px]]
| [[APC]]
| PER7T
| Surge Protector
| 1998
| 7
| 6 ft
| 1 lb 10.7 oz (757 g)
| AC + Telephone
| Yes
| Collection
| First documented APC SurgeArrest Personal specimen; telephone-line protection; recall-program participant; HRSA power cord; dedicated telephone-protection board; demonstrates relationship between APC Personal and Professional product families
| [[APC SurgeArrest Personal PER7T (Z98010214399)]]

|-
| [[File:surge_APC_Pro7_Z99080215662_main_01.jpg|100px]]
| [[APC]]
| PRO7
| Surge Protector
| Aug 1999
| 7
| 6 ft
| 1 lb 15.8 oz (902 g)
| AC
| Yes
| Collection
| Earliest documented PRO7 with internal date-code wheels; ©1997 suppression board; APC-branded attachment plug; four independent manufacturing-date indicators
| [[APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 (Z99080215662)]]

|-
| [[File:surge_PowerSentry_626_main_01.jpg|100px]]
| [[PowerSentry]]
| 626
| Surge Protector
| 20 Oct 2002
| 7
| 6 ft
| 1 lb 5.4 oz (607 g)
| AC
| Yes
| Collection
| First documented push-button latching switch; integrated cord-retention clip; complete cord-management system; absent from surviving 2003–2004 PowerSentry catalogs
| [[PowerSentry 626]]

|-
| [[File:surge_APC_SurgeArrestPro_2Z0250P17876_main_01.jpg|100px]]
| [[APC]]
| PRO7
| Surge Protector
| Dec 2002
| 7
| 6 ft
| 1 lb 11.3 oz (774 g)
| AC
| Yes
| Collection
| Earliest documented ©2002 suppression board; recall-period specimen; APC-branded attachment plug; transition between ©1997 and later PRO7 generations
| [[APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 (2Z0250P17876)]]

|-
| [[File:surge-Belkin-SurgeMaster-F9H710-06-main_01.jpg|100px]]
| [[Belkin]]
| F9H710-06
| Surge Protector
| Nov 2003
| 7
| 6 ft
| 1 lb 6.2 oz
| AC + Telephone
| No
| Collection
| Sliding outlet covers / cable management bracket
| [[Belkin SurgeMaster F9H710-06]]

|-
| [[File:surge_universal_71641_yellowed_main_01.jpg|100px]]
| [[Universal]]
| 71641
| Surge Protector
| May 23, 2004
| 6
| 6 ft
| 1 lb 1.5 oz (496 g)
| AC
| Yes
| Collection
| Transformer outlet; tri-orientation mounting; revised suppression design
| [[Universal 71641 (Yellowed Example)]]

|-
| [[File:surge_universal_71641_lightly_yellowed_main_01.jpg|100px]]
| [[Universal]]
| 71641
| Surge Protector
| May 23, 2004
| 6
| 6 ft
| 1 lb 1.4 oz (494 g)
| AC
| Yes
| Collection
| Lightly yellowed example; transformer outlet; tri-orientation mounting; revised suppression design
| [[Universal 71641 (Lightly Yellowed Example)]]

|-
| [[File:surge_yun_yy-6cs_main_01.jpg|100px]]
| [[Yun]]
| YY-6CS
| Surge Protector
| Jul 2006
| 6
| 28 in
| 10.6 oz (300 g)
| AC
| Yes
| Collection
| Heat-damaged outlet; flickering illuminated rocker switch; documented thermal damage
| [[Yun YY-6CS]]

|-
| [[File:surge_APC_Pro7_4Z0638P12907_main_01.jpg|100px]]
| [[APC]]
| PRO7
| Surge Protector
| Jun 2006
| 7
| 6 ft
| 1 lb 9.6 oz (726 g)
| AC
| Yes
| Collection
| Philippine-manufactured specimen; ©2002 suppression board; Chung Kwang power cord; pronounced label shadow; dim Protection Working indicator
| [[APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 (4Z0638P12907)]]

|-
| [[File:surge_APC_Pro7_2008_4Z0842P07546_main_01.jpg|100px]]
| [[APC]]
| PRO7
| Surge Protector
| Sep 2008
| 7
| 6 ft
| 1 lb 9.9 oz (734 g)
| AC
| Yes
| Collection
| Significant yellowing; ©2002 suppression board; dim Protection Working indicator
| [[APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 (4Z0842P07546)]]

|-
| [[File:Powertap_ACE_33543_Main_01.jpg|100px]]
| [[ACE]]
| 33543
| Relocatable Power Tap
| 2 Jun 2009
| 6
| 3 ft
| 10.8 oz (306 g)
| None
| No
| Collection
| Exact manufacture date from molded date wheels; unusual aquarium/moisture warning; one-way security screws prevented non-destructive teardown
| [[ACE 33543 Relocatable Power Tap]]

|-
| [[File:surge_RadioShack_61-2140_main_01.jpg|100px]]
| [[Radio Shack]]
| 61-2140
| Surge Protector
| Unknown (pre-2015)
| 6
| 4 ft
| 12.4 oz (352 g)
| AC
| Yes
| Collection
| First Radio Shack artifact; Mexico assembly; 449-joule protection; failure mode undetermined
| [[Radio Shack 61-2140 Appliance Surge Protector]]

|-
| [[File:Surge Staples 33895-US 2011 Main 01.jpg|100px]]
| [[Staples]]
| 33895-US
| Surge Protector
| 2011
| 10
| 6 ft
| 1 lb 12.7 oz
| AC + Telephone + Coaxial
| Yes
| Collection
| Right-angle plug; Telephone and coaxial protection
| [[Staples 33895-US]]

|-
| [[File:surge_globe_12-003-7MS_main_01.jpg|100px]]
| [[Globe Electric]]
| 12-003-7MS
| Wall-Mounted Surge Protector
| Apr 2014
| 6
| None
| 10.8 oz (306 g)
| AC + USB
| Yes
| Collection
| "Space Plug" product family; dual rotating outlet banks; 2 USB charging ports; 2100-joule protection; complete teardown documented
| [[Globe Electric 12-003-7MS]]

|-
| [[File:surge_APC_Pro7_7Z1550L09782_main_01.jpg|100px]]
| [[APC]]
| PRO7
| Surge Protector
| Oct 2015
| 7
| 6 ft
| 1 lb 9.6 oz (726 g)
| AC
| Yes
| Collection
| Earliest documented 2010s-era PRO7 specimen; ©2009 suppression board; Philippine manufacture; adhesive regulatory-information label; I-SHENG power cord; intermediate specimen bridging 2008 and 2017 production
| [[APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 (7Z1550L09782)]]

|-
| [[File:surge_APC_Pro7_7Z1714L0535_Main_01.jpg|100px]]
| [[APC]]
| PRO7
| Surge Protector
| 2017
| 7
| 6 ft
| 1 lb 9.6 oz (726 g)
| AC
| Yes
| Collection
| ©2009 suppression board; minimal enclosure discoloration
| [[APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 (7Z1714L05335)]]

|-
| [[File:surge_CyberPower_P704URC1_new_main_01.jpg|100px]]
| [[CyberPower]]
| P704URC1
| Surge Protector
| 2026
| 7
| 4 ft
| 15.9 oz (451 g)
| AC + USB
| Yes
| In Service
| 2,000 joule protection; 4 USB-A ports; transformer-spaced outlet; modern reference example
| [[CyberPower P704URC1]]

|-
| [[File:surge_AmazonBasics_270103-B_Main_01.jpg|100px]]
| [[Amazon Basics]]
| 270103-B
| Surge Protector
| Apr 2026
| 6
| 6 ft
| 15.3 oz (434 g)
| AC
| Yes
| In Service
| Transformer-spaced outlet
| [[Amazon Basics 270103-B]]

|-
| [[File:RelocatablePowerTap-Modl-No.-2371-0728-2174-Main-01.jpg|100px]]
| [[Generic]]
| 2371, 0728, 2174
| Relocatable Power Tap
| Unknown
| 6
| 3 ft
| Unknown
| None
| Yes
| Collection
| Unbranded relocatable power tap
| [[Model No. 2371, 0728, 2174 Relocatable Power Tap]]

|}

== Related Pages ==
* [[Power Cord Comparison]]
* [[Surge Protectors]]
* [[APC]]
* [[APC SurgeArrest Professional]]
* [[APC SurgeArrest Personal]]
* [[APC SurgeArrest Recall (2013)]]
* [[OldSurge Accession Register]]

Surge Protectors

2026-10-27T00:02:24Z

PowerPig:

A '''surge protector''' is a device intended to protect electrical equipment from transient overvoltage events, commonly known as power surges. Such events may be caused by lightning activity, utility-grid switching operations, large motor loads, or other disturbances occurring on electrical systems.

Surge protectors have been sold in many forms, including outlet strips, wall-mounted devices, telephone protectors, network protectors, and whole-house protection systems. Consumer surge protectors became increasingly common during the personal-computing era as home and office users sought to protect computers, peripherals, modems, networking equipment, and other sensitive electronic devices.

The examples documented by OldSurge.com span more than three decades of surge-protection technology and provide an opportunity to examine changing designs, evolving safety practices, different suppression methods, and the long-term evolution of major product families.

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== Manufacturers ==

* [[ACE]]
* [[Amazon Basics]]
* [[APC]]
* [[Belkin]]
* [[COXOC]]
* [[Curtis]]
* [[CyberPower]]
* [[Gemini]]
* [[Generic]]
* [[Globe Electric]]
* [[PowerSentry]]
* [[Radio Shack]]
* [[Staples]]
* [[Tripp Lite]]
* [[Universal]]
* [[Yun]]

== Notable Product Families ==

Several surge-protector product families documented by the archive underwent substantial changes during their production histories. The APC SurgeArrest family is particularly notable because documented examples currently span 1994 through 2017 production and include both Professional and Personal-series products. Comparative examination has documented multiple suppression-board generations, changing power-cord suppliers, manufacturing-location changes, revised regulatory-labeling practices, attachment-plug revisions, and evolving internal designs.

Other documented product families illustrate different aspects of surge-protector development, including Universal's Power Shut Down Protection designs, Globe Electric's Space Plug wall-mounted surge protectors, and COXOC's simplified single-MOV consumer surge-suppression design.

* [[APC SurgeArrest Professional]]
* [[APC SurgeArrest Personal]]
* Belkin SurgeMaster
* Globe Electric Space Plug
* Tripp Lite SPIKE BAR
* Universal 716xx Series

== Notable Research Areas ==

Several recurring themes have emerged during documentation of surge protectors preserved by the archive:

* Long-term product-family evolution
* Enclosure yellowing and material aging
* Power-cord manufacturers and certification markings
* Manufacturing-location changes
* Internal suppression-board revisions
* Recall-affected product families
* Weight and construction changes over time
* Wall-mounted surge-protector designs
* USB charging integration
* Historical marketplace and pricing data
* Component sourcing and supplier relationships

Additional information regarding documented cord manufacturers, certification markings, conductor sizes, and supplier relationships is available in [[Power Cord Comparison]].

== Simplest Documented Designs ==

Not all surge protectors utilized complex suppression circuitry. The archive presently includes examples ranging from sophisticated multi-component suppression assemblies to minimalist designs relying on a single metal-oxide varistor (MOV). The [[COXOC CO-001S]] is currently among the simplest surge-protection implementations documented by the archive and provides a useful reference point for understanding the lower-complexity end of the consumer surge-protector market.

== Recall-Affected Products ==

Several surge protectors documented by the archive were manufactured during production periods later affected by manufacturer recalls. The APC SurgeArrest family is particularly notable due to the 2013 APC SurgeArrest recall affecting approximately 15 million products manufactured between 1993 and 2002.

* [[APC SurgeArrest Recall (2013)]]

== Models in the Archive ==

=== Amazon Basics ===
* [[Amazon Basics]]
** [[Amazon Basics 270103-B]]

=== APC ===

* [[APC]]
** [[APC SurgeArrest Professional]]
*** [[APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 (Z94030204087)]]
*** [[APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 (Z96030204796)]]
*** [[APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 (Z98010201706)]]
*** [[APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 (Z99080215662)]]
*** [[APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 (2Z0250P17876)]]
*** [[APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 (4Z0638P12907)]]
*** [[APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 (4Z0842P07546)]]
*** [[APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 (7Z1550L09782)]]
*** [[APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 (7Z1714L05335)]]
**
** [[APC SurgeArrest Personal]]
*** [[APC SurgeArrest Personal PER7T (Z98010214399)]]

=== Belkin ===

* [[Belkin]]
** [[Belkin SurgeMaster F9H710-06]]

=== COXOC ===

* [[COXOC]]
** [[COXOC CO-001S]]

=== Curtis ===

* [[Curtis]]
** [[Curtis SP-600]]

=== CyberPower ===
* [[CyberPower]]
** [[CyberPower P704URC1]]

=== Gemini ===
* [[Gemini]]
** [[Gemini Surge Model VG307]]

=== Globe Electric ===

* [[Globe Electric]]
** [[Globe Electric 12-003-7MS]]

=== PowerSentry ===

* [[PowerSentry]]
** [[PowerSentry 626]]

=== Radio Shack ===

* [[Radio Shack]]
** [[Radio Shack 61-2140 Appliance Surge Protector]]

=== Staples ===
* [[Staples]]
** [[Staples 33895-US]]

=== Tripp Lite ===
* [[Tripp Lite]]
** [[Tripp Lite SPIKE BAR SK6-6]]

=== Universal ===

* [[Universal]]
** [[Universal 71632]]
** [[Universal 71637]]
** [[Universal 71641 (Yellowed Example)]]
** [[Universal 71641 (Lightly Yellowed Example)]]

=== Yun ===

* [[Yun]]
** [[Yun YY-6CS]]

== Historical References ==

* [[PC Magazine References]]

== Historical Notes ==

Surge protectors evolved significantly as personal computers, modems, networking equipment, and consumer electronics became increasingly common during the 1980s and 1990s. Products that initially provided simple AC surge suppression gradually incorporated additional filtering, diagnostic features, telephone protection, network protection, coaxial protection, and power-management functions.

Many early devices relied primarily on metal-oxide varistors (MOVs), while later products incorporated additional filtering, telephone protection, network protection, status indicators, cable-management features, uninterruptible power supplies (UPSs), and power-conditioning technologies.

The degree of complexity varied considerably between manufacturers and product lines. Some examples documented by the archive utilized dedicated suppression boards incorporating multiple MOVs, indicator circuits, and filtering components, while others relied upon a single MOV connected directly across the incoming AC supply. These differences illustrate the wide range of surge-protection approaches available to consumers during the personal-computing era.

The examples documented by OldSurge.com span several generations of surge-protection technology, ranging from late-1980s surge suppressors through modern consumer products incorporating USB charging capability, advanced indicator systems, and contemporary surge-suppression designs.

Documented examples include products manufactured or assembled in multiple countries and represent a broad range of designs, from simple consumer surge strips to feature-rich computer and office surge protectors. Both functional and non-functional examples have been preserved to document construction techniques, failure modes, and long-term aging characteristics.

OldSurge.com examples include conventional surge strips, direct-plug wall-mounted surge protectors, relocatable power taps, telephone-protection models, coaxial-protection models, transformer-spaced outlet designs, integrated cord-management systems, office-furniture power-distribution equipment, and modern surge protectors incorporating USB charging capability.

Documented examples have revealed substantial variation both within and between seemingly similar product families. For example, APC SurgeArrest products preserved by the archive demonstrate that Professional and Personal-series models frequently shared enclosure architecture, certifications, and protection ratings while utilizing different internal circuitry and feature sets. Documented Professional-series PRO7 specimens manufactured between 1994 and 2017 additionally incorporate at least five distinct suppression-board generations, multiple branding changes, differing attachment-plug designs, multiple power-cord suppliers, changing manufacturing locations, revised labeling practices, stamped component markings, and measurable weight reductions while retaining a remarkably consistent external appearance.

== Documented Product Evolution ==

The APC collection is particularly significant because it now includes both Professional-series and Personal-series products manufactured during the late 1990s. Comparative examination has revealed substantial mechanical commonality between the two families while documenting distinct suppression-board designs and feature sets.

Examples currently documenting long-term product evolution include the APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 family, multiple Universal surge-protector models, and the emerging Globe Electric Space Plug product family. The APC PRO7 family is particularly significant because documented examples currently span 1994 through 2017 production and preserve multiple generations of suppression circuitry, attachment-plug designs, manufacturing locations, power-cord suppliers, regulatory-labeling practices, and other manufacturing changes introduced over more than two decades of production.

== Collector Notes ==

Devices documented on OldSurge.com are presented for historical, educational, and collecting purposes.

Older surge protectors may no longer provide their original level of protection and should not be relied upon to protect modern electronics without appropriate inspection and testing.

== See Also ==

* [[Power Strips]]
* [[UPS Systems]]
* [[PC Magazine References]]
* [[Power Cord Comparison]]

APC

2026-10-26T23:58:10Z

PowerPig:

'''APC''' (American Power Conversion) is a manufacturer of power-protection products including surge protectors, uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), power-distribution equipment, and related electrical-protection devices.

Founded in 1981, the company became widely known for its Back-UPS and Smart-UPS product lines as well as the SurgeArrest family of surge protectors. APC products were widely deployed in homes, offices, computer rooms, and data centers throughout the personal-computing era.

In 2007, APC was acquired by Schneider Electric and now operates as APC by Schneider Electric.

The APC products documented by the OldSurge Archive presently span more than two decades of manufacture and include multiple generations of SurgeArrest products produced before and after the period covered by the 2013 APC SurgeArrest recall.

== Product Categories ==

* [[Surge Protectors]]
* [[UPS Systems]]
* Power Distribution Equipment

== Notable Product Families ==

* [[APC SurgeArrest Professional]]
* [[APC SurgeArrest Personal]]
* APC Back-UPS
* APC Smart-UPS

== Products Documented by the Archive ==

* [[APC SurgeArrest Professional]]
** [[APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 (Z94030204087)]]
** [[APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 (Z96030204796)]]
** [[APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 (Z98010201706)]]
** [[APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 (Z99080215662)]]
** [[APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 (2Z0250P17876)]]
** [[APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 (4Z0638P12907)]]
** [[APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 (4Z0842P07546)]]
** [[APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 (7Z1550L09782)]]
** [[APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 (7Z1714L05335)]]

* [[APC SurgeArrest Personal]]
** [[APC SurgeArrest Personal PER7T (Z98010214399)]]

* [[APC Magnetic Clip]]

== SurgeArrest Research ==

The APC SurgeArrest family currently represents one of the most extensively documented product groups within the OldSurge Archive.

Documented examples presently span manufacturing dates from 1994 through 2017 and preserve evidence of multiple suppression-board generations, changes in enclosure construction, date-code practices, attachment-plug designs, regulatory labeling, and power-cord suppliers.

Comparative examination has revealed that APC often retained similar enclosure architectures across multiple product families while implementing distinct internal electrical designs. The archive's documented 1998 SurgeArrest Personal PER7T and 1998 SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 provide a notable example, sharing closely related mechanical construction while utilizing different suppression-board families and feature sets.

== Recall Information ==

Several APC SurgeArrest products manufactured between 1993 and 2002 were included in the APC SurgeArrest recall announced in 2013.

Documented archive specimens falling within the affected production period include examples from both the SurgeArrest Professional and SurgeArrest Personal product families.

* [[APC SurgeArrest Recall (2013)]]

== Historical References ==

An archived APC website captured in November 1999 documents the company's surge-protection product lineup and illustrates the breadth of the SurgeArrest family near the end of the 1990s.

Documented product families included SurgeArrest Professional, SurgeArrest Personal, Notebook, Network, Residential, Rackmount, and international-voltage products, demonstrating APC's broad presence within the surge-protection market.

The archived page also highlights related APC protection products including ProtectNet and PowerManager.

[[File:19991117_apcc.com_archive.org_surgeproducts.png|center|700px|Archived APC surge-protection product lineup captured in November 1999.]]

* [[PC Magazine References#APC Symmetra RM|APC Symmetra RM advertisement (December 5, 2000)]]

== Archive Observations ==

The archive's APC examples document substantial product evolution while maintaining recognizable branding and industrial design across multiple generations.

Research has identified numerous third-party cord suppliers used within APC products, including Bon-Eagle, HRSA, an unidentified supplier marked "N.S.", Hi-Pro, Chung Kwang, Baohing, and I-SHENG. These findings indicate that APC sourced power-cord assemblies from multiple manufacturers over the life of the SurgeArrest product family.

The documented APC collection also provides evidence of multiple suppression-board generations carrying copyright dates of ©1993, ©1996, ©1997, ©2002, and ©2009, illustrating the long-term evolution of APC surge-protection designs.

== Related Pages ==

* [[APC SurgeArrest Professional]]
* [[APC SurgeArrest Personal]]
* [[APC SurgeArrest Recall (2013)]]
* [[Power Cord Comparison]]
* [[Surge Protectors]]
* [[UPS Systems]]
* [[Collection Index]]

[[Category:Manufacturers]]

APC SurgeArrest Personal

2026-10-26T23:54:34Z

PowerPig:

'''APC SurgeArrest Personal''' was a family of consumer surge protectors marketed by [[APC]] (American Power Conversion) during the 1990s and 2000s.

Positioned alongside APC's [[APC SurgeArrest Professional|SurgeArrest Professional]] family, the Personal product line targeted home users seeking protection for computers, peripherals, modems, fax machines, and other household electronics. Models commonly incorporated multiple grounded outlets together with AC surge protection and, on selected models, telephone-line protection.

The OldSurge Archive currently documents the seven-outlet PER7T model, a telephone-protection variant manufactured in 1998. Examination of the documented specimen demonstrates that the Personal and Professional families shared substantial mechanical design heritage while utilizing distinct internal circuitry and feature sets.

== Product Positioning ==

During the late 1990s APC marketed multiple SurgeArrest product families simultaneously. The SurgeArrest Professional series targeted business and power users seeking premium protection features, while the SurgeArrest Personal series was marketed toward home users and small offices requiring protection for personal computers, communications equipment, and consumer electronics.

Archived APC marketing materials from November 1999 identify the Personal series as part of APC's broader SurgeArrest lineup alongside Professional, Notebook, Residential, Network, and Rackmount product families.

Although the Personal series occupied a different position within APC's product lineup, teardown examination of the documented PER7T specimen revealed significant commonality with contemporary Professional-series products. The two families shared similar enclosure architecture, regulatory approvals, and protection ratings while utilizing different suppression-board designs and feature sets.

== Model Designations ==

Available evidence suggests that model designations within the Personal series used suffixes to indicate included protection features.

Examples include:

* PER7 - Seven-outlet SurgeArrest Personal
* PER7T - Seven-outlet SurgeArrest Personal with telephone-line protection

Additional models likely existed but have not yet been documented by the archive.

== Products Documented by the Archive ==

{| class="wikitable sortable"
! Model
! Date
! Notes
|-
| [[APC SurgeArrest Personal PER7T (Z98010214399)]]
| 1998
| Telephone-protection model; recall-period specimen.
|}

== Recall Information ==

Certain APC SurgeArrest products were included in APC's 2013 SurgeArrest recall affecting approximately 15 million APC 7-Series and 8-Series surge protectors manufactured between 1993 and 2002.

Affected Personal-series models included the PER7 and PER7T. The archive's documented PER7T specimen was manufactured in 1998 and falls within the affected production range.

Documentation accompanying the archive's PER7T specimen indicates that the unit was submitted to APC under the recall program in June 2021 and was subsequently replaced with a new APC SurgeArrest product manufactured in 2021.

As a result, the documented PER7T represents a rare example of a recalled APC surge protector with known participation in the recall-replacement process.

* [[APC SurgeArrest Recall (2013)]]

== Historical References ==

[[File:19991117_apcc.com_archive.org_surgeproducts.png|center|700px|Archived APC surge-protection product lineup captured in November 1999 showing multiple SurgeArrest product families.]]

== Archive Observations ==

The documented PER7T demonstrates that APC's Personal and Professional SurgeArrest families were more closely related than contemporary marketing materials might suggest. The archive's 1998 PER7T and 1998 PRO7 specimens share nearly identical enclosure architecture, identical UL file numbers, identical 330-volt TVSS ratings, and suppression-board designs carrying 1996 APC copyright markings.

Despite these similarities, internal examination revealed distinct electrical designs. The PER7T utilizes a dedicated telephone-line protection board and a unique suppression-board family not presently documented in the archive's Professional-series examples.

The findings suggest that APC adapted a common mechanical platform to serve multiple market segments while maintaining separate feature sets and electrical designs for Personal and Professional products.

Documentation of additional examples will help establish model relationships, feature differences, construction methods, and the long-term evolution of the product family.

== Related Articles ==

* [[APC]]
* [[APC SurgeArrest Professional]]
* [[APC SurgeArrest Personal PER7T (Z98010214399)]]
* [[APC SurgeArrest Recall (2013)]]
* [[Power Cord Comparison]]
* [[Surge Protectors]]
* [[Collection Index]]

Main Page

2026-10-26T23:51:54Z

PowerPig:

''The Vintage Power Protection Archive''

[[File:MainPage PackardBellProtected 600x400.png|center|alt=Defending vintage computing history, one surge protector at a time.]]

OldSurge.com is dedicated to documenting and preserving the history of surge protectors, power strips, uninterruptible power supplies (UPSs), and related power-protection devices.

The archive combines original photography, measurements, weight documentation, operational testing, teardown analysis, and historical research to preserve information that may otherwise be lost as products are discontinued and supporting documentation disappears.

This archive exists for collectors, researchers, electronics enthusiasts, and anyone interested in the history of power-protection technology.

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== Featured Artifact ==

[[File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_main_01.jpg|right|300px]]

The APC SurgeArrest Personal PER7T is a seven-outlet surge protector manufactured by APC in 1998 as part of the company's consumer-oriented SurgeArrest Personal product family.

Although externally similar to contemporary APC SurgeArrest Professional products, teardown examination revealed a distinct internal design incorporating dedicated AC surge-suppression and telephone-line protection circuit boards. The documented specimen is particularly significant because it participated in APC's SurgeArrest recall program and is accompanied by documentation linking it to the recall process.

As the first SurgeArrest Personal product preserved by the OldSurge Archive, the PER7T provides an important comparison point for understanding how APC differentiated consumer and professional surge-protection products during the late 1990s.

* [[APC SurgeArrest Personal]]
* [[APC SurgeArrest Personal PER7T (Z98010214399)]]
* [[APC SurgeArrest Recall (2013)]]

== Why Old Surge Protectors Matter ==

Surge protectors, power strips, and related power-distribution products are among the most common electronic accessories ever manufactured, yet they are rarely preserved or documented in detail.

Many products disappear with little surviving information beyond a brief specification sheet or advertising brochure. Internal designs, component choices, manufacturing variations, safety features, and engineering changes are often lost when equipment is discarded.

The industry itself has changed significantly over time. Independent manufacturers have merged, been acquired, or disappeared entirely. Product lines once sold under familiar names may have been manufactured by different companies, incorporated into larger brands, or quietly discontinued. Examples documented by the archive include products associated with American Power Conversion (APC), S.L. Waber, Tripp Lite, Curtis, Universal, and other manufacturers whose products, branding, and ownership evolved over time.

OldSurge.com documents these devices through photography, measurement, functional testing, teardown analysis, and historical research. By preserving physical examples and related documentation, the archive creates a long-term record of power-protection and power-distribution technologies that played an important role in the growth of personal computing, office automation, telecommunications, and consumer electronics.

The goal is not simply to collect old hardware, but to document how these products were designed, manufactured, marketed, and used before that information disappears.

== Browse by Manufacturer ==

{| style="width:100%;"
|
* [[ACE]]
* [[Amazon Basics]]
* [[APC]]
* [[Belkin]]
* [[COXOC]]
* [[Curtis]]
* [[CyberPower]]
* [[Gemini]]
* [[Generic]]
* [[Globe Electric]]
|
* [[Herman Miller]]
* [[Opti-UPS]]
* [[PowerSentry]]
* [[Radio Shack]]
* [[S.L. Waber]]
* [[Staples]]
* [[Tripp Lite]]
* [[Universal]]
* [[Yun]]
|}

== Browse by Product Type ==

* [[Surge Protectors]]
* [[Power Strips]]
* [[UPS Systems]]

== Historical References ==

* [[PC Magazine References]]
* [[Historical Price References]]
* [[Power Cord Comparison]]
* [[Recalls]]

== Memorabilia and Literature ==

* [[Memorabilia and Literature]]

== Archive Index ==

* [[Collection Index]]
* [[OldSurge Accession Register]]

== Recent Additions ==

* [[APC SurgeArrest Personal PER7T (Z98010214399)]]
* [[COXOC CO-001S]]
* [[APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 (7Z1550L09782)]]
* [[Globe Electric 12-003-7MS]]
* [[Opti-UPS]]
* [[APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 (4Z0638P12907)]]
* [[PowerSentry 626]]
* [[APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 (Z96030204796)]]
* [[S.L. Waber 952M]]
* [[APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 (Z99080215662)]]

== Important Notice ==

Devices documented on this site are presented as historical artifacts and collectibles. Many older surge protectors may no longer provide effective electrical protection and should not be relied upon to protect modern electronics.

== Methodology ==

Whenever possible, devices are photographed, tested, weighed, measured, and documented before any disassembly is performed. Functional testing, internal examination, and teardown photography are conducted when practical. Non-destructive disassembly techniques are preferred in order to preserve historical examples.

When available, serial numbers, date codes, component markings, patent information, historical advertising, and archived manufacturer documentation are used to establish production dates and document product evolution.

== Ongoing Research ==

Current research efforts include documenting the long-term evolution of APC's SurgeArrest product families through comparative analysis of multiple specimens manufactured between 1994 and 2017.

Documented examples presently include both SurgeArrest Professional and SurgeArrest Personal products manufactured during and after the production period affected by APC's 2013 SurgeArrest recall. Research has identified multiple suppression-board generations carrying copyright dates of ©1993, ©1996, ©1997, ©2002, and ©2009, together with changes in manufacturing location, date-coding practices, regulatory labeling, attachment-plug design, power-cord suppliers, and overall construction.

Recent research has also documented APC's use of multiple third-party cord suppliers including Bon-Eagle, HRSA, an unidentified supplier marked "N.S.", Hi-Pro, Chung Kwang, Baohing, and I-SHENG.

Additional research focuses on identifying manufacturer relationships, product families, historical advertisements, and archived web references associated with surge protectors, power strips, and UPS systems.

Recent work has incorporated archived Internet content, marketplace records, pricing history, manufacturer literature, and period advertising to reconstruct the histories of products and manufacturers that are poorly documented elsewhere.

Current manufacturers and product families under active investigation include APC, PowerSentry, S.L. Waber, Curtis, Globe Electric, Opti-UPS, Universal, and other historical power-protection brands.

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Power Cord Comparison

2026-10-26T23:48:31Z

PowerPig:

Power cords are among the most overlooked components of surge protectors, power strips, relocatable power taps, and uninterruptible power supplies. While marketing materials frequently emphasize surge ratings, outlet counts, and protection features, the power cord itself often provides valuable information regarding manufacturing practices, construction quality, safety certifications, and component sourcing.

The OldSurge Archive documents cord type, conductor size, manufacturer markings, approval identifiers, and related construction details whenever possible. Comparing cords across multiple products can reveal long-term trends in the power-protection industry, including changing supplier relationships, manufacturing locations, certification practices, and product designs.

All corded products presently documented by the OldSurge Archive utilize 14 AWG SJT cord assemblies. The documented examples span multiple decades, manufacturers, product categories, and countries of manufacture, suggesting that 14 AWG SJT cordage became a widely adopted standard throughout the power-protection and power-distribution industries represented within the archive.

Manufacturers identified through cord markings include Bon-Eagle, Apollo, Baohing, CWCO, Hi-Pro, HRSA, Chung Kwang, Rhythm, QIAOPU, I-SHENG, and Kingtec. An additional APC PRO7 example manufactured in 1999 bears the marking "N.S.", which may identify the cord manufacturer but has not yet been positively identified.

All corded products presently documented by the OldSurge Archive utilize 14 AWG SJT cord assemblies. This consistency spans multiple decades of production, numerous manufacturers, and several product categories including surge protectors, relocatable power taps, and power-distribution equipment.

== Overview ==

Most power-protection products utilize flexible power cords identified by standardized designations such as:

* SJT
* SJTW
* SVT

These markings provide information regarding conductor count, insulation type, voltage rating, flexibility, and intended service conditions.

The majority of products currently documented by the archive utilize SJT cordage, reflecting its widespread use in consumer and office electrical products throughout the 1990s and 2000s.

== Common Cord Types ==

{| class="wikitable"
! Cord Type
! Meaning
! Typical Use
|-
| SJT
| Junior Hard Service Thermoplastic Cord
| Surge protectors, power strips, office equipment
|-
| SJTW
| Junior Hard Service Thermoplastic Weather-Resistant Cord
| Outdoor-capable products, extension cords
|-
| SVT
| Vacuum Cleaner Cord
| Light-duty appliances and consumer products
|}

== Documented Cord Manufacturers ==

Manufacturers identified through cord markings include Bon-Eagle, Apollo, Baohing, CWCO, Hi-Pro, Chung Kwang, Rhythm, QIAOPU, I-SHENG, and Kingtec.

* Bon-Eagle
** APC PRO7 (1994, 1996, 1998)
** Universal 71632 (1998)
** Universal 71637 (1998)
** PowerSentry 626 (2002)
** Radio Shack 61-2140 (Unknown)

* Apollo
** COXOC CO-001S (1990s)
** Universal 71641 (2004)
** Staples 33895-US (2011)

* Baohing
** APC PRO7 (2008)

* CWCO
** Model No. 2371, 0728, 2174 Relocatable Power Tap

* Hi-Pro
** APC PRO7 (2002)

* HRSA
** APC SurgeArrest Personal PER7T (1998)

* Chung Kwang
** APC PRO7 (2006)

* I-SHENG
** APC PRO7 (2015)
** APC PRO7 (2017)

* Kingtec
** Amazon Basics 270103-B (2026)
** CyberPower P704URC1

* QIAOPU
** Yun YY-6CS (2006)

* Rhythm
** Gemini Surge Model VG307 (1990s)

* Unidentified
** APC PRO7 (1999) - marked "N.S."
** Belkin F9H710-06 - Belkin-branded cord with no OEM identification
** S.L. Waber 952M (E135710) - Perhaps Bon-Eagle

Additional manufacturers will be added as more products are documented.

== Supplier Timeline ==
{| class="wikitable sortable"
! Manufacturer
! Earliest Example
! Latest Example
! Documented Products
|-
| Bon-Eagle
| 1994
| 2002+
| APC, Universal, PowerSentry, Radio Shack
|-
| Apollo
| 1990s
| 2011
| COXOC, Universal, Staples
|-
| Baohing
| 2008
| 2008
| APC
|-
| Hi-Pro
| 2002
| 2002
| APC
|-
| HRSA
| 1998
| 1998
| APC
|-
| N.S. (Unidentified)
| 1999
| 1999
| APC PRO7
|-
| Chung Kwang
| 2006
| 2006
| APC
|-
| I-SHENG
| 2015
| 2017
| APC
|-
| Kingtec
| 2026
| 2026
| Amazon Basics, CyberPower
|-
| CWCO
| Unknown
| Unknown
| Relocatable Power Tap
|-
| Rhythm
| 1990s
| 1990s
| Gemini
|-
| QIAOPU
| 2006
| 2006
| Yun
|}

== Conductor Size and Construction ==

North American power cords commonly specify conductor size using the American Wire Gauge (AWG) system. In the AWG system, lower numbers indicate larger conductors. For example, 14 AWG conductors are larger and capable of carrying more current with less voltage drop than 16 AWG conductors.

Every corded product currently documented by the OldSurge Archive utilizes three-conductor 14 AWG SJT cordage. This consistency spans multiple decades of production, numerous manufacturers, several countries of manufacture, and a wide range of product types including surge protectors, relocatable power taps, and office power-distribution equipment.

Documented examples include products manufactured by APC, Tripp Lite, Universal, Belkin, PowerSentry, Staples, CyberPower, Amazon Basics, Radio Shack, Yun, Gemini, S.L. Waber, COXOC, and other manufacturers. Despite substantial differences in age, construction, outlet count, intended market, and feature set, all documented examples presently utilize 14 AWG SJT construction.

The observed consistency suggests that 14 AWG SJT cord assemblies became a widely adopted standard for North American surge protectors and related power-distribution products during the period currently represented within the archive.

No examples utilizing 16 AWG, 18 AWG, or other conductor sizes have been identified among the corded products currently documented by the OldSurge Archive.

== Certification File Numbers ==

Power cords frequently carry independent certification identifiers in addition to the approvals applied to the finished product. These markings can provide useful information regarding cord manufacturers, certification agencies, and supplier relationships across multiple product lines.

Common markings include UL (Underwriters Laboratories), CSA (Canadian Standards Association), and ETL (originally Electrical Testing Laboratories, now Intertek ETL). Although the organizations differ, each conducts product safety evaluation and certification for electrical equipment. Certification file numbers often remain associated with a particular cord manufacturer and can provide valuable clues regarding component sourcing and supplier relationships.

Examples documented by the archive include:

{| class="wikitable sortable"
! Product
! Certification Number
! CSA File Number
|-
| [[S.L. Waber 952M]]
| E135710
| LL95737
|-
| [[APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 (Z94030204087)]]
| E135710
| LL152727
|-
| [[Gemini Surge Model VG307]]
| E88231
| LL54008
| -
| [[COXOC CO-001S]]
| E55351
| LL34977
|-
| [[APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 (Z96030204796)]]
| E135710
| LL152727
|-
| [[APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 (Z98010201706)]]
| E135710
| LL55737
|-
| [[APC SurgeArrest Personal PER7T (Z98010214399)]]
| E69167
| LL52902
|-
| [[APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 (2Z0250P17876)]]
| E227088
| —
|-
| [[Universal 71632]]
| E135710
| LL95737
|-
| [[Universal 71637]]
| E135710
| LL95737
|-
| [[APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 (Z99080215662)]]
| E160081
| LL86908
|-
| [[PowerSentry 626]]
| E135710
| LL95737
|-
| [[Belkin SurgeMaster F9H710-06]]
| E177638
| Unknown
|-
| [[Universal 71641 (Yellowed Example)]]
| E176194
| LL109777
|-
| [[Universal 71641 (Lightly Yellowed Example)]]
| E176194
| LL109777
|-
| [[Yun YY-6CS]]
| E247978
| —
|-
| [[APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 (4Z0638P12907)]]
| E54024
| LL65965
|-
| [[APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 (4Z0842P07546)]]
| E159216
| Unknown
|-
| [[ACE 33543 Relocatable Power Tap]]
| E177868
| LL109777
|-
| [[Staples 33895-US]]
| E176194
| LL196777
|-
| [[APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 (7Z1550L09782)]]
| E88265-C
| LL81924
|-
| [[APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 (7Z1714L05335)]]
| E88265-C
| LL81924
|-
| [[CyberPower P704URC1]]
| ETL HU18210
| —
|-
| [[Amazon Basics 270103-B]]
| ETL 5013210
| Unknown
|-
| [[Model No. 2371, 0728, 2174 Relocatable Power Tap]]
| E55178
| LL40876
|-
| [[Radio Shack 61-2140 Appliance Surge Protector]]
| E135710
| LL95787
|}

== Archive Observations ==
All corded products presently documented by the OldSurge Archive utilize SJT 14/3 cord assemblies. The documented examples span multiple decades, manufacturers, product categories, and countries of manufacture, suggesting that 14 AWG SJT cordage was widely adopted throughout the power-protection and power-distribution industries represented within the archive.

Documented examples indicate that manufacturers frequently sourced cord assemblies from third-party suppliers rather than producing cords internally. Manufacturers identified through cord markings include Bon-Eagle, Apollo, Baohing, CWCO, Rhythm, I-SHENG, and Kingtec. A 2003 Belkin SurgeMaster F9H710-06 example bears BELKIN SURGEMASTER branding on the cord jacket but does not identify the underlying cord manufacturer, suggesting the use of a private-labeled cord assembly.

Bon-Eagle appears repeatedly among products documented by the archive, including APC, Universal, Radio Shack, and PowerSentry examples manufactured between the 1990s and early 2000s. All documented Bon-Eagle cord assemblies currently preserved by the archive utilize 14 AWG SJT construction. The recurring appearance of UL file number E135710 suggests widespread use of Bon-Eagle-manufactured cord assemblies across multiple brands, product families, and conductor sizes.

Apollo-manufactured cord assemblies have been documented on products spanning at least the 1990s through 2011. Documented examples include the COXOC CO-001S, Universal 71641, and Staples 33895-US. These products differ substantially in age, construction, manufacturer, and intended market segment, yet all utilize Apollo-manufactured SJT 14/3 cord assemblies. The COXOC example carries UL file number E55351 and CSA file number LL34977, while the later Universal and Staples examples utilize UL file number E176194, demonstrating that multiple Apollo-certified cord assemblies are represented within the archive.

Documented APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 examples reveal multiple cord suppliers over the product family's production life. Examples manufactured in 1994, 1996, and 1998 utilized Bon-Eagle-manufactured cord assemblies. A 1999 example utilizes a cord carrying UL file number E160081 and CSA file number LL86908 and bears the marking "N.S.". Although the significance of the marking has not yet been determined, it may identify the cord manufacturer. Additional documentation may eventually permit positive identification. A December 2002 example utilized a Hi-Pro-manufactured cord carrying UL file number E227088. A June 2006 example utilized a Chung Kwang-manufactured cord carrying UL file number E54024 and CSA file number LL65965. A 2008 example utilized a Baohing-manufactured cord assembly. Examples manufactured in 2015 and 2017 utilized I-SHENG-manufactured cord assemblies carrying UL file number E88265-C and CSA file number LL81924.

The APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 family presently documents one of the most extensive cord-supplier timelines preserved by the archive. Documented examples manufactured between 1994 and 2017 identify Bon-Eagle, Hi-Pro, Chung Kwang, Baohing, and I-SHENG as cord suppliers while the overall PRO7 enclosure and product identity remained largely unchanged. The newly documented 2015 specimen confirms APC's continued use of I-SHENG-manufactured cord assemblies prior to the archive's 2017 example and helps establish continuity within the final documented generation of PRO7 production.

Documented APC SurgeArrest Personal products provide additional evidence that APC sourced cord assemblies from multiple suppliers during the same production period. The archive's documented 1998 APC SurgeArrest Personal PER7T utilizes an HRSA-manufactured SJT 14/3 cord carrying UL file number E69167 and CSA file number LL52902. In contrast, the archive's contemporary 1998 APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 utilizes a Bon-Eagle-manufactured cord carrying UL file number E135710 and CSA file number LL55737.

Together with the archive's 1999 PRO7 example carrying the unidentified "N.S." marking, these findings indicate that APC was sourcing cord assemblies from multiple suppliers simultaneously across different SurgeArrest product families during the late 1990s.

The most recent examples documented by the archive include the Amazon Basics 270103-B and CyberPower P704URC1. Both utilize Kingtec (Vietnam) Technologies Co., Ltd. cord assemblies manufactured in Vietnam and marked with ETL certification identifiers rather than the UL and CSA file numbers commonly observed on many older products. Despite substantial differences in product design and feature sets, both examples utilize 14 AWG SJT cord construction.

The COXOC CO-001S presently represents the earliest documented Apollo-manufactured cord assembly preserved by the archive. Although the production date of the artifact remains uncertain, its overall design characteristics suggest manufacture during the 1990s, extending the documented Apollo timeline beyond previously identified 2004 and 2011 examples.

Additional documented examples may reveal broader industry trends involving conductor size, supplier relationships, certification practices, manufacturing locations, and component standardization.

== Documented Cord Markings ==

The following images document power-cord manufacturer markings, certification identifiers, conductor sizes, and related construction details observed on products preserved by the OldSurge Archive.

=== Bon-Eagle ===

<gallery mode="packed" heights="180">
File:Surge_Universal_71637_1998_Cable_01.jpg|Bon-Eagle SJT 14/3 cord marking from Universal 71637.
File:Surge_Universal_71637_1998_Cable_02.jpg|UL and CSA markings from Universal 71637 cord assembly.
File:surge_APC_Pro7_Z96030204796_cord_detail_01.jpg|Bon-Eagle SJT 14/3 cord marking from APC PRO7 (1996).
File:surge_PowerSentry_626_cord_detail_01.jpg|Bon-Eagle SJT 14/3 cord marking from PowerSentry 626.
File:surge_Universal_71632_1998_cable_detail_01.jpg|Bon-Eagle SJT 14/3 cord marking from Universal 71632.
File:surge_Universal_71632_1998_cable_close_01.jpg|CSA LL95737 certification marking and FT2 rating from Universal 71632.
File:surge_APC_Pro7_1998_Z98010201706_cord_detail_01.jpg|Bon-Eagle SJT 14/3 cord marking from APC PRO7 (1998).
File:surge_APC_Pro7_1998_Z98010201706_cord_detail_02.jpg|UL file number E135710 and CSA file number LL55737 from APC PRO7 (1998).
File:surge_RadioShack_61-2140_corddetail_01.jpg|Bon-Eagle SJT 14/3 cord marking from Radio Shack 61-2140 Appliance Surge Protector.
</gallery>

=== Apollo ===

<gallery mode="packed" heights="180">
File:surge_COXOC_CO-001S_corddetail_01.jpg|Apollo SJT 14/3 cord marking from COXOC CO-001S.
File:surge_COXOC_CO-001S_corddetail_02.jpg|UL file number E55351, CSA file number LL34977, and conductor specifications from COXOC CO-001S.
File:surge_universal_71641_lightly_yellowed_corddetail_01.jpg|Apollo SJT 14/3 cord marking from Universal 71641.
File:surge_universal_71641_yellowed_cable_detail_02.jpg|Apollo manufacturer marking and CSA file number LL109777 from Universal 71641.
File:Surge_Staples_33895-US_2011_Cable_01.jpg|Apollo SJT 14/3 cord marking from Staples 33895-US.
File:Surge_Staples_33895-US_2011_Cable_02.jpg|UL E176194 cord marking and electrical ratings from Staples 33895-US.
File:Surge_Staples_33895-US_2011_Cable_03.jpg|Apollo manufacturer marking and CSA file number LL196777.
</gallery>

=== Baohing ===

<gallery mode="packed" heights="180">
File:surge_APC_Pro7_2008_4Z0842P07546_corddetail_01.jpg|Baohing SJT 14/3 cord marking from APC PRO7 (2008).
File:surge_APC_Pro7_2008_4Z0842P07546_corddetail_02.jpg|Baohing manufacturer marking from APC PRO7 (2008).
File:surge_APC_Pro7_2008_4Z0842P07546_corddetail_03.jpg|Additional cord specifications from APC PRO7 (2008).
</gallery>

=== CWCO ===

<gallery mode="packed" heights="180">
File:RelocatablePowerTap-Modl-No.-2371-0728-2174-cord-01.jpg|CWCO SJT 14/3 cord marking with UL file E55178 and VW-1 rating.
File:RelocatablePowerTap-Modl-No.-2371-0728-2174-cord-02.jpg|CSA LL40876 certification marking and FT2 rating.
</gallery>

=== Hi-Pro ===

<gallery mode="packed" heights="180">
File:surge_APC_SurgeArrestPro_2Z0250P17876_cord_detail_01.jpg|Hi-Pro manufacturer marking and FT2 rating from APC PRO7 (2002).
File:surge_APC_SurgeArrestPro_2Z0250P17876_cord_detail_02.jpg|UL file number E227088, VW-1 rating, and 14/3 specifications.
</gallery>

=== HRSA ===

<gallery mode="packed" heights="180">
File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_corddetail_01.jpg|HRSA SJT 14/3 cord marking from APC SurgeArrest Personal PER7T.
File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_corddetail_02.jpg|UL file number E69167, CSA file number LL52902, FT2 rating, and conductor specifications from APC SurgeArrest Personal PER7T.
</gallery>

=== Chung Kwang ===

<gallery mode="packed" heights="180">
File:surge_APC_Pro7_4Z0638P12907_cord_detail_01.jpg|Chung Kwang SJT 14/3 cord marking from APC PRO7 (2006).
File:surge_APC_Pro7_4Z0638P12907_cord_detail_02.jpg|CSA file number LL65965, FT2 flame rating, and conductor specifications from APC PRO7 (2006).
</gallery>

=== I-SHENG ===

<gallery mode="packed" heights="180">
File:surge_APC_Pro7_7Z1714L0535_cableLeft_01.jpg|I-SHENG SJT 14/3 cord assembly from APC PRO7 (2017).
File:surge_APC_Pro7_7Z1714L0535_cablemiddle_01.jpg|CSA file number LL81924 and I-SHENG manufacturer markings.
File:surge_APC_Pro7_7Z1714L0535_cableright_01.jpg|UL file number E88265-C, VW-1 flame rating, and conductor specifications.
File:surge_APC_Pro7_7Z1550L09782_corddetail_01.jpg|I-SHENG SJT 14/3 cord assembly from APC PRO7 (2015).
File:surge_APC_Pro7_7Z1550L09782_corddetail_02.jpg|CSA file number LL81924 and I-SHENG manufacturer markings.
File:surge_APC_Pro7_7Z1550L09782_corddetail_03.jpg|UL file number E88265-C, VW-1 flame rating, and conductor specifications.
</gallery>

=== Kingtec ===

<gallery mode="packed" heights="180">
File:surge_AmazonBasics_270103-B_cord_01.jpg|Kingtec SJT 14/3 cord marking from Amazon Basics 270103-B.
File:surge_AmazonBasics_270103-B_cord_02.jpg|Kingtec (Vietnam) Technologies Co., Ltd. manufacturer marking.
File:surge_AmazonBasics_270103-B_cord_03.jpg|ETLus certification marking and conductor specifications.
File:surge_CyberPower_P704URC1_new_corddetail_01.jpg|Kingtec SJT 14/3 cord marking from CyberPower P704URC1.
File:surge_CyberPower_P704URC1_new_corddetail_02.jpg|Kingtec (Vietnam) Technologies Co., Ltd. manufacturer marking.
File:surge_CyberPower_P704URC1_new_corddetail_03.jpg|ETL certification number HU18210 and conductor specifications.
</gallery>

=== QIAOPU ===

<gallery mode="packed" heights="180">
File:surge_yun_yy-6cs_corddata_01.jpg|QIAOPU SJT 14/3 cord marking from Yun YY-6CS.
File:surge_yun_yy-6cs_corddata_02.jpg|UL file number E247978, VW-1 rating, and conductor specifications.
</gallery>

=== Rhythm ===

<gallery mode="packed" heights="180">
File:surge_Gemini_VG307_cordmarkings_01.jpg|Rhythm SJT 14/3 cord marking from Gemini Surge Model VG307.
File:surge_Gemini_VG307_morecordmarkings_01.jpg|UL E88231 and CSA LL54008 certification markings.
</gallery>

=== Unidentified or Unconfirmed ===

<gallery mode="packed" heights="180">
File:surge-Belkin-SurgeMaster-F9H710-06-cable-belkinbranding_01.jpg|Belkin SurgeMaster branded SJT 14/3 cord with no visible OEM manufacturer marking.
File:surge-Belkin-SurgeMaster-F9H710-06-cablemarkings_01.jpg|UL E177638, SJT, VW-1, FT2, and 14 AWG markings.
File:surge_APC_Pro7_Z99080215662_plug_cord_detail_01.jpg|UL file number E160081, VW-1 flame rating, and unidentified "N.S." manufacturer marking from APC PRO7 (1999).
File:surge_APC_Pro7_Z99080215662_plug_cord_detail_02.jpg|CSA file number LL86908, FT2 rating, and conductor specifications from APC PRO7 (1999).
File:powertap_SLWaber_952M_cord_detail_01.jpg|SJT 14/3 cord marking from S.L. Waber 952M relocatable power tap. Certification identifiers correspond to examples marked Bon-Eagle elsewhere in the archive, but no manufacturer marking is present.
</gallery>

== Historical Notes ==

Power cords are often among the most durable and standardized components incorporated into power-protection products. Because cord markings frequently survive long after packaging and documentation have been discarded, they can provide important clues regarding manufacturing date, supplier relationships, certification history, and product lineage.

Cord manufacturers rarely receive attention in contemporary marketing materials, making surviving markings a useful source of information for reconstructing historical supply chains.

The APC products documented by the archive are particularly valuable in this regard. Examples manufactured between 1994 and 2017 identify Bon-Eagle, HRSA, Hi-Pro, Chung Kwang, Baohing, and I-SHENG as cord suppliers while the broader SurgeArrest product family evolved over more than two decades of production.

== Related Articles ==

* [[Surge Protectors]]
* [[Power Strips]]
* [[Collection Index]]

[[Category:Historical References]]

Power Cord Comparison

2026-10-26T23:42:08Z

PowerPig:

Power cords are among the most overlooked components of surge protectors, power strips, relocatable power taps, and uninterruptible power supplies. While marketing materials frequently emphasize surge ratings, outlet counts, and protection features, the power cord itself often provides valuable information regarding manufacturing practices, construction quality, safety certifications, and component sourcing.

The OldSurge Archive documents cord type, conductor size, manufacturer markings, approval identifiers, and related construction details whenever possible. Comparing cords across multiple products can reveal long-term trends in the power-protection industry, including changing supplier relationships, manufacturing locations, certification practices, and product designs.

All corded products presently documented by the OldSurge Archive utilize 14 AWG SJT cord assemblies. The documented examples span multiple decades, manufacturers, product categories, and countries of manufacture, suggesting that 14 AWG SJT cordage became a widely adopted standard throughout the power-protection and power-distribution industries represented within the archive.

Documented cord suppliers presently include Bon-Eagle, Apollo, Hi-Pro, Chung Kwang, Baohing, I-SHENG, Kingtec, CWCO, QIAOPU, Rhythm, and HRSA.

All corded products presently documented by the OldSurge Archive utilize 14 AWG SJT cord assemblies. This consistency spans multiple decades of production, numerous manufacturers, and several product categories including surge protectors, relocatable power taps, and power-distribution equipment.

== Overview ==

Most power-protection products utilize flexible power cords identified by standardized designations such as:

* SJT
* SJTW
* SVT

These markings provide information regarding conductor count, insulation type, voltage rating, flexibility, and intended service conditions.

The majority of products currently documented by the archive utilize SJT cordage, reflecting its widespread use in consumer and office electrical products throughout the 1990s and 2000s.

== Common Cord Types ==

{| class="wikitable"
! Cord Type
! Meaning
! Typical Use
|-
| SJT
| Junior Hard Service Thermoplastic Cord
| Surge protectors, power strips, office equipment
|-
| SJTW
| Junior Hard Service Thermoplastic Weather-Resistant Cord
| Outdoor-capable products, extension cords
|-
| SVT
| Vacuum Cleaner Cord
| Light-duty appliances and consumer products
|}

== Documented Cord Manufacturers ==

Manufacturers identified through cord markings include Bon-Eagle, Apollo, Baohing, CWCO, Hi-Pro, Chung Kwang, Rhythm, QIAOPU, I-SHENG, and Kingtec.

* Bon-Eagle
** APC PRO7 (1994, 1996, 1998)
** Universal 71632 (1998)
** Universal 71637 (1998)
** PowerSentry 626 (2002)
** Radio Shack 61-2140 (Unknown)

* Apollo
** COXOC CO-001S (1990s)
** Universal 71641 (2004)
** Staples 33895-US (2011)

* Baohing
** APC PRO7 (2008)

* CWCO
** Model No. 2371, 0728, 2174 Relocatable Power Tap

* Hi-Pro
** APC PRO7 (2002)

* HRSA
** APC SurgeArrest Personal PER7T (1998)

* Chung Kwang
** APC PRO7 (2006)

* I-SHENG
** APC PRO7 (2015)
** APC PRO7 (2017)

* Kingtec
** Amazon Basics 270103-B (2026)
** CyberPower P704URC1

* QIAOPU
** Yun YY-6CS (2006)

* Rhythm
** Gemini Surge Model VG307 (1990s)

* Unidentified
** APC PRO7 (1999) - marked "N.S."
** Belkin F9H710-06 - Belkin-branded cord with no OEM identification
** S.L. Waber 952M (E135710) - Perhaps Bon-Eagle

Additional manufacturers will be added as more products are documented.

== Supplier Timeline ==
{| class="wikitable sortable"
! Manufacturer
! Earliest Example
! Latest Example
! Documented Products
|-
| Bon-Eagle
| 1994
| 2002+
| APC, Universal, PowerSentry, Radio Shack
|-
| Apollo
| 1990s
| 2011
| COXOC, Universal, Staples
|-
| Baohing
| 2008
| 2008
| APC
|-
| Hi-Pro
| 2002
| 2002
| APC
|-
| HRSA
| 1998
| 1998
| APC
|-
| Chung Kwang
| 2006
| 2006
| APC
|-
| I-SHENG
| 2015
| 2017
| APC
|-
| Kingtec
| 2026
| 2026
| Amazon Basics, CyberPower
|-
| CWCO
| Unknown
| Unknown
| Relocatable Power Tap
|-
| Rhythm
| 1990s
| 1990s
| Gemini
|-
| QIAOPU
| 2006
| 2006
| Yun
|}

== Conductor Size and Construction ==

North American power cords commonly specify conductor size using the American Wire Gauge (AWG) system. In the AWG system, lower numbers indicate larger conductors. For example, 14 AWG conductors are larger and capable of carrying more current with less voltage drop than 16 AWG conductors.

Every corded product currently documented by the OldSurge Archive utilizes three-conductor 14 AWG SJT cordage. This consistency spans multiple decades of production, numerous manufacturers, several countries of manufacture, and a wide range of product types including surge protectors, relocatable power taps, and office power-distribution equipment.

Documented examples include products manufactured by APC, Tripp Lite, Universal, Belkin, PowerSentry, Staples, CyberPower, Amazon Basics, Radio Shack, Yun, Gemini, S.L. Waber, COXOC, and other manufacturers. Despite substantial differences in age, construction, outlet count, intended market, and feature set, all documented examples presently utilize 14 AWG SJT construction.

The observed consistency suggests that 14 AWG SJT cord assemblies became a widely adopted standard for North American surge protectors and related power-distribution products during the period currently represented within the archive.

No examples utilizing 16 AWG, 18 AWG, or other conductor sizes have been identified among the corded products currently documented by the OldSurge Archive.

== Certification File Numbers ==

Power cords frequently carry independent certification identifiers in addition to the approvals applied to the finished product. These markings can provide useful information regarding cord manufacturers, certification agencies, and supplier relationships across multiple product lines.

Common markings include UL (Underwriters Laboratories), CSA (Canadian Standards Association), and ETL (originally Electrical Testing Laboratories, now Intertek ETL). Although the organizations differ, each conducts product safety evaluation and certification for electrical equipment. Certification file numbers often remain associated with a particular cord manufacturer and can provide valuable clues regarding component sourcing and supplier relationships.

Examples documented by the archive include:

{| class="wikitable sortable"
! Product
! Certification Number
! CSA File Number
|-
| [[S.L. Waber 952M]]
| E135710
| LL95737
|-
| [[APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 (Z94030204087)]]
| E135710
| LL152727
|-
| [[Gemini Surge Model VG307]]
| E88231
| LL54008
| -
| [[COXOC CO-001S]]
| E55351
| LL34977
|-
| [[APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 (Z96030204796)]]
| E135710
| LL152727
|-
| [[APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 (Z98010201706)]]
| E135710
| LL55737
|-
| [[APC SurgeArrest Personal PER7T (Z98010214399)]]
| E69167
| LL52902
|-
| [[APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 (2Z0250P17876)]]
| E227088
| —
|-
| [[Universal 71632]]
| E135710
| LL95737
|-
| [[Universal 71637]]
| E135710
| LL95737
|-
| [[APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 (Z99080215662)]]
| E160081
| LL86908
|-
| [[PowerSentry 626]]
| E135710
| LL95737
|-
| [[Belkin SurgeMaster F9H710-06]]
| E177638
| Unknown
|-
| [[Universal 71641 (Yellowed Example)]]
| E176194
| LL109777
|-
| [[Universal 71641 (Lightly Yellowed Example)]]
| E176194
| LL109777
|-
| [[Yun YY-6CS]]
| E247978
| —
|-
| [[APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 (4Z0638P12907)]]
| E54024
| LL65965
|-
| [[APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 (4Z0842P07546)]]
| E159216
| Unknown
|-
| [[ACE 33543 Relocatable Power Tap]]
| E177868
| LL109777
|-
| [[Staples 33895-US]]
| E176194
| LL196777
|-
| [[APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 (7Z1550L09782)]]
| E88265-C
| LL81924
|-
| [[APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 (7Z1714L05335)]]
| E88265-C
| LL81924
|-
| [[CyberPower P704URC1]]
| ETL HU18210
| —
|-
| [[Amazon Basics 270103-B]]
| ETL 5013210
| Unknown
|-
| [[Model No. 2371, 0728, 2174 Relocatable Power Tap]]
| E55178
| LL40876
|-
| [[Radio Shack 61-2140 Appliance Surge Protector]]
| E135710
| LL95787
|}

== Archive Observations ==
All corded products presently documented by the OldSurge Archive utilize SJT 14/3 cord assemblies. The documented examples span multiple decades, manufacturers, product categories, and countries of manufacture, suggesting that 14 AWG SJT cordage was widely adopted throughout the power-protection and power-distribution industries represented within the archive.

Documented examples indicate that manufacturers frequently sourced cord assemblies from third-party suppliers rather than producing cords internally. Manufacturers identified through cord markings include Bon-Eagle, Apollo, Baohing, CWCO, Rhythm, I-SHENG, and Kingtec. A 2003 Belkin SurgeMaster F9H710-06 example bears BELKIN SURGEMASTER branding on the cord jacket but does not identify the underlying cord manufacturer, suggesting the use of a private-labeled cord assembly.

Bon-Eagle appears repeatedly among products documented by the archive, including APC, Universal, Radio Shack, and PowerSentry examples manufactured between the 1990s and early 2000s. All documented Bon-Eagle cord assemblies currently preserved by the archive utilize 14 AWG SJT construction. The recurring appearance of UL file number E135710 suggests widespread use of Bon-Eagle-manufactured cord assemblies across multiple brands, product families, and conductor sizes.

Apollo-manufactured cord assemblies have been documented on products spanning at least the 1990s through 2011. Documented examples include the COXOC CO-001S, Universal 71641, and Staples 33895-US. These products differ substantially in age, construction, manufacturer, and intended market segment, yet all utilize Apollo-manufactured SJT 14/3 cord assemblies. The COXOC example carries UL file number E55351 and CSA file number LL34977, while the later Universal and Staples examples utilize UL file number E176194, demonstrating that multiple Apollo-certified cord assemblies are represented within the archive.

Documented APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 examples reveal multiple cord suppliers over the product family's production life. Examples manufactured in 1994, 1996, and 1998 utilized Bon-Eagle-manufactured cord assemblies. A 1999 example utilizes a cord carrying UL file number E160081 and CSA file number LL86908 but does not identify the underlying manufacturer. A December 2002 example utilized a Hi-Pro-manufactured cord carrying UL file number E227088. A June 2006 example utilized a Chung Kwang-manufactured cord carrying UL file number E54024 and CSA file number LL65965. A 2008 example utilized a Baohing-manufactured cord assembly. Examples manufactured in 2015 and 2017 utilized I-SHENG-manufactured cord assemblies carrying UL file number E88265-C and CSA file number LL81924.

The APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 family presently documents one of the most extensive cord-supplier timelines preserved by the archive. Documented examples manufactured between 1994 and 2017 identify Bon-Eagle, Hi-Pro, Chung Kwang, Baohing, and I-SHENG as cord suppliers while the overall PRO7 enclosure and product identity remained largely unchanged. The newly documented 2015 specimen confirms APC's continued use of I-SHENG-manufactured cord assemblies prior to the archive's 2017 example and helps establish continuity within the final documented generation of PRO7 production.

Documented APC SurgeArrest Personal products provide additional evidence that APC sourced cord assemblies from multiple suppliers during the same production period. The archive's documented 1998 APC SurgeArrest Personal PER7T utilizes an HRSA-manufactured SJT 14/3 cord carrying UL file number E69167 and CSA file number LL52902. In contrast, the archive's contemporary 1998 APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 utilizes a Bon-Eagle-manufactured cord carrying UL file number E135710 and CSA file number LL55737. The differing cord suppliers demonstrate that APC sourced cord assemblies independently across multiple SurgeArrest product families.

The most recent examples documented by the archive include the Amazon Basics 270103-B and CyberPower P704URC1. Both utilize Kingtec (Vietnam) Technologies Co., Ltd. cord assemblies manufactured in Vietnam and marked with ETL certification identifiers rather than the UL and CSA file numbers commonly observed on many older products. Despite substantial differences in product design and feature sets, both examples utilize 14 AWG SJT cord construction.

The COXOC CO-001S presently represents the earliest documented Apollo-manufactured cord assembly preserved by the archive. Although the production date of the artifact remains uncertain, its overall design characteristics suggest manufacture during the 1990s, extending the documented Apollo timeline beyond previously identified 2004 and 2011 examples.

Additional documented examples may reveal broader industry trends involving conductor size, supplier relationships, certification practices, manufacturing locations, and component standardization.

== Documented Cord Markings ==

The following images document power-cord manufacturer markings, certification identifiers, conductor sizes, and related construction details observed on products preserved by the OldSurge Archive.

=== Bon-Eagle ===

<gallery mode="packed" heights="180">
File:Surge_Universal_71637_1998_Cable_01.jpg|Bon-Eagle SJT 14/3 cord marking from Universal 71637.
File:Surge_Universal_71637_1998_Cable_02.jpg|UL and CSA markings from Universal 71637 cord assembly.
File:surge_APC_Pro7_Z96030204796_cord_detail_01.jpg|Bon-Eagle SJT 14/3 cord marking from APC PRO7 (1996).
File:surge_PowerSentry_626_cord_detail_01.jpg|Bon-Eagle SJT 14/3 cord marking from PowerSentry 626.
File:surge_Universal_71632_1998_cable_detail_01.jpg|Bon-Eagle SJT 14/3 cord marking from Universal 71632.
File:surge_Universal_71632_1998_cable_close_01.jpg|CSA LL95737 certification marking and FT2 rating from Universal 71632.
File:surge_APC_Pro7_1998_Z98010201706_cord_detail_01.jpg|Bon-Eagle SJT 14/3 cord marking from APC PRO7 (1998).
File:surge_APC_Pro7_1998_Z98010201706_cord_detail_02.jpg|UL file number E135710 and CSA file number LL55737 from APC PRO7 (1998).
File:surge_RadioShack_61-2140_corddetail_01.jpg|Bon-Eagle SJT 14/3 cord marking from Radio Shack 61-2140 Appliance Surge Protector.
</gallery>

=== Apollo ===

<gallery mode="packed" heights="180">
File:surge_COXOC_CO-001S_corddetail_01.jpg|Apollo SJT 14/3 cord marking from COXOC CO-001S.
File:surge_COXOC_CO-001S_corddetail_02.jpg|UL file number E55351, CSA file number LL34977, and conductor specifications from COXOC CO-001S.
File:surge_universal_71641_lightly_yellowed_corddetail_01.jpg|Apollo SJT 14/3 cord marking from Universal 71641.
File:surge_universal_71641_yellowed_cable_detail_02.jpg|Apollo manufacturer marking and CSA file number LL109777 from Universal 71641.
File:Surge_Staples_33895-US_2011_Cable_01.jpg|Apollo SJT 14/3 cord marking from Staples 33895-US.
File:Surge_Staples_33895-US_2011_Cable_02.jpg|UL E176194 cord marking and electrical ratings from Staples 33895-US.
File:Surge_Staples_33895-US_2011_Cable_03.jpg|Apollo manufacturer marking and CSA file number LL196777.
</gallery>

=== Baohing ===

<gallery mode="packed" heights="180">
File:surge_APC_Pro7_2008_4Z0842P07546_corddetail_01.jpg|Baohing SJT 14/3 cord marking from APC PRO7 (2008).
File:surge_APC_Pro7_2008_4Z0842P07546_corddetail_02.jpg|Baohing manufacturer marking from APC PRO7 (2008).
File:surge_APC_Pro7_2008_4Z0842P07546_corddetail_03.jpg|Additional cord specifications from APC PRO7 (2008).
</gallery>

=== CWCO ===

<gallery mode="packed" heights="180">
File:RelocatablePowerTap-Modl-No.-2371-0728-2174-cord-01.jpg|CWCO SJT 14/3 cord marking with UL file E55178 and VW-1 rating.
File:RelocatablePowerTap-Modl-No.-2371-0728-2174-cord-02.jpg|CSA LL40876 certification marking and FT2 rating.
</gallery>

=== Hi-Pro ===

<gallery mode="packed" heights="180">
File:surge_APC_SurgeArrestPro_2Z0250P17876_cord_detail_01.jpg|Hi-Pro manufacturer marking and FT2 rating from APC PRO7 (2002).
File:surge_APC_SurgeArrestPro_2Z0250P17876_cord_detail_02.jpg|UL file number E227088, VW-1 rating, and 14/3 specifications.
</gallery>

=== HRSA ===

<gallery mode="packed" heights="180">
File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_corddetail_01.jpg|HRSA SJT 14/3 cord marking from APC SurgeArrest Personal PER7T.
File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_corddetail_02.jpg|UL file number E69167, CSA file number LL52902, FT2 rating, and conductor specifications from APC SurgeArrest Personal PER7T.
</gallery>

=== Chung Kwang ===

<gallery mode="packed" heights="180">
File:surge_APC_Pro7_4Z0638P12907_cord_detail_01.jpg|Chung Kwang SJT 14/3 cord marking from APC PRO7 (2006).
File:surge_APC_Pro7_4Z0638P12907_cord_detail_02.jpg|CSA file number LL65965, FT2 flame rating, and conductor specifications from APC PRO7 (2006).
</gallery>

=== I-SHENG ===

<gallery mode="packed" heights="180">
File:surge_APC_Pro7_7Z1714L0535_cableLeft_01.jpg|I-SHENG SJT 14/3 cord assembly from APC PRO7 (2017).
File:surge_APC_Pro7_7Z1714L0535_cablemiddle_01.jpg|CSA file number LL81924 and I-SHENG manufacturer markings.
File:surge_APC_Pro7_7Z1714L0535_cableright_01.jpg|UL file number E88265-C, VW-1 flame rating, and conductor specifications.
File:surge_APC_Pro7_7Z1550L09782_corddetail_01.jpg|I-SHENG SJT 14/3 cord assembly from APC PRO7 (2015).
File:surge_APC_Pro7_7Z1550L09782_corddetail_02.jpg|CSA file number LL81924 and I-SHENG manufacturer markings.
File:surge_APC_Pro7_7Z1550L09782_corddetail_03.jpg|UL file number E88265-C, VW-1 flame rating, and conductor specifications.
</gallery>

=== Kingtec ===

<gallery mode="packed" heights="180">
File:surge_AmazonBasics_270103-B_cord_01.jpg|Kingtec SJT 14/3 cord marking from Amazon Basics 270103-B.
File:surge_AmazonBasics_270103-B_cord_02.jpg|Kingtec (Vietnam) Technologies Co., Ltd. manufacturer marking.
File:surge_AmazonBasics_270103-B_cord_03.jpg|ETLus certification marking and conductor specifications.
File:surge_CyberPower_P704URC1_new_corddetail_01.jpg|Kingtec SJT 14/3 cord marking from CyberPower P704URC1.
File:surge_CyberPower_P704URC1_new_corddetail_02.jpg|Kingtec (Vietnam) Technologies Co., Ltd. manufacturer marking.
File:surge_CyberPower_P704URC1_new_corddetail_03.jpg|ETL certification number HU18210 and conductor specifications.
</gallery>

=== QIAOPU ===

<gallery mode="packed" heights="180">
File:surge_yun_yy-6cs_corddata_01.jpg|QIAOPU SJT 14/3 cord marking from Yun YY-6CS.
File:surge_yun_yy-6cs_corddata_02.jpg|UL file number E247978, VW-1 rating, and conductor specifications.
</gallery>

=== Rhythm ===

<gallery mode="packed" heights="180">
File:surge_Gemini_VG307_cordmarkings_01.jpg|Rhythm SJT 14/3 cord marking from Gemini Surge Model VG307.
File:surge_Gemini_VG307_morecordmarkings_01.jpg|UL E88231 and CSA LL54008 certification markings.
</gallery>

=== Unidentified or Unconfirmed ===

<gallery mode="packed" heights="180">
File:surge-Belkin-SurgeMaster-F9H710-06-cable-belkinbranding_01.jpg|Belkin SurgeMaster branded SJT 14/3 cord with no visible OEM manufacturer marking.
File:surge-Belkin-SurgeMaster-F9H710-06-cablemarkings_01.jpg|UL E177638, SJT, VW-1, FT2, and 14 AWG markings.
File:surge_APC_Pro7_Z99080215662_plug_cord_detail_01.jpg|UL file number E160081, VW-1 rating, and "N.S." marking from APC PRO7 (1999).
File:surge_APC_Pro7_Z99080215662_plug_cord_detail_02.jpg|CSA file number LL86908, FT2 rating, and conductor specifications from APC PRO7 (1999).
File:powertap_SLWaber_952M_cord_detail_01.jpg|SJT 14/3 cord marking from S.L. Waber 952M relocatable power tap. Certification identifiers correspond to examples marked Bon-Eagle elsewhere in the archive, but no manufacturer marking is present.
</gallery>

== Historical Notes ==

Power cords are often among the most durable and standardized components incorporated into power-protection products. Because cord markings frequently survive long after packaging and documentation have been discarded, they can provide important clues regarding manufacturing date, supplier relationships, certification history, and product lineage.

Cord manufacturers rarely receive attention in contemporary marketing materials, making surviving markings a useful source of information for reconstructing historical supply chains.

The APC products documented by the archive are particularly valuable in this regard. Examples manufactured between 1994 and 2017 identify Bon-Eagle, HRSA, Hi-Pro, Chung Kwang, Baohing, and I-SHENG as cord suppliers while the broader SurgeArrest product family evolved over more than two decades of production.

== Related Articles ==

* [[Surge Protectors]]
* [[Power Strips]]
* [[Collection Index]]

[[Category:Historical References]]

APC SurgeArrest Personal PER7T (Z98010214399)

2026-10-26T23:34:59Z

PowerPig:

The '''APC SurgeArrest Personal PER7T''' is a seven-outlet surge protector manufactured by [[APC]] (American Power Conversion) in 1998 as part of the company's consumer-oriented SurgeArrest Personal product family.

Designed to protect personal computers, peripherals, modems, and other household electronics, the PER7T combines AC surge suppression, telephone-line protection, site-wiring diagnostics, and seven grounded outlets within a compact desktop enclosure.

The documented example is particularly significant because it was manufactured during the production period later affected by the [[APC SurgeArrest Recall (2013)]]. This unit was submitted through APC's recall program in 2021, providing an unusual opportunity to examine a recalled surge protector with documented participation in the replacement process.

As the first SurgeArrest Personal product preserved by the OldSurge Archive, the PER7T expands documentation beyond APC's better-known SurgeArrest Professional family and helps illustrate how APC differentiated consumer and professional surge-protection products during the late 1990s.

<gallery mode="packed" heights="250">
File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_main_01.jpg|Overall view of the documented APC SurgeArrest Personal PER7T specimen.
</gallery>

== Overview ==

The APC SurgeArrest Personal PER7T was marketed as a consumer surge protector intended for home and small-office use during the personal-computing era. The design combines seven grounded outlets with integrated telephone-line protection, APC's Protection Working and Site Wiring Fault indicators, and a six-foot power cord for flexible installation.

Although positioned below the company's SurgeArrest Professional product line, teardown examination revealed that the PER7T shares significant design heritage with contemporary Professional-series products. Both families utilize similar enclosure architecture, identical UL listings, comparable protection ratings, and suppression circuitry developed during the same period.

Internal examination further revealed that APC maintained separate electrical designs for the Personal and Professional product lines despite their outward similarities. The documented PER7T utilizes a dedicated telephone-protection board and a unique surge-suppression board design not presently documented in the archive's Professional-series examples.

The artifact is also historically significant due to its connection with APC's 2013 SurgeArrest recall. The unit remained in service for more than two decades before being submitted through APC's recall program, providing a rare documented example of a recalled surge protector with known recall history.

Together, these characteristics make the PER7T an important reference point for understanding APC's late-1990s consumer surge-protection products and their relationship to the broader SurgeArrest family.

== Historical Context ==

During the 1990s APC marketed multiple SurgeArrest product families aimed at different segments of the surge-protection market. The SurgeArrest Professional series targeted business and power users seeking premium protection, while the SurgeArrest Personal series was marketed toward home users and small offices requiring protection for personal computers, peripherals, modems, fax machines, and related electronics.

By the late 1990s personal computers, dial-up Internet access, and networked home offices had become increasingly common. Products such as the PER7T addressed the growing need for affordable protection not only for AC power connections, but also for telephone lines used by modems and communications equipment.

The documented example was manufactured in 1998 during the production period later affected by APC's 2013 SurgeArrest recall. As a result, the artifact represents APC's recall-era surge-protection design and provides a useful point of comparison with both earlier and later SurgeArrest products.

Although marketed as part of the Personal family, the PER7T shares substantial design heritage with contemporary APC SurgeArrest Professional products. The documented examples utilize closely related enclosure architecture, identical UL listings, similar diagnostic indicators, and comparable surge-protection ratings. Internal examination, however, revealed that APC maintained separate suppression-board designs for the two product families despite their outward similarities.

The PER7T therefore occupies an important position within APC's product history, illustrating how the company adapted a common surge-protection platform to serve different market segments during the personal-computing era.

== Documented Example ==

* OldSurge ID: OS-0029
* Manufacturer: APC (American Power Conversion)
* Product Family: SurgeArrest Personal
* Model: PER7T
* Serial Number: Z98010214399
* Manufacturing Date: 1998
* Recall Status: Included in APC SurgeArrest Recall (2013)

== Specifications ==

The APC SurgeArrest Personal PER7T combines seven grounded outlets, integrated telephone-line protection, diagnostic status indicators, and APC's SurgeArrest surge-suppression technology within a platform closely related to the company's contemporary Professional-series products. Although marketed as part of APC's consumer-oriented Personal family, the PER7T shares a number of specifications and certifications with the archive's documented 1998 PRO7 specimen.

* Manufacturer: APC (American Power Conversion)
* Product Family: APC SurgeArrest Personal
* Model: PER7T
* Device Type: Surge Protector
* Country of Origin: China

* Outlets: 7 grounded outlets
* Protection: AC power-line surge suppression, telephone-line protection

* Length: Approximately 10.25 in (26.0 cm)
* Width: Approximately 4.25 in (10.8 cm)
* Height: Approximately 1.75 in (4.4 cm)

* Weight: 1 lb 10.7 oz (757 g)

* Plug Type: NEMA 5-15P
* Plug Style: Straight-Blade

* Power Cord:
** Length: Approximately 6 ft (1.83 m)
** Type: SJT
** Conductors: 3
** Wire Size: 14 AWG
** Flame Rating: FT2
** Temperature Rating: 75°C (UL), 60°C (CSA)
** Manufacturer: HRSA
** UL File Number: E69167
** CSA File Number: LL52902

* Surge Protector UL File Number: E111219
* UL 1363 Power Tap
* UL 1449 TVSS

* TVSS Ratings:
** Line-to-Neutral (L-N): 330 V
** Line-to-Ground (L-G): 330 V
** Neutral-to-Ground (N-G): 330 V

== Notable Characteristics ==

* First APC SurgeArrest Personal-series product documented by the OldSurge Archive.
* Manufactured during the 1993-2002 APC SurgeArrest recall period.
* Integrated single-line telephone protection utilizing dedicated IN and OUT modular jacks.
* Protection Working and Site Wiring Fault diagnostic indicators.
* HRSA-manufactured SJT 14/3 power cord.
* Documented participation in APC's recall-replacement program.
* Molded regulatory-information panel rather than adhesive data labels.
* Seven-screw enclosure construction.
* Two keyhole-style wall-mounting slots.
* Shares UL file number E111219 and 330-volt TVSS ratings with the archive's 1998 APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 specimen.

== Weight ==

The documented APC SurgeArrest Personal PER7T weighs approximately 1 lb 10.7 oz (757 g).

The weight places the PER7T between the archive's earliest and latest APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 examples. The archive's 1998 PRO7 specimen weighs approximately 1 lb 15.9 oz (903 g), while the 2006 and 2017 PRO7 examples each weigh approximately 1 lb 9.6 oz (726 g).

Teardown examination revealed that the PER7T utilizes a dedicated AC surge-suppression board, a separate telephone-line protection board, a full-length brass outlet-contact assembly, and integrated diagnostic-indicator circuitry. Despite these features, the unit remains approximately 146 g lighter than the archive's 1998 PRO7 specimen.

The difference appears attributable to APC's use of a smaller suppression-board design within the Personal series. Although the PER7T shares enclosure architecture, certifications, and protection ratings with the contemporary PRO7, internal examination confirmed that the two product families utilize different suppression-board generations and component layouts.

The resulting design occupies a position between APC's higher-end Professional-series products and the simpler consumer surge protectors documented elsewhere in the archive.

[[File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_weight_01.jpg|center|600px|APC SurgeArrest Personal PER7T on a digital scale showing a weight of approximately 1 lb 10.7 oz (757 g).]]

== Physical Characteristics ==

The APC SurgeArrest Personal PER7T utilizes a beige molded-plastic enclosure measuring approximately 10.25 inches (26.0 cm) long, 4.25 inches (10.8 cm) wide, and 1.75 inches (4.4 cm) tall.

The upper surface incorporates seven grounded receptacles arranged in a single row together with APC's Protection Working and Site Wiring Fault indicators. A black rocker switch is positioned near the cord-entry end of the enclosure, while telephone-line protection is provided through modular IN and OUT connectors located at one end of the housing.

Examination of the telephone-protection connectors and associated circuitry indicates that only the center conductor pair is protected. The design therefore appears intended for a single analog telephone line rather than multi-line service.

The enclosure architecture closely resembles that of contemporary APC SurgeArrest Professional products documented elsewhere in the archive. Overall dimensions, outlet layout, indicator placement, wall-mounting provisions, and general mechanical construction are substantially similar despite the different product-family branding and internal circuitry.

The underside incorporates molded electrical and regulatory information, a serial-number label, two keyhole-style mounting slots, and a holographic UL certification label. Unlike many later APC products documented by the archive, most electrical ratings and certification information are molded directly into the enclosure rather than applied using adhesive labels.

The retained UL hologram identifies the device as a listed UL 1363 Power Tap and UL 1449 TVSS. A molded marking reading "R9802" is also present on the enclosure. The significance of this marking has not been determined and may represent a tooling identifier, mold revision, or manufacturing code.

The documented example utilizes a molded straight-blade NEMA 5-15P attachment plug connected to an approximately six-foot HRSA-manufactured SJT 14/3 power cord. This differs from the archive's contemporary 1998 APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 specimen, which utilizes a right-angle attachment plug and a Bon-Eagle-manufactured power cord.

Moderate wear is visible on the grounding pin of the attachment plug, consistent with repeated insertion and removal during service life. Several deep scratches are also present on the underside of the enclosure, particularly near the recessed serial-number area, although the damage appears entirely cosmetic.

== Photographs ==

<gallery mode="packed" heights="250">
File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_main_01.jpg|Overall view of the documented APC SurgeArrest Personal PER7T specimen.
File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_toplogo_01.jpg|SurgeArrest Personal branding with Protection Working and Site Wiring Fault indicators.
File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_top_switch_01.jpg|Power-switch area showing indicator layout and receptacle detail.
File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_side_square_01.jpg|Side profile showing the rectangular receptacle section and curved upper housing.
File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_side_curved_01.jpg|Opposite side profile showing the smooth enclosure design and switch housing.
File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_end_phoneprotection_01.jpg|Telephone-line protection ports with input and output connections.
File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_bottom_overview_01.jpg|Underside overview showing molded regulatory information, mounting provisions, serial-number label, and attached power cord.
File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_bottom_data_01.jpg|Molded regulatory-information panel showing electrical ratings, UL listings, and TVSS voltage ratings.
File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_bottom_SN_01.jpg|Model and serial-number label identifying the documented PER7T specimen.
File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_bottom_cordentry_01.jpg|Cord-entry underside detail showing the serial-number label, mounting provisions, and UL hologram label.
File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_bottom_UL_Sticker_01.jpg|UL hologram label identifying the device as a listed Power Tap and TVSS.
File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_plugandcord_01.jpg|Attached six-foot power cord and molded straight-blade attachment plug.
File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_plugdetail_01.jpg|Close-up of the attachment plug showing molded identification markings and grounding-pin wear.
File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_corddetail_01.jpg|Power-cord markings showing HRSA manufacturer identification, UL file number E69167, and SJT 14 AWG construction.
File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_corddetail_02.jpg|Additional power-cord markings showing CSA file number LL52902, FT2 flame rating, and conductor specifications.
</gallery>

== Date Codes ==

The documented specimen is identified by serial number '''Z98010214399'''. According to APC recall documentation, the third and fourth characters of the serial number indicate the year of manufacture, identifying the unit as a 1998 production example.

Disassembly revealed no molded date-code wheels in either enclosure half. This differs from later APC SurgeArrest products documented by the archive, including the 1999 PRO7, which incorporate molded date-code indicators within the enclosure for manufacturing traceability.

The absence of molded date-code features suggests that APC introduced this manufacturing-control practice sometime after production of the documented PER7T specimen. As a result, the serial number provides the primary evidence used to establish the manufacturing date of this artifact.

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File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_bottom_SN_01.jpg|Serial-number label identifying the documented specimen as a 1998 production example.
File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_teardown_toppanel_left_01.jpg|Interior of the upper housing showing the absence of molded date-code wheels.
File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_teardown_toppanel_cordentry_01.jpg|Cord-entry section of the upper housing with no molded date-code indicators present.
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== Condition Upon Acquisition ==

The documented example was acquired in used condition and exhibited cosmetic wear consistent with long-term residential or office service.

The enclosure remained structurally intact and displayed moderate surface wear, minor scuffs, and localized discoloration. Several scratches and abrasion marks were present on both the upper and lower enclosure surfaces, including deep scratches on the underside near the recessed serial-number area.

A transfer mark consistent with prolonged contact from an electrical plug or similar object was present on the receptacle face near the third outlet from the left.

The attached power cord, attachment plug, rocker switch, indicator lenses, telephone-protection ports, and receptacles appeared complete and undamaged upon initial examination.

Unlike some recalled APC SurgeArrest products documented by the archive, the specimen exhibited no visible evidence of overheating, melted plastic, plug-body separation, heat discoloration, or electrical damage.

The unit was cleaned prior to detailed photography, testing, and internal examination.

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File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_beforecleaning_01.jpg|PER7T as acquired prior to cleaning and detailed documentation.
File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_top_switch_01.jpg|Transfer mark visible near the third receptacle from the left.
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== Functional Testing ==

The documented example was tested for basic electrical operation, switch functionality, indicator operation, and outlet wiring integrity.

When connected to utility power and switched ON, the green Protection Working indicator illuminated normally. The red Site Wiring Fault indicator remained unlit, indicating that no wiring fault was detected at the test receptacle.

The rocker switch operated normally and successfully controlled power to all seven outlets throughout testing.

A receptacle tester confirmed correct hot, neutral, and ground connections at the protected outlets. No wiring faults, reversed-polarity conditions, open grounds, or open neutral connections were detected.

The documented PER7T remained fully operational during testing and exhibited no abnormal behavior, excessive heating, or evidence of electrical malfunction.

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File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_testing_pluggedinturnedoff_01.jpg|Connected to utility power with the rocker switch in the OFF position and indicators extinguished.
File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_testing_pluggedinturnedon_01.jpg|Protection Working indicator illuminated during functional testing.
File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_testing_polaritygrounding_01.jpg|Outlet tester indicating correct wiring and grounding.
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== Teardown ==

The APC SurgeArrest Personal PER7T enclosure is secured using seven Phillips-head screws and can be opened non-destructively.

Removal of the upper housing revealed a design considerably more sophisticated than many contemporary consumer surge protectors. The PER7T combines a dedicated AC surge-suppression board, an independent telephone-line protection board, a full-length brass outlet-contact assembly, integrated diagnostic indicators, and a resettable circuit-breaker and rocker-switch assembly.

Electrical distribution is accomplished through substantial stamped-brass contact assemblies extending the length of the enclosure and serving all seven receptacles. Internal wiring is neatly routed and incorporates dedicated grounding conductors, mechanical strain relief, and molded supports throughout the enclosure.

The upper housing incorporates molded outlet barriers, receptacle-positioning features, structural reinforcement ribs, and mounting provisions for the internal outlet-contact assembly. Overall construction quality is consistent with other APC surge-protection products documented by the archive.

Inspection identified the main surge-suppression circuit board as:

<pre>
AMERICAN POWER CONVERSION
640-0323C
REV 6
© 1996
</pre>

Although the board carries the same 1996 copyright year found on the archive's 1998 APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 specimen, it represents a different board family. The documented PRO7 utilizes suppression board 640-0321C REV 7, while the PER7T utilizes 640-0323C REV 6.

The suppression circuitry incorporates multiple surge-protection and filtering components, including at least two metal-oxide varistors (MOVs), resistors, capacitors, diagnostic-indicator circuitry, and protective components associated with the Site Wiring Fault and Protection Working indicators.

A primary surge-suppression device is identified as:

<pre>
ZNR
V20201U
</pre>

The suppression board is physically smaller than the assembly documented in the archive's contemporary 1998 PRO7 specimen but remains substantially more sophisticated than the minimalist surge-suppression designs found in some consumer products of the period.

Telephone-line protection is provided by a separate circuit board mounted adjacent to the modular connector assembly. The board carries the marking:

<pre>
014060
</pre>

The assembly incorporates fuses, diodes, resistors, surge-suppression components, and modular input/output connectors. Examination confirmed that only the center conductor pair is routed through the protection circuitry, indicating protection for a single analog telephone line. The remaining connector positions are not populated.

Disassembly revealed no molded date-code wheels in either enclosure half. This differs from later APC SurgeArrest products documented by the archive, including the archive's 1999 PRO7 specimen, which incorporates molded date-code indicators for manufacturing traceability. The absence of these features suggests that APC introduced this practice sometime after production of the documented 1998 PER7T.

The teardown demonstrates that the PER7T was not simply a Professional-series surge protector with telephone protection added. Although the Personal and Professional families share enclosure architecture, certifications, and protection ratings, internal examination revealed distinct suppression-board designs tailored to their respective product families.

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File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_teardown_open_01.jpg|PER7T opened following removal of the seven enclosure screws.
File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_teardown_toppanel_left_01.jpg|Upper housing interior showing outlet barriers, receptacle guides, and structural reinforcement features.
File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_teardown_bottom_cordentry_01.jpg|Cord-entry section showing the main circuit board, switch assembly, and power-cord termination.
File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_teardown_toppanel_cordentry_01.jpg|Cord-entry portion of the upper housing showing internal supports and switch-mounting provisions.
File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_teardown_phoneboard_01.jpg|Telephone-line protection circuit board removed for examination.
File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_teardown_phoneboard_underneath_01.jpg|Underside of the telephone-protection circuit board showing trace routing and solder connections.
File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_teardown_phoneboard_detail_01.jpg|Telephone-line protection circuitry including fuses, diodes, resistors, and surge-suppression components.
File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_teardown_mainboard_01.jpg|Main surge-suppression circuit board identified as APC board 640-0323C REV 6.
File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_teardown_mainboard_detail_01.jpg|Main-board detail showing MOV surge-suppression components and APC copyright markings.
File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_teardown_mainboard_detail_02.jpg|Underside of the suppression board showing trace layout and revision markings.
File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_teardown_housingundermainboard_01.jpg|Enclosure area beneath the main suppression board showing mounting supports and internal features.
File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_teardown_mainboard_detail_03.jpg|Indicator-circuit detail showing LED connections, resistors, MOVs, and associated components.
</gallery>

== Comparison Notes ==

The documented APC SurgeArrest Personal PER7T shares substantial design heritage with the archive's 1998 APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 specimen. Both products were manufactured during 1998, utilize seven-outlet enclosures of nearly identical dimensions, carry UL file number E111219, employ 330-volt TVSS ratings across all protection modes, and incorporate suppression boards carrying 1996 APC copyright markings.

Despite these similarities, the two products were not electrically identical. Internal examination revealed that the PER7T utilizes suppression board 640-0323C REV 6, while the contemporary PRO7 utilizes board 640-0321C REV 7. The PER7T also incorporates a dedicated telephone-line protection board that is absent from the documented PRO7 example.

Several external differences are also present. The documented PER7T utilizes an HRSA-manufactured six-foot power cord terminated with a straight-blade attachment plug, while the documented PRO7 utilizes a Bon-Eagle-manufactured cord and a right-angle attachment plug. The PER7T additionally provides telephone-line protection through integrated modular connectors and carries SurgeArrest Personal branding rather than SurgeArrest Professional branding.

The PER7T weighs approximately 757 g, compared with 903 g for the archive's 1998 PRO7 specimen. Teardown examination suggests that the lower weight is primarily attributable to APC's use of a smaller suppression-board assembly despite retaining similar enclosure architecture and protection ratings.

Together, the two products illustrate APC's practice of adapting a common mechanical platform to serve different segments of the surge-protection market. While the Personal and Professional families shared substantial mechanical and regulatory commonality, APC maintained distinct electrical designs and feature sets for each product line.

== Recall Information ==

The APC SurgeArrest Personal PER7T was included in APC's 2013 SurgeArrest recall affecting approximately 15 million APC 7-Series and 8-Series surge protectors manufactured between 1993 and 2002.

According to APC and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), affected units could overheat, smoke, melt, and pose a fire hazard. The recall included multiple SurgeArrest product families, including the Personal, Professional, Performance, and Network series.

The documented example carries serial number Z98010214399 and was manufactured in 1998, placing it within the affected recall period.

Documentation accompanying the artifact indicates that the unit was submitted to APC's recall program in June 2021. A replacement APC SurgeArrest surge protector manufactured in 2021 was reportedly received through the recall process and remains preserved alongside the recalled specimen.

As a result, this artifact represents a rare documented example of a recalled APC SurgeArrest product with a known recall-participation history.

* [[APC SurgeArrest Recall (2013)]]

== Historical References ==

The APC SurgeArrest Personal series formed part of APC's broader SurgeArrest product lineup during the late 1990s. Contemporary APC marketing materials positioned Personal-series products as surge-protection solutions for home computers, peripherals, modems, fax machines, and other consumer electronics.

Archived APC product literature from November 1999 documents the coexistence of multiple SurgeArrest families, including Professional, Personal, Notebook, Residential, and related protection products. The documented PER7T illustrates APC's consumer-oriented approach to surge protection during this period while retaining many characteristics shared with the company's Professional-series designs.

[[File:19991117_apcc.com_archive.org_surgeproducts.png|center|700px|Archived APC surge-protection product lineup captured in November 1999.]]

* [[APC]]
* [[APC SurgeArrest Personal]]
* [[APC SurgeArrest Recall (2013)]]
* [[PC Magazine References]]

== Notes ==

* First documented APC SurgeArrest Personal-series artifact preserved by the OldSurge Archive.
* Accompanied by documentation indicating participation in APC's recall-replacement program during 2021.
* Utilizes suppression board 640-0323C REV 6, distinct from the 640-0321-series boards documented in contemporary APC SurgeArrest Professional products.
* Telephone-line protection is implemented using a dedicated protection board rather than integration into the primary surge-suppression assembly.
* No molded date-code wheels were observed within the enclosure.
* Documents APC's use of an HRSA-manufactured power cord during the late 1990s.

== Related Articles ==

* [[APC]]
* [[APC SurgeArrest Personal]]
* [[APC SurgeArrest Professional]]
* [[APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 (Z98010201706)]]
* [[APC SurgeArrest Recall (2013)]]
* [[Power Cord Comparison]]
* [[Surge Protectors]]
* [[Collection Index]]
* [[OldSurge Accession Register]]

[[Category:Surge Protectors]]

APC SurgeArrest Personal PER7T (Z98010214399)

2026-10-26T23:24:12Z

PowerPig:

The '''APC SurgeArrest Personal PER7T''' is a seven-outlet surge protector manufactured by [[APC]] (American Power Conversion) in 1998 as part of the company's consumer-oriented SurgeArrest Personal product family.

Designed to protect personal computers, peripherals, modems, and other household electronics, the PER7T combines AC surge suppression, telephone-line protection, site-wiring diagnostics, and seven grounded outlets within a compact desktop enclosure.

The documented example is particularly significant because it was manufactured during the production period later affected by the [[APC SurgeArrest Recall (2013)]]. This unit was submitted through APC's recall program in 2021, providing an unusual opportunity to examine a recalled surge protector with documented participation in the replacement process.

As the first SurgeArrest Personal product preserved by the OldSurge Archive, the PER7T expands documentation beyond APC's better-known SurgeArrest Professional family and helps illustrate how APC differentiated consumer and professional surge-protection products during the late 1990s.

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File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_main_01.jpg|Overall view of the documented APC SurgeArrest Personal PER7T specimen.
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== Overview ==

The APC SurgeArrest Personal PER7T was marketed as a consumer surge protector intended for home and small-office use during the personal-computing era. The design combines seven grounded outlets with integrated telephone-line protection, APC's Protection Working and Site Wiring Fault indicators, and a six-foot power cord for flexible installation.

Although positioned below the company's SurgeArrest Professional product line, teardown examination revealed that the PER7T shares significant design heritage with contemporary Professional-series products. Both families utilize similar enclosure architecture, identical UL listings, comparable protection ratings, and suppression circuitry developed during the same period.

Internal examination further revealed that APC maintained separate electrical designs for the Personal and Professional product lines despite their outward similarities. The documented PER7T utilizes a dedicated telephone-protection board and a unique surge-suppression board design not presently documented in the archive's Professional-series examples.

The artifact is also historically significant due to its connection with APC's 2013 SurgeArrest recall. The unit remained in service for more than two decades before being submitted through APC's recall program, providing a rare documented example of a recalled surge protector with known recall history.

Together, these characteristics make the PER7T an important reference point for understanding APC's late-1990s consumer surge-protection products and their relationship to the broader SurgeArrest family.

== Historical Context ==

During the 1990s APC marketed multiple SurgeArrest product families aimed at different segments of the surge-protection market. The SurgeArrest Professional series targeted business and power users seeking premium protection, while the SurgeArrest Personal series was marketed toward home users and small offices requiring protection for personal computers, peripherals, modems, fax machines, and related electronics.

By the late 1990s personal computers, dial-up Internet access, and networked home offices had become increasingly common. Products such as the PER7T addressed the growing need for affordable protection not only for AC power connections, but also for telephone lines used by modems and communications equipment.

The documented example was manufactured in 1998 during the production period later affected by APC's 2013 SurgeArrest recall. As a result, the artifact represents APC's recall-era surge-protection design and provides a useful point of comparison with both earlier and later SurgeArrest products.

Although marketed as part of the Personal family, the PER7T shares substantial design heritage with contemporary APC SurgeArrest Professional products. The documented examples utilize closely related enclosure architecture, identical UL listings, similar diagnostic indicators, and comparable surge-protection ratings. Internal examination, however, revealed that APC maintained separate suppression-board designs for the two product families despite their outward similarities.

The PER7T therefore occupies an important position within APC's product history, illustrating how the company adapted a common surge-protection platform to serve different market segments during the personal-computing era.

== Documented Example ==

* OldSurge ID: OS-0029
* Manufacturer: APC (American Power Conversion)
* Product Family: SurgeArrest Personal
* Model: PER7T
* Serial Number: Z98010214399
* Manufacturing Date: 1998
* Recall Status: Included in APC SurgeArrest Recall (2013)

== Specifications ==

The APC SurgeArrest Personal PER7T combines seven grounded outlets, telephone-line protection, diagnostic site-wiring indicators, and APC's SurgeArrest surge-suppression technology within a compact enclosure shared with other APC seven-outlet surge-protector designs of the late 1990s. The model is particularly notable because it belongs to APC's consumer-oriented Personal product family while retaining many characteristics observed on contemporary Professional-series products.

* Manufacturer: APC (American Power Conversion)
* Product Family: APC SurgeArrest Personal
* Model: PER7T
* Device Type: Surge Protector
* Country of Origin: China

* Outlets: 7 grounded outlets
* Protection: AC power-line surge suppression, telephone-line protection

* Length: Approximately 10.25 in (26.0 cm)
* Width: Approximately 4.25 in (10.8 cm)
* Height: Approximately 1.75 in (4.4 cm)

* Weight: 1 lb 10.7 oz (757 g)

* Plug Type: NEMA 5-15P
* Plug Style: Straight-Blade

* Power Cord:
** Length: Approximately 6 ft (1.83 m)
** Type: SJT
** Conductors: 3
** Wire Size: 14 AWG
** Flame Rating: FT2
** Temperature Rating: 75°C (UL), 60°C (CSA)
** Manufacturer: HRSA
** UL File Number: E69167
** CSA File Number: LL52902

* Surge Protector UL File Number: E111219
* UL 1363 Power Tap
* UL 1449 TVSS

* TVSS Ratings:
** Line-to-Neutral (L-N): 330V
** Line-to-Ground (L-G): 330V
** Neutral-to-Ground (N-G): 330V

== Notable Characteristics ==

* First documented APC SurgeArrest Personal-series artifact preserved by the archive.
* Recall-era specimen manufactured in 1998.
* Integrated telephone-line protection.
* Dedicated Protection Working and Site Wiring Fault indicators.
* HRSA-manufactured six-foot power cord.
* Documented participation in APC's recall-replacement program.
* Molded regulatory-information panel rather than a large adhesive label.
* Two keyhole-style wall-mounting slots.
* Seven-screw enclosure construction.
* Identical UL file number (E111219) to the archive's 1998 APC PRO7 specimen.
* Telephone-line protection integrated into the enclosure end cap.

== Weight ==

The documented APC SurgeArrest Personal PER7T weighs approximately 1 lb 10.7 oz (757 g).

The weight places the PER7T between the archive's earliest and latest APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 examples. The archive's 1998 PRO7 specimen weighs approximately 1 lb 15.9 oz (903 g), while the 2006 and 2017 PRO7 examples each weigh approximately 1 lb 9.6 oz (726 g).

The lower weight relative to the contemporary 1998 PRO7 may reflect differences in telephone-protection circuitry, filtering components, internal bus-bar construction, or overall surge-suppression architecture. Additional comparison will be possible following teardown examination.

Despite incorporating seven grounded outlets, telephone-line protection, diagnostic indicators, and a six-foot power cord, the PER7T remains noticeably lighter than APC's professional-oriented PRO7 product of the same period.

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File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_weight_01.jpg|center|600px|APC SurgeArrest Personal PER7T on a digital scale showing a weight of approximately 1 lb 10.7 oz (757 g).
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== Physical Characteristics ==

The APC SurgeArrest Personal PER7T utilizes a beige molded enclosure measuring approximately 10.25 inches (26.0 cm) long, 4.25 inches (10.8 cm) wide, and 1.75 inches (4.4 cm) tall.

The upper surface incorporates seven grounded receptacles arranged in a single row together with APC's "Protection Working" and "Site Wiring Fault" indicators. A black rocker power switch is positioned near the cord-entry end of the enclosure.

Unlike the APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 family, the Personal-series enclosure utilizes a broader footprint and a flatter overall profile.

The documented example incorporates a six-foot power cord manufactured by HRSA and the underside incorporates two keyhole-style mounting slots intended for wall or furniture mounting.

The enclosure closely resembles the APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 family documented elsewhere within the archive. Overall dimensions, indicator placement, outlet arrangement, and general enclosure architecture appear substantially similar despite the different product-family branding.

Telephone-line protection is provided through modular input and output jacks located at one end of the enclosure. Examination of the connectors indicates that only the center pair of contacts is populated, suggesting support for a single analog telephone line rather than multi-line service.

A molded marking reading "R9802" is present on the underside of the enclosure. The significance of this marking has not yet been determined and may represent a tooling identifier, mold revision, or manufacturing code.

The underside closely resembles contemporary APC SurgeArrest Professional products. Features include molded regulatory information, a serial-number label, two keyhole-style wall-mounting slots, and a UL hologram certification label.

Unlike later APC SurgeArrest products documented by the archive that utilize large adhesive regulatory labels, the PER7T incorporates most electrical ratings and certification information directly into the enclosure tooling through molded lettering.

The underside incorporates molded electrical and regulatory information together with a separate serial-number label. Unlike later APC products that rely extensively on adhesive regulatory labels, much of the PER7T's certification and rating information is permanently molded into the enclosure.

A holographic UL listing label remains present on the documented example. The label identifies the device as a listed Power Tap and transient-voltage surge suppressor (TVSS).

Several deep scratches are present on the underside of the enclosure, particularly near the recessed serial-number area. The damage appears cosmetic and is consistent with long-term use or storage.

The documented example utilizes a molded straight-blade NEMA 5-15P attachment plug connected to an approximately six-foot power cord.

Unlike the archive's documented 1998 APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 specimen, which utilizes a right-angle attachment plug, the PER7T utilizes a conventional straight-blade plug design.

Moderate wear is visible on the grounding pin, consistent with repeated insertion and removal during service life.

== Photographs ==

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File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_main_01.jpg|Overall view of the documented APC SurgeArrest Personal PER7T specimen.
File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_toplogo_01.jpg|SurgeArrest Personal branding with Protection Working and Site Wiring Fault indicators.
File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_top_switch_01.jpg|Power-switch area showing indicator layout and receptacle detail.
File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_side_square_01.jpg|Side profile showing the rectangular receptacle section and curved upper housing.
File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_side_curved_01.jpg|Opposite side profile showing the smooth enclosure design and switch housing.
File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_end_phoneprotection_01.jpg|Telephone-line protection ports with input and output connections.
File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_bottom_overview_01.jpg|Underside overview showing molded regulatory information, mounting provisions, serial-number label, and attached power cord.
File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_bottom_data_01.jpg|Molded regulatory-information panel showing electrical ratings, UL listings, and TVSS voltage ratings.
File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_bottom_SN_01.jpg|Model and serial-number label identifying the documented PER7T specimen.
File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_bottom_cordentry_01.jpg|Cord-entry underside detail showing the serial-number label, mounting provisions, and UL hologram label.
File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_bottom_UL_Sticker_01.jpg|UL hologram label identifying the device as a listed Power Tap and TVSS.
File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_plugandcord_01.jpg|Attached six-foot power cord and molded straight-blade attachment plug.
File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_plugdetail_01.jpg|Close-up of the attachment plug showing molded identification markings and grounding-pin wear.
File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_corddetail_01.jpg|Power-cord markings showing HRSA manufacturer identification, UL file number E69167, and SJT 14 AWG construction.
File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_corddetail_02.jpg|Additional power-cord markings showing CSA file number LL52902, FT2 flame rating, and conductor specifications.
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== Date Codes ==

Disassembly revealed no molded date-code wheels in either enclosure half. This contrasts with later APC SurgeArrest Professional products documented by the archive, including the 1999 PRO7, which incorporate internal molded date-code wheels for manufacturing traceability.

The absence of date wheels suggests that APC introduced this manufacturing-traceability feature after production of the documented 1998 PER7T specimen.

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File:DateCode_01.jpg|Date-code detail.
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== Condition Upon Acquisition ==

The documented example was acquired in used condition and exhibited cosmetic wear consistent with long-term residential or office use.

The enclosure remained structurally intact and displayed moderate surface wear, minor scuffs, and localized discoloration. Several scratches and abrasion marks were present on both the upper and lower enclosure surfaces, including several deep scratches on the underside near the recessed serial-number area.

A transfer mark consistent with contact from an electrical plug or similar object was observed on the receptacle face near the third outlet from the left.

The attached power cord, plug, rocker switch, indicator lenses, telephone-protection ports, and receptacles appeared complete and undamaged upon initial examination.

Unlike several other recalled APC SurgeArrest examples documented by the archive, no evidence of heat-related discoloration, melted plastic, plug-body separation, or electrical damage was observed.

The unit was cleaned prior to detailed photography, testing, and internal examination.

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File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_beforecleaning_01.jpg|center|600px|APC SurgeArrest Personal PER7T as acquired prior to cleaning and documentation.
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== Functional Testing ==

The documented example was tested for basic electrical operation, switch functionality, indicator operation, and outlet wiring integrity.

When connected to utility power and switched ON, the green Protection Working indicator illuminated normally. The red Site Wiring Fault indicator remained unlit during testing, indicating that no wiring fault was detected at the test receptacle.

The rocker switch successfully controlled power to all protected outlets and operated normally throughout testing.

Testing with a receptacle tester confirmed correct hot, neutral, and ground connections at the protected outlets. No open grounds, open neutrals, reversed polarity conditions, or other wiring faults were detected.

The documented example passed all functional testing performed during documentation and remained fully operational at the time of examination.

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File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_testing_pluggedinturnedoff_01.jpg|Connected to utility power with the rocker switch in the OFF position.
File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_testing_pluggedinturnedon_01.jpg|Protection Working indicator illuminated during functional testing.
File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_testing_polaritygrounding_01.jpg|Outlet tester indicating correct wiring and grounding.
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== Teardown ==

The APC SurgeArrest Personal PER7T enclosure is secured using seven Phillips-head screws and can be opened non-destructively.

Removal of the upper housing revealed an internal design considerably more sophisticated than many consumer surge protectors of the period. The unit incorporates dedicated circuit boards for surge suppression and telephone-line protection together with a full-length stamped-metal outlet-contact assembly.

Electrical distribution is accomplished through a substantial brass outlet-contact assembly extending the length of the enclosure and serving all seven receptacles. Separate circuit boards are mounted within the enclosure to provide AC surge suppression and telephone-line protection functions.

Unlike the archive's recently documented COXOC CO-001S, which relies upon a single MOV connected directly across the incoming AC supply, the PER7T utilizes a dedicated suppression assembly and significantly greater component density.

The documented example utilizes an HRSA-manufactured SJT 14/3 power cord carrying UL file number E69167 and CSA file number LL52902. Internal wiring appears orderly and utilizes dedicated grounding conductors together with mechanical strain relief at the cord-entry point.

The upper housing incorporates molded outlet barriers, receptacle-positioning features, structural reinforcement ribs, and mounting provisions for the internal outlet-contact assembly.

Construction quality appears comparable to contemporaneous APC SurgeArrest Professional products documented by the archive, suggesting that both product families shared common mechanical-design philosophies despite differing electronic implementations.

Further examination of the suppression and telephone-protection assemblies identified additional component markings and circuit-board revisions discussed below.

Unlike later APC PRO7 examples documented by the archive, the PER7T enclosure does not incorporate molded date-code wheels in either enclosure half.

No date wheels were observed on the upper or lower housing during disassembly. Consequently, the serial number presently provides the primary basis for manufacturing-date identification.

The absence of molded date wheels suggests that APC had not yet adopted the manufacturing-traceability methods seen on later documented PRO7 specimens.

Inspection of the underside of the main circuit board identified APC part number:

<pre>
640-0323C
REV 6
</pre>

The board designation differs from the 640-0321-series suppression boards documented in the archive's APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 family, indicating that the Personal-series models utilized a distinct circuit-board design despite sharing much of the same enclosure architecture.

The main surge-suppression board appears physically smaller and less complex than the suppression assemblies documented in contemporary APC SurgeArrest Professional products. Further examination of the component side will be required to determine whether this reflects reduced filtering, fewer suppression components, or other design differences between the Personal and Professional product families.

The PER7T incorporates a dedicated telephone-line protection circuit board positioned separately from the main surge-suppression assembly.

The board connects the incoming and outgoing modular telephone connectors through a protection network consisting of fuses, diodes, resistors, and surge-suppression components.

Inspection confirmed that only the center pair of contacts is connected through the protection circuitry. The remaining conductor positions within the modular connectors are not populated, indicating that the design was intended to protect a single analog telephone line.

Board markings identified the telephone-protection assembly as:

<pre>
014060
</pre>

Additional component-level examination may provide further insight into APC's telephone-protection design practices during the late 1990s.

The telephone-protection assembly carries the marking "014060", potentially identifying the PCB design revision or internal APC part number.

Inspection identified the main surge-suppression circuit board as:

<pre>
AMERICAN POWER CONVERSION
640-0323C
REV 6
© 1996
</pre>

The documented APC SurgeArrest Personal PER7T therefore utilizes a suppression-board design carrying the same 1996 copyright year as the archive's 1998 APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 specimen.

A large ZNR V20201U metal-oxide varistor (MOV) provides primary surge suppression. A second MOV is mounted alongside the primary suppression component, indicating a multi-MOV surge-suppression design. The suppression assembly incorporates multiple passive components including resistors, capacitors, indicator circuitry, and at least two MOV surge-suppression devices.

The primary surge-suppression component is a zinc-oxide metal-oxide varistor (MOV) marked:

<pre>
ZNR
V20201U
</pre>

A second MOV is mounted adjacent to the primary device, forming part of the unit's surge-suppression network.

Despite the shared copyright year, the board design differs substantially from the 640-0321C REV 7 suppression board documented in the archive's 1998 PRO7 example. The differing board numbers indicate that APC developed separate suppression-board families for the Personal and Professional product lines while maintaining broadly similar electrical-protection specifications.

Although physically smaller than the suppression board utilized in the archive's 1998 APC PRO7 specimen, the PER7T board nonetheless incorporates a dedicated surge-suppression network rather than the highly simplified designs observed in some competing consumer products.

The design therefore occupies an intermediate position between APC's Professional-series surge protectors and the minimalist single-MOV designs documented elsewhere in the archive.

The Protection Working and Site Wiring Fault indicators are mounted remotely from the circuit board and connect through dedicated lead wires. Associated resistors, diodes, and supporting circuitry are incorporated directly onto the suppression board.

The arrangement allows the indicators to be positioned within the enclosure independently of the suppression circuitry while simplifying assembly.

Internal construction is orderly and robust. Wiring is neatly routed, insulated conductors are secured away from outlet-contact assemblies, and the suppression board is mounted on dedicated supports molded into the enclosure.

The overall construction quality is consistent with other APC surge-protection products documented by the archive.

Inspection revealed that the APC SurgeArrest Personal PER7T is substantially more sophisticated than many contemporary consumer surge protectors.

The design combines a dedicated AC surge-suppression board, an independent telephone-line protection board, a full-length brass outlet-contact assembly, integrated site-wiring diagnostics, and multiple surge-suppression components.

Although the PER7T shares much of its enclosure architecture with the archive's 1998 APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7, the two products utilize different suppression-board families. The documented PER7T incorporates board 640-0323C REV 6 carrying a 1996 APC copyright marking, while the documented PRO7 utilizes board 640-0321C REV 7.

The findings demonstrate that APC maintained separate electrical designs for its Personal and Professional product families while sharing common mechanical architecture and certification data.

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File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_teardown_open_01.jpg|PER7T opened following removal of the seven enclosure screws.
File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_teardown_toppanel_left_01.jpg|Upper housing interior showing outlet barriers, receptacle guides, and structural reinforcement features.
File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_teardown_bottom_cordentry_01.jpg|Cord-entry section showing the main circuit board, switch assembly, and power-cord termination.
File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_teardown_toppanel_cordentry_01.jpg|Cord-entry portion of the upper housing showing internal supports and switch-mounting provisions.
File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_teardown_phoneboard_01.jpg|Telephone-line protection circuit board removed for examination.
File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_teardown_phoneboard_underneath_01.jpg|Plastic housing underneath the phone protection board.
File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_teardown_phoneboard_detail_01.jpg|Telephone-line protection circuitry including fuses, diodes, resistors, and surge-suppression components.
File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_teardown_mainboard_01.jpg|Main surge-suppression circuit board showing APC part number 640-0323C REV 6.
File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_teardown_mainboard_detail_01.jpg|Main suppression-board detail showing MOV surge-suppression components and APC copyright markings.
File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_teardown_mainboard_detail_02.jpg|Underside of the suppression board showing trace layout and revision markings.
File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_teardown_housingundermainboard_01.jpg|Enclosure area beneath the main suppression board showing mounting supports and wiring provisions.
File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_teardown_mainboard_detail_03.jpg|Indicator-circuit detail showing LED connections, resistors, MOVs, and associated components.
</gallery>

== Comparison Notes ==

Compared with the archive's 1998 APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 specimen, the PER7T utilizes a nearly identical enclosure architecture while adding integrated telephone-line protection and Personal-series branding.

The documented PRO7 utilizes a Bon-Eagle-manufactured power cord, whereas the documented PER7T utilizes an HRSA-manufactured cord assembly. This difference indicates that APC sourced cord assemblies from multiple suppliers during the same general production period.

Further comparison of the internal construction may reveal whether the Personal and Professional product families shared suppression circuitry or diverged internally despite their similar external appearance.

The documented PER7T carries UL file number E111219, identical to contemporary APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 examples preserved by the archive. This suggests that both product families were evaluated under the same APC UL listing despite differing model designations and feature sets.

The documented PER7T carries TVSS suppression ratings of 330 volts for line-to-neutral, line-to-ground, and neutral-to-ground protection paths. These ratings match those documented on the archive's 1998 APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 specimen.

Regulatory and electrical information is molded directly into the enclosure rather than applied using adhesive labels. This approach permanently preserves rating and certification information and mirrors the construction methods observed on other APC products from the recall-era production period.

Later APC SurgeArrest products documented by the archive increasingly relied upon adhesive labels for regulatory and rating information.

The documented PER7T shares the same UL file number (E111219), TVSS ratings (330V across all protection modes), general enclosure architecture, wall-mounting provisions, and seven-screw construction observed on the archive's 1998 APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 specimen. The similarities suggest that APC's Personal and Professional product families shared significant engineering commonality despite their different market positioning.

The documented PER7T differs from the archive's 1998 APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 in several visible respects. While both products share a nearly identical enclosure architecture, the PER7T incorporates telephone-line protection, utilizes an HRSA-manufactured power cord, and employs a straight-blade attachment plug rather than the right-angle plug used on the contemporary PRO7.

Despite sharing a nearly identical enclosure architecture with the archive's 1998 APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 specimen, the PER7T utilizes a different suppression-board family.

The documented PRO7 incorporates suppression board 640-0321C REV 7, while the PER7T utilizes board 640-0323C REV 6. The differing board numbers suggest that APC developed separate electrical designs for its Professional and Personal product lines despite substantial external similarities.

Unlike the archive's contemporaneous PRO7 specimen, the PER7T incorporates a separate telephone-protection subsystem consisting of an independent circuit board and dedicated protection components. The additional circuitry reflects the model's intended role as a combined AC and telephone-line surge protector.

The documented 1998 PER7T shares significant design heritage with the archive's 1998 APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7. Both products utilize seven-outlet enclosures, carry UL file number E111219, employ 330-volt TVSS ratings, and incorporate suppression boards carrying ©1996 APC copyright markings.

Despite these similarities, the products utilize different suppression-board families. The Professional-series PRO7 incorporates board 640-0321C REV 7, while the Personal-series PER7T utilizes board 640-0323C REV 6. The PER7T additionally incorporates a dedicated telephone-line protection board not present in the documented PRO7 example.

The findings indicate that APC maintained separate electrical designs for its Personal and Professional series while sharing common enclosure architecture and protection specifications.

The documented APC SurgeArrest Personal PER7T and APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 were manufactured during the same year and share a remarkably similar enclosure architecture, identical UL file number (E111219), identical 330-volt TVSS ratings, and suppression boards carrying 1996 APC copyright markings.

Despite those similarities, the PER7T weighs approximately 757 g compared with 903 g for the archive's 1998 PRO7 specimen. Internal examination revealed that the products utilize different suppression-board families, with the PER7T incorporating board 640-0323C REV 6 and the PRO7 utilizing board 640-0321C REV 7.

The PER7T additionally incorporates an independent telephone-line protection board protecting the center pair of a single analog telephone line. The findings indicate that APC shared enclosure tooling and design elements between product families while maintaining distinct electrical designs targeted at different segments of the surge-protection market.

== Recall Information ==

The APC SurgeArrest Personal PER7T was included in APC's 2013 SurgeArrest recall affecting approximately 15 million APC 7-Series and 8-Series surge protectors manufactured between 1993 and 2002.

According to APC and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), affected units could overheat, smoke, melt, and pose a fire hazard. The recall included multiple SurgeArrest product families, including the Personal, Professional, Performance, and Network series.

The documented example carries serial number Z98010214399 and was manufactured in 1998, placing it within the affected recall period.

Documentation accompanying the artifact indicates that the unit was submitted to APC's recall program in June 2021. A replacement APC SurgeArrest surge protector manufactured in 2021 was reportedly received through the recall process and remains preserved alongside the recalled specimen.

As a result, this artifact represents a rare documented example of a recalled APC SurgeArrest product with a known recall-participation history.

* [[APC SurgeArrest Recall (2013)]]

== Historical References ==

Historical advertisements, archived manufacturer literature, patents, magazine references, archived web captures, and period specifications.

[[File:HistoricalReference_01.png|center|700px|Historical reference.]]

== Notes ==

* Additional observations.
* Manufacturing details.
* Interesting findings.

== Related Articles ==

* [[Manufacturer]]
* [[Product Family]]
* [[Surge Protectors]]
* [[Collection Index]]

[[Category:Surge Protectors]]

APC SurgeArrest Personal PER7T (Z98010214399)

2026-10-26T23:13:26Z

PowerPig: /* Comparison Notes */

The '''APC SurgeArrest Personal PER7T''' is a seven-outlet surge protector manufactured by [[APC]] (American Power Conversion) in 1998 as part of the company's SurgeArrest Personal product family.

The model combines seven grounded outlets, telephone-line protection, site-wiring diagnostics, and APC's SurgeArrest surge-suppression technology within a compact consumer-oriented enclosure. The documented example is particularly significant because it was manufactured during the production period later affected by APC's 2013 SurgeArrest recall and is accompanied by documentation indicating participation in the recall program.

As the first documented SurgeArrest Personal artifact preserved by the OldSurge Archive, the PER7T provides an opportunity to compare APC's consumer-oriented Personal series with the better-known SurgeArrest Professional family.

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File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_main_01.jpg|Overall view of the documented APC SurgeArrest Personal PER7T specimen.
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== Overview ==

The APC SurgeArrest Personal PER7T is a consumer surge protector intended to provide surge suppression and power distribution for personal computers, peripherals, modems, printers, and other home or office electronics.

The design incorporates seven grounded outlets together with APC's Protection Working and Site Wiring Fault diagnostic indicators. A rocker power switch is positioned near the cord-entry end of the enclosure, while an attached six-foot power cord provides flexibility in desktop and home-office installations.

The documented example is noteworthy because it represents APC's consumer-focused SurgeArrest Personal product line, a family that existed alongside the company's higher-end SurgeArrest Professional series during the late 1990s.

The artifact is also significant due to its association with APC's later 2013 SurgeArrest recall. Documentation accompanying the archived specimen indicates that it was submitted to APC's recall program in 2021, providing a rare example of a recalled surge protector with documented participation in the replacement process.

As the first Personal-series artifact documented by the OldSurge Archive, the PER7T expands the archive's APC coverage beyond the Professional-family products that presently dominate the collection.

== Historical Context ==

During the 1990s APC marketed multiple SurgeArrest product families aimed at different segments of the surge-protection market. While the SurgeArrest Professional series targeted users seeking premium protection and advanced features, the SurgeArrest Personal series was positioned as a more affordable consumer-oriented alternative intended for home and small-office environments.

By the late 1990s personal computers, dial-up Internet access, fax machines, and other electronic equipment had become increasingly common in homes and small businesses. Products such as the PER7T reflected growing consumer demand for affordable surge protection capable of safeguarding both power and communication connections.

The PER7T belongs to APC's recall-era SurgeArrest generation manufactured between 1993 and 2002. Products from this period were later included in APC's 2013 SurgeArrest recall after reports of overheating, smoking, melting, and fire-related incidents. The documented example's 1998 manufacturing date places it within the affected production range.

Compared with the contemporary APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 family documented elsewhere in the archive, the Personal-series design appears intended for a more consumer-oriented market segment. The enclosure utilizes a wider footprint, incorporates dedicated diagnostic indicators, and emphasizes ease of use while retaining APC's established SurgeArrest branding and protection technologies.

The documented specimen therefore occupies an important position within APC's product history, illustrating how the company differentiated consumer and professional surge-protection products during the personal-computing era.

The PER7T demonstrates APC's practice of marketing multiple SurgeArrest product families using substantially similar mechanical platforms. While the Professional and Personal product lines were positioned differently within APC's lineup, the documented examples share closely related enclosure architecture and external control layouts.

== Documented Example ==

* OldSurge ID: OS-0029
* Manufacturer: APC (American Power Conversion)
* Product Family: SurgeArrest Personal
* Model: PER7T
* Serial Number: Z98010214399
* Manufacturing Date: 1998

== Specifications ==

The APC SurgeArrest Personal PER7T combines seven grounded outlets, telephone-line protection, diagnostic site-wiring indicators, and APC's SurgeArrest surge-suppression technology within a compact enclosure shared with other APC seven-outlet surge-protector designs of the late 1990s. The model is particularly notable because it belongs to APC's consumer-oriented Personal product family while retaining many characteristics observed on contemporary Professional-series products.

* Manufacturer: APC (American Power Conversion)
* Product Family: APC SurgeArrest Personal
* Model: PER7T
* Device Type: Surge Protector
* Country of Origin: China

* Outlets: 7 grounded outlets
* Protection: AC power-line surge suppression, telephone-line protection

* Length: Approximately 10.25 in (26.0 cm)
* Width: Approximately 4.25 in (10.8 cm)
* Height: Approximately 1.75 in (4.4 cm)

* Weight: 1 lb 10.7 oz (757 g)

* Plug Type: NEMA 5-15P
* Plug Style: Straight-Blade

* Power Cord:
** Length: Approximately 6 ft (1.83 m)
** Type: SJT
** Conductors: 3
** Wire Size: 14 AWG
** Flame Rating: FT2
** Temperature Rating: 75°C (UL), 60°C (CSA)
** Manufacturer: HRSA
** UL File Number: E69167
** CSA File Number: LL52902

* Surge Protector UL File Number: E111219
* UL 1363 Power Tap
* UL 1449 TVSS

* TVSS Ratings:
** Line-to-Neutral (L-N): 330V
** Line-to-Ground (L-G): 330V
** Neutral-to-Ground (N-G): 330V

== Notable Characteristics ==

* First documented APC SurgeArrest Personal-series artifact preserved by the archive.
* Recall-era specimen manufactured in 1998.
* Integrated telephone-line protection.
* Dedicated Protection Working and Site Wiring Fault indicators.
* HRSA-manufactured six-foot power cord.
* Documented participation in APC's recall-replacement program.
* Molded regulatory-information panel rather than a large adhesive label.
* Two keyhole-style wall-mounting slots.
* Seven-screw enclosure construction.
* Identical UL file number (E111219) to the archive's 1998 APC PRO7 specimen.
* Telephone-line protection integrated into the enclosure end cap.

== Weight ==

The documented APC SurgeArrest Personal PER7T weighs approximately 1 lb 10.7 oz (757 g).

The weight places the PER7T between the archive's earliest and latest APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 examples. The archive's 1998 PRO7 specimen weighs approximately 1 lb 15.9 oz (903 g), while the 2006 and 2017 PRO7 examples each weigh approximately 1 lb 9.6 oz (726 g).

The lower weight relative to the contemporary 1998 PRO7 may reflect differences in telephone-protection circuitry, filtering components, internal bus-bar construction, or overall surge-suppression architecture. Additional comparison will be possible following teardown examination.

Despite incorporating seven grounded outlets, telephone-line protection, diagnostic indicators, and a six-foot power cord, the PER7T remains noticeably lighter than APC's professional-oriented PRO7 product of the same period.

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File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_weight_01.jpg|center|600px|APC SurgeArrest Personal PER7T on a digital scale showing a weight of approximately 1 lb 10.7 oz (757 g).
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== Physical Characteristics ==

The APC SurgeArrest Personal PER7T utilizes a beige molded enclosure measuring approximately 10.25 inches (26.0 cm) long, 4.25 inches (10.8 cm) wide, and 1.75 inches (4.4 cm) tall.

The upper surface incorporates seven grounded receptacles arranged in a single row together with APC's "Protection Working" and "Site Wiring Fault" indicators. A black rocker power switch is positioned near the cord-entry end of the enclosure.

Unlike the APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 family, the Personal-series enclosure utilizes a broader footprint and a flatter overall profile.

The documented example incorporates a six-foot power cord manufactured by HRSA and the underside incorporates two keyhole-style mounting slots intended for wall or furniture mounting.

The enclosure closely resembles the APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 family documented elsewhere within the archive. Overall dimensions, indicator placement, outlet arrangement, and general enclosure architecture appear substantially similar despite the different product-family branding.

Telephone-line protection is provided through modular input and output jacks located at one end of the enclosure. Examination of the connectors indicates that only the center pair of contacts is populated, suggesting support for a single analog telephone line rather than multi-line service.

A molded marking reading "R9802" is present on the underside of the enclosure. The significance of this marking has not yet been determined and may represent a tooling identifier, mold revision, or manufacturing code.

The underside closely resembles contemporary APC SurgeArrest Professional products. Features include molded regulatory information, a serial-number label, two keyhole-style wall-mounting slots, and a UL hologram certification label.

Unlike later APC SurgeArrest products documented by the archive that utilize large adhesive regulatory labels, the PER7T incorporates most electrical ratings and certification information directly into the enclosure tooling through molded lettering.

The underside incorporates molded electrical and regulatory information together with a separate serial-number label. Unlike later APC products that rely extensively on adhesive regulatory labels, much of the PER7T's certification and rating information is permanently molded into the enclosure.

A holographic UL listing label remains present on the documented example. The label identifies the device as a listed Power Tap and transient-voltage surge suppressor (TVSS).

Several deep scratches are present on the underside of the enclosure, particularly near the recessed serial-number area. The damage appears cosmetic and is consistent with long-term use or storage.

The documented example utilizes a molded straight-blade NEMA 5-15P attachment plug connected to an approximately six-foot power cord.

Unlike the archive's documented 1998 APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 specimen, which utilizes a right-angle attachment plug, the PER7T utilizes a conventional straight-blade plug design.

Moderate wear is visible on the grounding pin, consistent with repeated insertion and removal during service life.

== Photographs ==

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File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_main_01.jpg|Overall view of the documented APC SurgeArrest Personal PER7T specimen.
File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_toplogo_01.jpg|SurgeArrest Personal branding with Protection Working and Site Wiring Fault indicators.
File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_top_switch_01.jpg|Power-switch area showing indicator layout and receptacle detail.
File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_side_square_01.jpg|Side profile showing the rectangular receptacle section and curved upper housing.
File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_side_curved_01.jpg|Opposite side profile showing the smooth enclosure design and switch housing.
File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_end_phoneprotection_01.jpg|Telephone-line protection ports with input and output connections.
File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_bottom_overview_01.jpg|Underside overview showing molded regulatory information, mounting provisions, serial-number label, and attached power cord.
File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_bottom_data_01.jpg|Molded regulatory-information panel showing electrical ratings, UL listings, and TVSS voltage ratings.
File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_bottom_SN_01.jpg|Model and serial-number label identifying the documented PER7T specimen.
File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_bottom_cordentry_01.jpg|Cord-entry underside detail showing the serial-number label, mounting provisions, and UL hologram label.
File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_bottom_UL_Sticker_01.jpg|UL hologram label identifying the device as a listed Power Tap and TVSS.
File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_plugandcord_01.jpg|Attached six-foot power cord and molded straight-blade attachment plug.
File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_plugdetail_01.jpg|Close-up of the attachment plug showing molded identification markings and grounding-pin wear.
File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_corddetail_01.jpg|Power-cord markings showing HRSA manufacturer identification, UL file number E69167, and SJT 14 AWG construction.
File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_corddetail_02.jpg|Additional power-cord markings showing CSA file number LL52902, FT2 flame rating, and conductor specifications.
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== Date Codes ==

Disassembly revealed no molded date-code wheels in either enclosure half. This contrasts with later APC SurgeArrest Professional products documented by the archive, including the 1999 PRO7, which incorporate internal molded date-code wheels for manufacturing traceability.

The absence of date wheels suggests that APC introduced this manufacturing-traceability feature after production of the documented 1998 PER7T specimen.

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File:DateCode_01.jpg|Date-code detail.
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== Condition Upon Acquisition ==

The documented example was acquired in used condition and exhibited cosmetic wear consistent with long-term residential or office use.

The enclosure remained structurally intact and displayed moderate surface wear, minor scuffs, and localized discoloration. Several scratches and abrasion marks were present on both the upper and lower enclosure surfaces, including several deep scratches on the underside near the recessed serial-number area.

A transfer mark consistent with contact from an electrical plug or similar object was observed on the receptacle face near the third outlet from the left.

The attached power cord, plug, rocker switch, indicator lenses, telephone-protection ports, and receptacles appeared complete and undamaged upon initial examination.

Unlike several other recalled APC SurgeArrest examples documented by the archive, no evidence of heat-related discoloration, melted plastic, plug-body separation, or electrical damage was observed.

The unit was cleaned prior to detailed photography, testing, and internal examination.

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File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_beforecleaning_01.jpg|center|600px|APC SurgeArrest Personal PER7T as acquired prior to cleaning and documentation.
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== Functional Testing ==

The documented example was tested for basic electrical operation, switch functionality, indicator operation, and outlet wiring integrity.

When connected to utility power and switched ON, the green Protection Working indicator illuminated normally. The red Site Wiring Fault indicator remained unlit during testing, indicating that no wiring fault was detected at the test receptacle.

The rocker switch successfully controlled power to all protected outlets and operated normally throughout testing.

Testing with a receptacle tester confirmed correct hot, neutral, and ground connections at the protected outlets. No open grounds, open neutrals, reversed polarity conditions, or other wiring faults were detected.

The documented example passed all functional testing performed during documentation and remained fully operational at the time of examination.

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File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_testing_pluggedinturnedoff_01.jpg|Connected to utility power with the rocker switch in the OFF position.
File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_testing_pluggedinturnedon_01.jpg|Protection Working indicator illuminated during functional testing.
File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_testing_polaritygrounding_01.jpg|Outlet tester indicating correct wiring and grounding.
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== Teardown ==

The APC SurgeArrest Personal PER7T enclosure is secured using seven Phillips-head screws and can be opened non-destructively.

Removal of the upper housing revealed an internal design considerably more sophisticated than many consumer surge protectors of the period. The unit incorporates dedicated circuit boards for surge suppression and telephone-line protection together with a full-length stamped-metal outlet-contact assembly.

Electrical distribution is accomplished through a substantial brass outlet-contact assembly extending the length of the enclosure and serving all seven receptacles. Separate circuit boards are mounted within the enclosure to provide AC surge suppression and telephone-line protection functions.

Unlike the archive's recently documented COXOC CO-001S, which relies upon a single MOV connected directly across the incoming AC supply, the PER7T utilizes a dedicated suppression assembly and significantly greater component density.

The documented example utilizes an HRSA-manufactured SJT 14/3 power cord carrying UL file number E69167 and CSA file number LL52902. Internal wiring appears orderly and utilizes dedicated grounding conductors together with mechanical strain relief at the cord-entry point.

The upper housing incorporates molded outlet barriers, receptacle-positioning features, structural reinforcement ribs, and mounting provisions for the internal outlet-contact assembly.

Construction quality appears comparable to contemporaneous APC SurgeArrest Professional products documented by the archive, suggesting that both product families shared common mechanical-design philosophies despite differing electronic implementations.

Further examination of the suppression and telephone-protection assemblies identified additional component markings and circuit-board revisions discussed below.

Unlike later APC PRO7 examples documented by the archive, the PER7T enclosure does not incorporate molded date-code wheels in either enclosure half.

No date wheels were observed on the upper or lower housing during disassembly. Consequently, the serial number presently provides the primary basis for manufacturing-date identification.

The absence of molded date wheels suggests that APC had not yet adopted the manufacturing-traceability methods seen on later documented PRO7 specimens.

Inspection of the underside of the main circuit board identified APC part number:

<pre>
640-0323C
REV 6
</pre>

The board designation differs from the 640-0321-series suppression boards documented in the archive's APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 family, indicating that the Personal-series models utilized a distinct circuit-board design despite sharing much of the same enclosure architecture.

The main surge-suppression board appears physically smaller and less complex than the suppression assemblies documented in contemporary APC SurgeArrest Professional products. Further examination of the component side will be required to determine whether this reflects reduced filtering, fewer suppression components, or other design differences between the Personal and Professional product families.

The PER7T incorporates a dedicated telephone-line protection circuit board positioned separately from the main surge-suppression assembly.

The board connects the incoming and outgoing modular telephone connectors through a protection network consisting of fuses, diodes, resistors, and surge-suppression components.

Inspection confirmed that only the center pair of contacts is connected through the protection circuitry. The remaining conductor positions within the modular connectors are not populated, indicating that the design was intended to protect a single analog telephone line.

Board markings identified the telephone-protection assembly as:

<pre>
014060
</pre>

Additional component-level examination may provide further insight into APC's telephone-protection design practices during the late 1990s.

The telephone-protection assembly carries the marking "014060", potentially identifying the PCB design revision or internal APC part number.

Inspection identified the main surge-suppression circuit board as:

<pre>
AMERICAN POWER CONVERSION
640-0323C
REV 6
© 1996
</pre>

The documented APC SurgeArrest Personal PER7T therefore utilizes a suppression-board design carrying the same 1996 copyright year as the archive's 1998 APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 specimen.

A large ZNR V20201U metal-oxide varistor (MOV) provides primary surge suppression. A second MOV is mounted alongside the primary suppression component, indicating a multi-MOV surge-suppression design. The suppression assembly incorporates multiple passive components including resistors, capacitors, indicator circuitry, and at least two MOV surge-suppression devices.

The primary surge-suppression component is a zinc-oxide metal-oxide varistor (MOV) marked:

<pre>
ZNR
V20201U
</pre>

A second MOV is mounted adjacent to the primary device, forming part of the unit's surge-suppression network.

Despite the shared copyright year, the board design differs substantially from the 640-0321C REV 7 suppression board documented in the archive's 1998 PRO7 example. The differing board numbers indicate that APC developed separate suppression-board families for the Personal and Professional product lines while maintaining broadly similar electrical-protection specifications.

Although physically smaller than the suppression board utilized in the archive's 1998 APC PRO7 specimen, the PER7T board nonetheless incorporates a dedicated surge-suppression network rather than the highly simplified designs observed in some competing consumer products.

The design therefore occupies an intermediate position between APC's Professional-series surge protectors and the minimalist single-MOV designs documented elsewhere in the archive.

The Protection Working and Site Wiring Fault indicators are mounted remotely from the circuit board and connect through dedicated lead wires. Associated resistors, diodes, and supporting circuitry are incorporated directly onto the suppression board.

The arrangement allows the indicators to be positioned within the enclosure independently of the suppression circuitry while simplifying assembly.

Internal construction is orderly and robust. Wiring is neatly routed, insulated conductors are secured away from outlet-contact assemblies, and the suppression board is mounted on dedicated supports molded into the enclosure.

The overall construction quality is consistent with other APC surge-protection products documented by the archive.

Inspection revealed that the APC SurgeArrest Personal PER7T is substantially more sophisticated than many contemporary consumer surge protectors.

The design combines a dedicated AC surge-suppression board, an independent telephone-line protection board, a full-length brass outlet-contact assembly, integrated site-wiring diagnostics, and multiple surge-suppression components.

Although the PER7T shares much of its enclosure architecture with the archive's 1998 APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7, the two products utilize different suppression-board families. The documented PER7T incorporates board 640-0323C REV 6 carrying a 1996 APC copyright marking, while the documented PRO7 utilizes board 640-0321C REV 7.

The findings demonstrate that APC maintained separate electrical designs for its Personal and Professional product families while sharing common mechanical architecture and certification data.

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File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_teardown_open_01.jpg|PER7T opened following removal of the seven enclosure screws.
File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_teardown_toppanel_left_01.jpg|Upper housing interior showing outlet barriers, receptacle guides, and structural reinforcement features.
File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_teardown_bottom_cordentry_01.jpg|Cord-entry section showing the main circuit board, switch assembly, and power-cord termination.
File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_teardown_toppanel_cordentry_01.jpg|Cord-entry portion of the upper housing showing internal supports and switch-mounting provisions.
File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_teardown_phoneboard_01.jpg|Telephone-line protection circuit board removed for examination.
File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_teardown_phoneboard_underneath_01.jpg|Plastic housing underneath the phone protection board.
File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_teardown_phoneboard_detail_01.jpg|Telephone-line protection circuitry including fuses, diodes, resistors, and surge-suppression components.
File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_teardown_mainboard_01.jpg|Main surge-suppression circuit board showing APC part number 640-0323C REV 6.
File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_teardown_mainboard_detail_01.jpg|Main suppression-board detail showing MOV surge-suppression components and APC copyright markings.
File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_teardown_mainboard_detail_02.jpg|Underside of the suppression board showing trace layout and revision markings.
File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_teardown_housingundermainboard_01.jpg|Enclosure area beneath the main suppression board showing mounting supports and wiring provisions.
File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_teardown_mainboard_detail_03.jpg|Indicator-circuit detail showing LED connections, resistors, MOVs, and associated components.
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== Comparison Notes ==

Compared with the archive's 1998 APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 specimen, the PER7T utilizes a nearly identical enclosure architecture while adding integrated telephone-line protection and Personal-series branding.

The documented PRO7 utilizes a Bon-Eagle-manufactured power cord, whereas the documented PER7T utilizes an HRSA-manufactured cord assembly. This difference indicates that APC sourced cord assemblies from multiple suppliers during the same general production period.

Further comparison of the internal construction may reveal whether the Personal and Professional product families shared suppression circuitry or diverged internally despite their similar external appearance.

The documented PER7T carries UL file number E111219, identical to contemporary APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 examples preserved by the archive. This suggests that both product families were evaluated under the same APC UL listing despite differing model designations and feature sets.

The documented PER7T carries TVSS suppression ratings of 330 volts for line-to-neutral, line-to-ground, and neutral-to-ground protection paths. These ratings match those documented on the archive's 1998 APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 specimen.

Regulatory and electrical information is molded directly into the enclosure rather than applied using adhesive labels. This approach permanently preserves rating and certification information and mirrors the construction methods observed on other APC products from the recall-era production period.

Later APC SurgeArrest products documented by the archive increasingly relied upon adhesive labels for regulatory and rating information.

The documented PER7T shares the same UL file number (E111219), TVSS ratings (330V across all protection modes), general enclosure architecture, wall-mounting provisions, and seven-screw construction observed on the archive's 1998 APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 specimen. The similarities suggest that APC's Personal and Professional product families shared significant engineering commonality despite their different market positioning.

The documented PER7T differs from the archive's 1998 APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 in several visible respects. While both products share a nearly identical enclosure architecture, the PER7T incorporates telephone-line protection, utilizes an HRSA-manufactured power cord, and employs a straight-blade attachment plug rather than the right-angle plug used on the contemporary PRO7.

Despite sharing a nearly identical enclosure architecture with the archive's 1998 APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 specimen, the PER7T utilizes a different suppression-board family.

The documented PRO7 incorporates suppression board 640-0321C REV 7, while the PER7T utilizes board 640-0323C REV 6. The differing board numbers suggest that APC developed separate electrical designs for its Professional and Personal product lines despite substantial external similarities.

Unlike the archive's contemporaneous PRO7 specimen, the PER7T incorporates a separate telephone-protection subsystem consisting of an independent circuit board and dedicated protection components. The additional circuitry reflects the model's intended role as a combined AC and telephone-line surge protector.

The documented 1998 PER7T shares significant design heritage with the archive's 1998 APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7. Both products utilize seven-outlet enclosures, carry UL file number E111219, employ 330-volt TVSS ratings, and incorporate suppression boards carrying ©1996 APC copyright markings.

Despite these similarities, the products utilize different suppression-board families. The Professional-series PRO7 incorporates board 640-0321C REV 7, while the Personal-series PER7T utilizes board 640-0323C REV 6. The PER7T additionally incorporates a dedicated telephone-line protection board not present in the documented PRO7 example.

The findings indicate that APC maintained separate electrical designs for its Personal and Professional series while sharing common enclosure architecture and protection specifications.

The documented APC SurgeArrest Personal PER7T and APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 were manufactured during the same year and share a remarkably similar enclosure architecture, identical UL file number (E111219), identical 330-volt TVSS ratings, and suppression boards carrying 1996 APC copyright markings.

Despite those similarities, the PER7T weighs approximately 757 g compared with 903 g for the archive's 1998 PRO7 specimen. Internal examination revealed that the products utilize different suppression-board families, with the PER7T incorporating board 640-0323C REV 6 and the PRO7 utilizing board 640-0321C REV 7.

The PER7T additionally incorporates an independent telephone-line protection board protecting the center pair of a single analog telephone line. The findings indicate that APC shared enclosure tooling and design elements between product families while maintaining distinct electrical designs targeted at different segments of the surge-protection market.

== Recall Information ==

The APC SurgeArrest Personal PER7T was included in APC's 2013 SurgeArrest recall affecting approximately 15 million APC 7-Series and 8-Series surge protectors manufactured between 1993 and 2002.

According to APC and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), affected units could overheat, smoke, melt, and pose a fire hazard. The recall included multiple SurgeArrest product families, including the Personal, Professional, Performance, and Network series.

The documented example carries serial number Z98010214399 and was manufactured in 1998, placing it within the affected recall period.

Documentation accompanying the artifact indicates that the unit was submitted to APC's recall program in June 2021. A replacement APC SurgeArrest surge protector manufactured in 2021 was reportedly received through the recall process and remains preserved alongside the recalled specimen.

As a result, this artifact represents a rare documented example of a recalled APC SurgeArrest product with a known recall-participation history.

* [[APC SurgeArrest Recall (2013)]]

== Historical References ==

Historical advertisements, archived manufacturer literature, patents, magazine references, archived web captures, and period specifications.

[[File:HistoricalReference_01.png|center|700px|Historical reference.]]

== Notes ==

* Additional observations.
* Manufacturing details.
* Interesting findings.

== Related Articles ==

* [[Manufacturer]]
* [[Product Family]]
* [[Surge Protectors]]
* [[Collection Index]]

[[Category:Surge Protectors]]

APC SurgeArrest Personal PER7T (Z98010214399)

2026-10-26T23:13:03Z

PowerPig: /* Teardown */

The '''APC SurgeArrest Personal PER7T''' is a seven-outlet surge protector manufactured by [[APC]] (American Power Conversion) in 1998 as part of the company's SurgeArrest Personal product family.

The model combines seven grounded outlets, telephone-line protection, site-wiring diagnostics, and APC's SurgeArrest surge-suppression technology within a compact consumer-oriented enclosure. The documented example is particularly significant because it was manufactured during the production period later affected by APC's 2013 SurgeArrest recall and is accompanied by documentation indicating participation in the recall program.

As the first documented SurgeArrest Personal artifact preserved by the OldSurge Archive, the PER7T provides an opportunity to compare APC's consumer-oriented Personal series with the better-known SurgeArrest Professional family.

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File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_main_01.jpg|Overall view of the documented APC SurgeArrest Personal PER7T specimen.
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== Overview ==

The APC SurgeArrest Personal PER7T is a consumer surge protector intended to provide surge suppression and power distribution for personal computers, peripherals, modems, printers, and other home or office electronics.

The design incorporates seven grounded outlets together with APC's Protection Working and Site Wiring Fault diagnostic indicators. A rocker power switch is positioned near the cord-entry end of the enclosure, while an attached six-foot power cord provides flexibility in desktop and home-office installations.

The documented example is noteworthy because it represents APC's consumer-focused SurgeArrest Personal product line, a family that existed alongside the company's higher-end SurgeArrest Professional series during the late 1990s.

The artifact is also significant due to its association with APC's later 2013 SurgeArrest recall. Documentation accompanying the archived specimen indicates that it was submitted to APC's recall program in 2021, providing a rare example of a recalled surge protector with documented participation in the replacement process.

As the first Personal-series artifact documented by the OldSurge Archive, the PER7T expands the archive's APC coverage beyond the Professional-family products that presently dominate the collection.

== Historical Context ==

During the 1990s APC marketed multiple SurgeArrest product families aimed at different segments of the surge-protection market. While the SurgeArrest Professional series targeted users seeking premium protection and advanced features, the SurgeArrest Personal series was positioned as a more affordable consumer-oriented alternative intended for home and small-office environments.

By the late 1990s personal computers, dial-up Internet access, fax machines, and other electronic equipment had become increasingly common in homes and small businesses. Products such as the PER7T reflected growing consumer demand for affordable surge protection capable of safeguarding both power and communication connections.

The PER7T belongs to APC's recall-era SurgeArrest generation manufactured between 1993 and 2002. Products from this period were later included in APC's 2013 SurgeArrest recall after reports of overheating, smoking, melting, and fire-related incidents. The documented example's 1998 manufacturing date places it within the affected production range.

Compared with the contemporary APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 family documented elsewhere in the archive, the Personal-series design appears intended for a more consumer-oriented market segment. The enclosure utilizes a wider footprint, incorporates dedicated diagnostic indicators, and emphasizes ease of use while retaining APC's established SurgeArrest branding and protection technologies.

The documented specimen therefore occupies an important position within APC's product history, illustrating how the company differentiated consumer and professional surge-protection products during the personal-computing era.

The PER7T demonstrates APC's practice of marketing multiple SurgeArrest product families using substantially similar mechanical platforms. While the Professional and Personal product lines were positioned differently within APC's lineup, the documented examples share closely related enclosure architecture and external control layouts.

== Documented Example ==

* OldSurge ID: OS-0029
* Manufacturer: APC (American Power Conversion)
* Product Family: SurgeArrest Personal
* Model: PER7T
* Serial Number: Z98010214399
* Manufacturing Date: 1998

== Specifications ==

The APC SurgeArrest Personal PER7T combines seven grounded outlets, telephone-line protection, diagnostic site-wiring indicators, and APC's SurgeArrest surge-suppression technology within a compact enclosure shared with other APC seven-outlet surge-protector designs of the late 1990s. The model is particularly notable because it belongs to APC's consumer-oriented Personal product family while retaining many characteristics observed on contemporary Professional-series products.

* Manufacturer: APC (American Power Conversion)
* Product Family: APC SurgeArrest Personal
* Model: PER7T
* Device Type: Surge Protector
* Country of Origin: China

* Outlets: 7 grounded outlets
* Protection: AC power-line surge suppression, telephone-line protection

* Length: Approximately 10.25 in (26.0 cm)
* Width: Approximately 4.25 in (10.8 cm)
* Height: Approximately 1.75 in (4.4 cm)

* Weight: 1 lb 10.7 oz (757 g)

* Plug Type: NEMA 5-15P
* Plug Style: Straight-Blade

* Power Cord:
** Length: Approximately 6 ft (1.83 m)
** Type: SJT
** Conductors: 3
** Wire Size: 14 AWG
** Flame Rating: FT2
** Temperature Rating: 75°C (UL), 60°C (CSA)
** Manufacturer: HRSA
** UL File Number: E69167
** CSA File Number: LL52902

* Surge Protector UL File Number: E111219
* UL 1363 Power Tap
* UL 1449 TVSS

* TVSS Ratings:
** Line-to-Neutral (L-N): 330V
** Line-to-Ground (L-G): 330V
** Neutral-to-Ground (N-G): 330V

== Notable Characteristics ==

* First documented APC SurgeArrest Personal-series artifact preserved by the archive.
* Recall-era specimen manufactured in 1998.
* Integrated telephone-line protection.
* Dedicated Protection Working and Site Wiring Fault indicators.
* HRSA-manufactured six-foot power cord.
* Documented participation in APC's recall-replacement program.
* Molded regulatory-information panel rather than a large adhesive label.
* Two keyhole-style wall-mounting slots.
* Seven-screw enclosure construction.
* Identical UL file number (E111219) to the archive's 1998 APC PRO7 specimen.
* Telephone-line protection integrated into the enclosure end cap.

== Weight ==

The documented APC SurgeArrest Personal PER7T weighs approximately 1 lb 10.7 oz (757 g).

The weight places the PER7T between the archive's earliest and latest APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 examples. The archive's 1998 PRO7 specimen weighs approximately 1 lb 15.9 oz (903 g), while the 2006 and 2017 PRO7 examples each weigh approximately 1 lb 9.6 oz (726 g).

The lower weight relative to the contemporary 1998 PRO7 may reflect differences in telephone-protection circuitry, filtering components, internal bus-bar construction, or overall surge-suppression architecture. Additional comparison will be possible following teardown examination.

Despite incorporating seven grounded outlets, telephone-line protection, diagnostic indicators, and a six-foot power cord, the PER7T remains noticeably lighter than APC's professional-oriented PRO7 product of the same period.

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File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_weight_01.jpg|center|600px|APC SurgeArrest Personal PER7T on a digital scale showing a weight of approximately 1 lb 10.7 oz (757 g).
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== Physical Characteristics ==

The APC SurgeArrest Personal PER7T utilizes a beige molded enclosure measuring approximately 10.25 inches (26.0 cm) long, 4.25 inches (10.8 cm) wide, and 1.75 inches (4.4 cm) tall.

The upper surface incorporates seven grounded receptacles arranged in a single row together with APC's "Protection Working" and "Site Wiring Fault" indicators. A black rocker power switch is positioned near the cord-entry end of the enclosure.

Unlike the APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 family, the Personal-series enclosure utilizes a broader footprint and a flatter overall profile.

The documented example incorporates a six-foot power cord manufactured by HRSA and the underside incorporates two keyhole-style mounting slots intended for wall or furniture mounting.

The enclosure closely resembles the APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 family documented elsewhere within the archive. Overall dimensions, indicator placement, outlet arrangement, and general enclosure architecture appear substantially similar despite the different product-family branding.

Telephone-line protection is provided through modular input and output jacks located at one end of the enclosure. Examination of the connectors indicates that only the center pair of contacts is populated, suggesting support for a single analog telephone line rather than multi-line service.

A molded marking reading "R9802" is present on the underside of the enclosure. The significance of this marking has not yet been determined and may represent a tooling identifier, mold revision, or manufacturing code.

The underside closely resembles contemporary APC SurgeArrest Professional products. Features include molded regulatory information, a serial-number label, two keyhole-style wall-mounting slots, and a UL hologram certification label.

Unlike later APC SurgeArrest products documented by the archive that utilize large adhesive regulatory labels, the PER7T incorporates most electrical ratings and certification information directly into the enclosure tooling through molded lettering.

The underside incorporates molded electrical and regulatory information together with a separate serial-number label. Unlike later APC products that rely extensively on adhesive regulatory labels, much of the PER7T's certification and rating information is permanently molded into the enclosure.

A holographic UL listing label remains present on the documented example. The label identifies the device as a listed Power Tap and transient-voltage surge suppressor (TVSS).

Several deep scratches are present on the underside of the enclosure, particularly near the recessed serial-number area. The damage appears cosmetic and is consistent with long-term use or storage.

The documented example utilizes a molded straight-blade NEMA 5-15P attachment plug connected to an approximately six-foot power cord.

Unlike the archive's documented 1998 APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 specimen, which utilizes a right-angle attachment plug, the PER7T utilizes a conventional straight-blade plug design.

Moderate wear is visible on the grounding pin, consistent with repeated insertion and removal during service life.

== Photographs ==

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File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_main_01.jpg|Overall view of the documented APC SurgeArrest Personal PER7T specimen.
File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_toplogo_01.jpg|SurgeArrest Personal branding with Protection Working and Site Wiring Fault indicators.
File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_top_switch_01.jpg|Power-switch area showing indicator layout and receptacle detail.
File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_side_square_01.jpg|Side profile showing the rectangular receptacle section and curved upper housing.
File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_side_curved_01.jpg|Opposite side profile showing the smooth enclosure design and switch housing.
File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_end_phoneprotection_01.jpg|Telephone-line protection ports with input and output connections.
File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_bottom_overview_01.jpg|Underside overview showing molded regulatory information, mounting provisions, serial-number label, and attached power cord.
File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_bottom_data_01.jpg|Molded regulatory-information panel showing electrical ratings, UL listings, and TVSS voltage ratings.
File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_bottom_SN_01.jpg|Model and serial-number label identifying the documented PER7T specimen.
File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_bottom_cordentry_01.jpg|Cord-entry underside detail showing the serial-number label, mounting provisions, and UL hologram label.
File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_bottom_UL_Sticker_01.jpg|UL hologram label identifying the device as a listed Power Tap and TVSS.
File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_plugandcord_01.jpg|Attached six-foot power cord and molded straight-blade attachment plug.
File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_plugdetail_01.jpg|Close-up of the attachment plug showing molded identification markings and grounding-pin wear.
File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_corddetail_01.jpg|Power-cord markings showing HRSA manufacturer identification, UL file number E69167, and SJT 14 AWG construction.
File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_corddetail_02.jpg|Additional power-cord markings showing CSA file number LL52902, FT2 flame rating, and conductor specifications.
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== Date Codes ==

Disassembly revealed no molded date-code wheels in either enclosure half. This contrasts with later APC SurgeArrest Professional products documented by the archive, including the 1999 PRO7, which incorporate internal molded date-code wheels for manufacturing traceability.

The absence of date wheels suggests that APC introduced this manufacturing-traceability feature after production of the documented 1998 PER7T specimen.

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File:DateCode_01.jpg|Date-code detail.
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== Condition Upon Acquisition ==

The documented example was acquired in used condition and exhibited cosmetic wear consistent with long-term residential or office use.

The enclosure remained structurally intact and displayed moderate surface wear, minor scuffs, and localized discoloration. Several scratches and abrasion marks were present on both the upper and lower enclosure surfaces, including several deep scratches on the underside near the recessed serial-number area.

A transfer mark consistent with contact from an electrical plug or similar object was observed on the receptacle face near the third outlet from the left.

The attached power cord, plug, rocker switch, indicator lenses, telephone-protection ports, and receptacles appeared complete and undamaged upon initial examination.

Unlike several other recalled APC SurgeArrest examples documented by the archive, no evidence of heat-related discoloration, melted plastic, plug-body separation, or electrical damage was observed.

The unit was cleaned prior to detailed photography, testing, and internal examination.

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File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_beforecleaning_01.jpg|center|600px|APC SurgeArrest Personal PER7T as acquired prior to cleaning and documentation.
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== Functional Testing ==

The documented example was tested for basic electrical operation, switch functionality, indicator operation, and outlet wiring integrity.

When connected to utility power and switched ON, the green Protection Working indicator illuminated normally. The red Site Wiring Fault indicator remained unlit during testing, indicating that no wiring fault was detected at the test receptacle.

The rocker switch successfully controlled power to all protected outlets and operated normally throughout testing.

Testing with a receptacle tester confirmed correct hot, neutral, and ground connections at the protected outlets. No open grounds, open neutrals, reversed polarity conditions, or other wiring faults were detected.

The documented example passed all functional testing performed during documentation and remained fully operational at the time of examination.

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File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_testing_pluggedinturnedoff_01.jpg|Connected to utility power with the rocker switch in the OFF position.
File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_testing_pluggedinturnedon_01.jpg|Protection Working indicator illuminated during functional testing.
File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_testing_polaritygrounding_01.jpg|Outlet tester indicating correct wiring and grounding.
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== Teardown ==

The APC SurgeArrest Personal PER7T enclosure is secured using seven Phillips-head screws and can be opened non-destructively.

Removal of the upper housing revealed an internal design considerably more sophisticated than many consumer surge protectors of the period. The unit incorporates dedicated circuit boards for surge suppression and telephone-line protection together with a full-length stamped-metal outlet-contact assembly.

Electrical distribution is accomplished through a substantial brass outlet-contact assembly extending the length of the enclosure and serving all seven receptacles. Separate circuit boards are mounted within the enclosure to provide AC surge suppression and telephone-line protection functions.

Unlike the archive's recently documented COXOC CO-001S, which relies upon a single MOV connected directly across the incoming AC supply, the PER7T utilizes a dedicated suppression assembly and significantly greater component density.

The documented example utilizes an HRSA-manufactured SJT 14/3 power cord carrying UL file number E69167 and CSA file number LL52902. Internal wiring appears orderly and utilizes dedicated grounding conductors together with mechanical strain relief at the cord-entry point.

The upper housing incorporates molded outlet barriers, receptacle-positioning features, structural reinforcement ribs, and mounting provisions for the internal outlet-contact assembly.

Construction quality appears comparable to contemporaneous APC SurgeArrest Professional products documented by the archive, suggesting that both product families shared common mechanical-design philosophies despite differing electronic implementations.

Further examination of the suppression and telephone-protection assemblies identified additional component markings and circuit-board revisions discussed below.

Unlike later APC PRO7 examples documented by the archive, the PER7T enclosure does not incorporate molded date-code wheels in either enclosure half.

No date wheels were observed on the upper or lower housing during disassembly. Consequently, the serial number presently provides the primary basis for manufacturing-date identification.

The absence of molded date wheels suggests that APC had not yet adopted the manufacturing-traceability methods seen on later documented PRO7 specimens.

Inspection of the underside of the main circuit board identified APC part number:

<pre>
640-0323C
REV 6
</pre>

The board designation differs from the 640-0321-series suppression boards documented in the archive's APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 family, indicating that the Personal-series models utilized a distinct circuit-board design despite sharing much of the same enclosure architecture.

The main surge-suppression board appears physically smaller and less complex than the suppression assemblies documented in contemporary APC SurgeArrest Professional products. Further examination of the component side will be required to determine whether this reflects reduced filtering, fewer suppression components, or other design differences between the Personal and Professional product families.

The PER7T incorporates a dedicated telephone-line protection circuit board positioned separately from the main surge-suppression assembly.

The board connects the incoming and outgoing modular telephone connectors through a protection network consisting of fuses, diodes, resistors, and surge-suppression components.

Inspection confirmed that only the center pair of contacts is connected through the protection circuitry. The remaining conductor positions within the modular connectors are not populated, indicating that the design was intended to protect a single analog telephone line.

Board markings identified the telephone-protection assembly as:

<pre>
014060
</pre>

Additional component-level examination may provide further insight into APC's telephone-protection design practices during the late 1990s.

The telephone-protection assembly carries the marking "014060", potentially identifying the PCB design revision or internal APC part number.

Inspection identified the main surge-suppression circuit board as:

<pre>
AMERICAN POWER CONVERSION
640-0323C
REV 6
© 1996
</pre>

The documented APC SurgeArrest Personal PER7T therefore utilizes a suppression-board design carrying the same 1996 copyright year as the archive's 1998 APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 specimen.

A large ZNR V20201U metal-oxide varistor (MOV) provides primary surge suppression. A second MOV is mounted alongside the primary suppression component, indicating a multi-MOV surge-suppression design. The suppression assembly incorporates multiple passive components including resistors, capacitors, indicator circuitry, and at least two MOV surge-suppression devices.

The primary surge-suppression component is a zinc-oxide metal-oxide varistor (MOV) marked:

<pre>
ZNR
V20201U
</pre>

A second MOV is mounted adjacent to the primary device, forming part of the unit's surge-suppression network.

Despite the shared copyright year, the board design differs substantially from the 640-0321C REV 7 suppression board documented in the archive's 1998 PRO7 example. The differing board numbers indicate that APC developed separate suppression-board families for the Personal and Professional product lines while maintaining broadly similar electrical-protection specifications.

Although physically smaller than the suppression board utilized in the archive's 1998 APC PRO7 specimen, the PER7T board nonetheless incorporates a dedicated surge-suppression network rather than the highly simplified designs observed in some competing consumer products.

The design therefore occupies an intermediate position between APC's Professional-series surge protectors and the minimalist single-MOV designs documented elsewhere in the archive.

The Protection Working and Site Wiring Fault indicators are mounted remotely from the circuit board and connect through dedicated lead wires. Associated resistors, diodes, and supporting circuitry are incorporated directly onto the suppression board.

The arrangement allows the indicators to be positioned within the enclosure independently of the suppression circuitry while simplifying assembly.

Internal construction is orderly and robust. Wiring is neatly routed, insulated conductors are secured away from outlet-contact assemblies, and the suppression board is mounted on dedicated supports molded into the enclosure.

The overall construction quality is consistent with other APC surge-protection products documented by the archive.

Inspection revealed that the APC SurgeArrest Personal PER7T is substantially more sophisticated than many contemporary consumer surge protectors.

The design combines a dedicated AC surge-suppression board, an independent telephone-line protection board, a full-length brass outlet-contact assembly, integrated site-wiring diagnostics, and multiple surge-suppression components.

Although the PER7T shares much of its enclosure architecture with the archive's 1998 APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7, the two products utilize different suppression-board families. The documented PER7T incorporates board 640-0323C REV 6 carrying a 1996 APC copyright marking, while the documented PRO7 utilizes board 640-0321C REV 7.

The findings demonstrate that APC maintained separate electrical designs for its Personal and Professional product families while sharing common mechanical architecture and certification data.

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File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_teardown_open_01.jpg|PER7T opened following removal of the seven enclosure screws.
File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_teardown_toppanel_left_01.jpg|Upper housing interior showing outlet barriers, receptacle guides, and structural reinforcement features.
File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_teardown_bottom_cordentry_01.jpg|Cord-entry section showing the main circuit board, switch assembly, and power-cord termination.
File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_teardown_toppanel_cordentry_01.jpg|Cord-entry portion of the upper housing showing internal supports and switch-mounting provisions.
File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_teardown_phoneboard_01.jpg|Telephone-line protection circuit board removed for examination.
File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_teardown_phoneboard_underneath_01.jpg|Plastic housing underneath the phone protection board.
File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_teardown_phoneboard_detail_01.jpg|Telephone-line protection circuitry including fuses, diodes, resistors, and surge-suppression components.
File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_teardown_mainboard_01.jpg|Main surge-suppression circuit board showing APC part number 640-0323C REV 6.
File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_teardown_mainboard_detail_01.jpg|Main suppression-board detail showing MOV surge-suppression components and APC copyright markings.
File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_teardown_mainboard_detail_02.jpg|Underside of the suppression board showing trace layout and revision markings.
File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_teardown_housingundermainboard_01.jpg|Enclosure area beneath the main suppression board showing mounting supports and wiring provisions.
File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_teardown_mainboard_detail_03.jpg|Indicator-circuit detail showing LED connections, resistors, MOVs, and associated components.
</gallery>

== Comparison Notes ==

Compared with the archive's 1998 APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 specimen, the PER7T utilizes a nearly identical enclosure architecture while adding integrated telephone-line protection and Personal-series branding.

The documented PRO7 utilizes a Bon-Eagle-manufactured power cord, whereas the documented PER7T utilizes an HRSA-manufactured cord assembly. This difference indicates that APC sourced cord assemblies from multiple suppliers during the same general production period.

Further comparison of the internal construction may reveal whether the Personal and Professional product families shared suppression circuitry or diverged internally despite their similar external appearance.

The documented PER7T carries UL file number E111219, identical to contemporary APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 examples preserved by the archive. This suggests that both product families were evaluated under the same APC UL listing despite differing model designations and feature sets.

The documented PER7T carries TVSS suppression ratings of 330 volts for line-to-neutral, line-to-ground, and neutral-to-ground protection paths. These ratings match those documented on the archive's 1998 APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 specimen.

Regulatory and electrical information is molded directly into the enclosure rather than applied using adhesive labels. This approach permanently preserves rating and certification information and mirrors the construction methods observed on other APC products from the recall-era production period.

Later APC SurgeArrest products documented by the archive increasingly relied upon adhesive labels for regulatory and rating information.

The documented PER7T shares the same UL file number (E111219), TVSS ratings (330V across all protection modes), general enclosure architecture, wall-mounting provisions, and seven-screw construction observed on the archive's 1998 APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 specimen. The similarities suggest that APC's Personal and Professional product families shared significant engineering commonality despite their different market positioning.

The documented PER7T differs from the archive's 1998 APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 in several visible respects. While both products share a nearly identical enclosure architecture, the PER7T incorporates telephone-line protection, utilizes an HRSA-manufactured power cord, and employs a straight-blade attachment plug rather than the right-angle plug used on the contemporary PRO7.

Despite sharing a nearly identical enclosure architecture with the archive's 1998 APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 specimen, the PER7T utilizes a different suppression-board family.

The documented PRO7 incorporates suppression board 640-0321C REV 7, while the PER7T utilizes board 640-0323C REV 6. The differing board numbers suggest that APC developed separate electrical designs for its Professional and Personal product lines despite substantial external similarities.

Unlike the archive's contemporaneous PRO7 specimen, the PER7T incorporates a separate telephone-protection subsystem consisting of an independent circuit board and dedicated protection components. The additional circuitry reflects the model's intended role as a combined AC and telephone-line surge protector.

The documented 1998 PER7T shares significant design heritage with the archive's 1998 APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7. Both products utilize seven-outlet enclosures, carry UL file number E111219, employ 330-volt TVSS ratings, and incorporate suppression boards carrying ©1996 APC copyright markings.

Despite these similarities, the products utilize different suppression-board families. The Professional-series PRO7 incorporates board 640-0321C REV 7, while the Personal-series PER7T utilizes board 640-0323C REV 6. The PER7T additionally incorporates a dedicated telephone-line protection board not present in the documented PRO7 example.

The findings indicate that APC maintained separate electrical designs for its Personal and Professional series while sharing common enclosure architecture and protection specifications.

== Recall Information ==

The APC SurgeArrest Personal PER7T was included in APC's 2013 SurgeArrest recall affecting approximately 15 million APC 7-Series and 8-Series surge protectors manufactured between 1993 and 2002.

According to APC and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), affected units could overheat, smoke, melt, and pose a fire hazard. The recall included multiple SurgeArrest product families, including the Personal, Professional, Performance, and Network series.

The documented example carries serial number Z98010214399 and was manufactured in 1998, placing it within the affected recall period.

Documentation accompanying the artifact indicates that the unit was submitted to APC's recall program in June 2021. A replacement APC SurgeArrest surge protector manufactured in 2021 was reportedly received through the recall process and remains preserved alongside the recalled specimen.

As a result, this artifact represents a rare documented example of a recalled APC SurgeArrest product with a known recall-participation history.

* [[APC SurgeArrest Recall (2013)]]

== Historical References ==

Historical advertisements, archived manufacturer literature, patents, magazine references, archived web captures, and period specifications.

[[File:HistoricalReference_01.png|center|700px|Historical reference.]]

== Notes ==

* Additional observations.
* Manufacturing details.
* Interesting findings.

== Related Articles ==

* [[Manufacturer]]
* [[Product Family]]
* [[Surge Protectors]]
* [[Collection Index]]

[[Category:Surge Protectors]]

File:Surge APC PER7T Z98010214399 teardown mainboard detail 03.jpg

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PowerPig:

Indicator and suppression-circuit detail showing Protection Working and Site Wiring Fault LED connections, resistors, MOVs, and filter components.

File:Surge APC PER7T Z98010214399 teardown housingundermainboard 01.jpg

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PowerPig:

Area beneath the main suppression board showing enclosure supports, LED mounting provisions, and internal wiring routes.

APC SurgeArrest Personal PER7T (Z98010214399)

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PowerPig: /* Comparison Notes */

The '''APC SurgeArrest Personal PER7T''' is a seven-outlet surge protector manufactured by [[APC]] (American Power Conversion) in 1998 as part of the company's SurgeArrest Personal product family.

The model combines seven grounded outlets, telephone-line protection, site-wiring diagnostics, and APC's SurgeArrest surge-suppression technology within a compact consumer-oriented enclosure. The documented example is particularly significant because it was manufactured during the production period later affected by APC's 2013 SurgeArrest recall and is accompanied by documentation indicating participation in the recall program.

As the first documented SurgeArrest Personal artifact preserved by the OldSurge Archive, the PER7T provides an opportunity to compare APC's consumer-oriented Personal series with the better-known SurgeArrest Professional family.

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File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_main_01.jpg|Overall view of the documented APC SurgeArrest Personal PER7T specimen.
</gallery>

== Overview ==

The APC SurgeArrest Personal PER7T is a consumer surge protector intended to provide surge suppression and power distribution for personal computers, peripherals, modems, printers, and other home or office electronics.

The design incorporates seven grounded outlets together with APC's Protection Working and Site Wiring Fault diagnostic indicators. A rocker power switch is positioned near the cord-entry end of the enclosure, while an attached six-foot power cord provides flexibility in desktop and home-office installations.

The documented example is noteworthy because it represents APC's consumer-focused SurgeArrest Personal product line, a family that existed alongside the company's higher-end SurgeArrest Professional series during the late 1990s.

The artifact is also significant due to its association with APC's later 2013 SurgeArrest recall. Documentation accompanying the archived specimen indicates that it was submitted to APC's recall program in 2021, providing a rare example of a recalled surge protector with documented participation in the replacement process.

As the first Personal-series artifact documented by the OldSurge Archive, the PER7T expands the archive's APC coverage beyond the Professional-family products that presently dominate the collection.

== Historical Context ==

During the 1990s APC marketed multiple SurgeArrest product families aimed at different segments of the surge-protection market. While the SurgeArrest Professional series targeted users seeking premium protection and advanced features, the SurgeArrest Personal series was positioned as a more affordable consumer-oriented alternative intended for home and small-office environments.

By the late 1990s personal computers, dial-up Internet access, fax machines, and other electronic equipment had become increasingly common in homes and small businesses. Products such as the PER7T reflected growing consumer demand for affordable surge protection capable of safeguarding both power and communication connections.

The PER7T belongs to APC's recall-era SurgeArrest generation manufactured between 1993 and 2002. Products from this period were later included in APC's 2013 SurgeArrest recall after reports of overheating, smoking, melting, and fire-related incidents. The documented example's 1998 manufacturing date places it within the affected production range.

Compared with the contemporary APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 family documented elsewhere in the archive, the Personal-series design appears intended for a more consumer-oriented market segment. The enclosure utilizes a wider footprint, incorporates dedicated diagnostic indicators, and emphasizes ease of use while retaining APC's established SurgeArrest branding and protection technologies.

The documented specimen therefore occupies an important position within APC's product history, illustrating how the company differentiated consumer and professional surge-protection products during the personal-computing era.

The PER7T demonstrates APC's practice of marketing multiple SurgeArrest product families using substantially similar mechanical platforms. While the Professional and Personal product lines were positioned differently within APC's lineup, the documented examples share closely related enclosure architecture and external control layouts.

== Documented Example ==

* OldSurge ID: OS-0029
* Manufacturer: APC (American Power Conversion)
* Product Family: SurgeArrest Personal
* Model: PER7T
* Serial Number: Z98010214399
* Manufacturing Date: 1998

== Specifications ==

The APC SurgeArrest Personal PER7T combines seven grounded outlets, telephone-line protection, diagnostic site-wiring indicators, and APC's SurgeArrest surge-suppression technology within a compact enclosure shared with other APC seven-outlet surge-protector designs of the late 1990s. The model is particularly notable because it belongs to APC's consumer-oriented Personal product family while retaining many characteristics observed on contemporary Professional-series products.

* Manufacturer: APC (American Power Conversion)
* Product Family: APC SurgeArrest Personal
* Model: PER7T
* Device Type: Surge Protector
* Country of Origin: China

* Outlets: 7 grounded outlets
* Protection: AC power-line surge suppression, telephone-line protection

* Length: Approximately 10.25 in (26.0 cm)
* Width: Approximately 4.25 in (10.8 cm)
* Height: Approximately 1.75 in (4.4 cm)

* Weight: 1 lb 10.7 oz (757 g)

* Plug Type: NEMA 5-15P
* Plug Style: Straight-Blade

* Power Cord:
** Length: Approximately 6 ft (1.83 m)
** Type: SJT
** Conductors: 3
** Wire Size: 14 AWG
** Flame Rating: FT2
** Temperature Rating: 75°C (UL), 60°C (CSA)
** Manufacturer: HRSA
** UL File Number: E69167
** CSA File Number: LL52902

* Surge Protector UL File Number: E111219
* UL 1363 Power Tap
* UL 1449 TVSS

* TVSS Ratings:
** Line-to-Neutral (L-N): 330V
** Line-to-Ground (L-G): 330V
** Neutral-to-Ground (N-G): 330V

== Notable Characteristics ==

* First documented APC SurgeArrest Personal-series artifact preserved by the archive.
* Recall-era specimen manufactured in 1998.
* Integrated telephone-line protection.
* Dedicated Protection Working and Site Wiring Fault indicators.
* HRSA-manufactured six-foot power cord.
* Documented participation in APC's recall-replacement program.
* Molded regulatory-information panel rather than a large adhesive label.
* Two keyhole-style wall-mounting slots.
* Seven-screw enclosure construction.
* Identical UL file number (E111219) to the archive's 1998 APC PRO7 specimen.
* Telephone-line protection integrated into the enclosure end cap.

== Weight ==

The documented APC SurgeArrest Personal PER7T weighs approximately 1 lb 10.7 oz (757 g).

The weight places the PER7T between the archive's earliest and latest APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 examples. The archive's 1998 PRO7 specimen weighs approximately 1 lb 15.9 oz (903 g), while the 2006 and 2017 PRO7 examples each weigh approximately 1 lb 9.6 oz (726 g).

The lower weight relative to the contemporary 1998 PRO7 may reflect differences in telephone-protection circuitry, filtering components, internal bus-bar construction, or overall surge-suppression architecture. Additional comparison will be possible following teardown examination.

Despite incorporating seven grounded outlets, telephone-line protection, diagnostic indicators, and a six-foot power cord, the PER7T remains noticeably lighter than APC's professional-oriented PRO7 product of the same period.

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File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_weight_01.jpg|center|600px|APC SurgeArrest Personal PER7T on a digital scale showing a weight of approximately 1 lb 10.7 oz (757 g).
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== Physical Characteristics ==

The APC SurgeArrest Personal PER7T utilizes a beige molded enclosure measuring approximately 10.25 inches (26.0 cm) long, 4.25 inches (10.8 cm) wide, and 1.75 inches (4.4 cm) tall.

The upper surface incorporates seven grounded receptacles arranged in a single row together with APC's "Protection Working" and "Site Wiring Fault" indicators. A black rocker power switch is positioned near the cord-entry end of the enclosure.

Unlike the APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 family, the Personal-series enclosure utilizes a broader footprint and a flatter overall profile.

The documented example incorporates a six-foot power cord manufactured by HRSA and the underside incorporates two keyhole-style mounting slots intended for wall or furniture mounting.

The enclosure closely resembles the APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 family documented elsewhere within the archive. Overall dimensions, indicator placement, outlet arrangement, and general enclosure architecture appear substantially similar despite the different product-family branding.

Telephone-line protection is provided through modular input and output jacks located at one end of the enclosure. Examination of the connectors indicates that only the center pair of contacts is populated, suggesting support for a single analog telephone line rather than multi-line service.

A molded marking reading "R9802" is present on the underside of the enclosure. The significance of this marking has not yet been determined and may represent a tooling identifier, mold revision, or manufacturing code.

The underside closely resembles contemporary APC SurgeArrest Professional products. Features include molded regulatory information, a serial-number label, two keyhole-style wall-mounting slots, and a UL hologram certification label.

Unlike later APC SurgeArrest products documented by the archive that utilize large adhesive regulatory labels, the PER7T incorporates most electrical ratings and certification information directly into the enclosure tooling through molded lettering.

The underside incorporates molded electrical and regulatory information together with a separate serial-number label. Unlike later APC products that rely extensively on adhesive regulatory labels, much of the PER7T's certification and rating information is permanently molded into the enclosure.

A holographic UL listing label remains present on the documented example. The label identifies the device as a listed Power Tap and transient-voltage surge suppressor (TVSS).

Several deep scratches are present on the underside of the enclosure, particularly near the recessed serial-number area. The damage appears cosmetic and is consistent with long-term use or storage.

The documented example utilizes a molded straight-blade NEMA 5-15P attachment plug connected to an approximately six-foot power cord.

Unlike the archive's documented 1998 APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 specimen, which utilizes a right-angle attachment plug, the PER7T utilizes a conventional straight-blade plug design.

Moderate wear is visible on the grounding pin, consistent with repeated insertion and removal during service life.

== Photographs ==

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File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_main_01.jpg|Overall view of the documented APC SurgeArrest Personal PER7T specimen.
File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_toplogo_01.jpg|SurgeArrest Personal branding with Protection Working and Site Wiring Fault indicators.
File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_top_switch_01.jpg|Power-switch area showing indicator layout and receptacle detail.
File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_side_square_01.jpg|Side profile showing the rectangular receptacle section and curved upper housing.
File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_side_curved_01.jpg|Opposite side profile showing the smooth enclosure design and switch housing.
File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_end_phoneprotection_01.jpg|Telephone-line protection ports with input and output connections.
File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_bottom_overview_01.jpg|Underside overview showing molded regulatory information, mounting provisions, serial-number label, and attached power cord.
File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_bottom_data_01.jpg|Molded regulatory-information panel showing electrical ratings, UL listings, and TVSS voltage ratings.
File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_bottom_SN_01.jpg|Model and serial-number label identifying the documented PER7T specimen.
File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_bottom_cordentry_01.jpg|Cord-entry underside detail showing the serial-number label, mounting provisions, and UL hologram label.
File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_bottom_UL_Sticker_01.jpg|UL hologram label identifying the device as a listed Power Tap and TVSS.
File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_plugandcord_01.jpg|Attached six-foot power cord and molded straight-blade attachment plug.
File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_plugdetail_01.jpg|Close-up of the attachment plug showing molded identification markings and grounding-pin wear.
File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_corddetail_01.jpg|Power-cord markings showing HRSA manufacturer identification, UL file number E69167, and SJT 14 AWG construction.
File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_corddetail_02.jpg|Additional power-cord markings showing CSA file number LL52902, FT2 flame rating, and conductor specifications.
</gallery>

== Date Codes ==

Disassembly revealed no molded date-code wheels in either enclosure half. This contrasts with later APC SurgeArrest Professional products documented by the archive, including the 1999 PRO7, which incorporate internal molded date-code wheels for manufacturing traceability.

The absence of date wheels suggests that APC introduced this manufacturing-traceability feature after production of the documented 1998 PER7T specimen.

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File:DateCode_01.jpg|Date-code detail.
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== Condition Upon Acquisition ==

The documented example was acquired in used condition and exhibited cosmetic wear consistent with long-term residential or office use.

The enclosure remained structurally intact and displayed moderate surface wear, minor scuffs, and localized discoloration. Several scratches and abrasion marks were present on both the upper and lower enclosure surfaces, including several deep scratches on the underside near the recessed serial-number area.

A transfer mark consistent with contact from an electrical plug or similar object was observed on the receptacle face near the third outlet from the left.

The attached power cord, plug, rocker switch, indicator lenses, telephone-protection ports, and receptacles appeared complete and undamaged upon initial examination.

Unlike several other recalled APC SurgeArrest examples documented by the archive, no evidence of heat-related discoloration, melted plastic, plug-body separation, or electrical damage was observed.

The unit was cleaned prior to detailed photography, testing, and internal examination.

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File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_beforecleaning_01.jpg|center|600px|APC SurgeArrest Personal PER7T as acquired prior to cleaning and documentation.
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== Functional Testing ==

The documented example was tested for basic electrical operation, switch functionality, indicator operation, and outlet wiring integrity.

When connected to utility power and switched ON, the green Protection Working indicator illuminated normally. The red Site Wiring Fault indicator remained unlit during testing, indicating that no wiring fault was detected at the test receptacle.

The rocker switch successfully controlled power to all protected outlets and operated normally throughout testing.

Testing with a receptacle tester confirmed correct hot, neutral, and ground connections at the protected outlets. No open grounds, open neutrals, reversed polarity conditions, or other wiring faults were detected.

The documented example passed all functional testing performed during documentation and remained fully operational at the time of examination.

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File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_testing_pluggedinturnedoff_01.jpg|Connected to utility power with the rocker switch in the OFF position.
File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_testing_pluggedinturnedon_01.jpg|Protection Working indicator illuminated during functional testing.
File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_testing_polaritygrounding_01.jpg|Outlet tester indicating correct wiring and grounding.
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== Teardown ==

The APC SurgeArrest Personal PER7T enclosure is secured using seven Phillips-head screws and can be opened non-destructively.

Removal of the upper housing revealed an internal design considerably more sophisticated than many consumer surge protectors of the period. The unit incorporates dedicated circuit boards for surge suppression and telephone-line protection together with a full-length stamped-metal outlet-contact assembly.

Electrical distribution is accomplished through a substantial brass outlet-contact assembly extending the length of the enclosure and serving all seven receptacles. Separate circuit boards are mounted within the enclosure to provide AC surge suppression and telephone-line protection functions.

Unlike the archive's recently documented COXOC CO-001S, which relies upon a single MOV connected directly across the incoming AC supply, the PER7T utilizes a dedicated suppression assembly and significantly greater component density.

The documented example utilizes an HRSA-manufactured SJT 14/3 power cord carrying UL file number E69167 and CSA file number LL52902. Internal wiring appears orderly and utilizes dedicated grounding conductors together with mechanical strain relief at the cord-entry point.

The upper housing incorporates molded outlet barriers, receptacle-positioning features, structural reinforcement ribs, and mounting provisions for the internal outlet-contact assembly.

Construction quality appears comparable to contemporaneous APC SurgeArrest Professional products documented by the archive, suggesting that both product families shared common mechanical-design philosophies despite differing electronic implementations.

Further examination of the suppression and telephone-protection assemblies identified additional component markings and circuit-board revisions discussed below.

Unlike later APC PRO7 examples documented by the archive, the PER7T enclosure does not incorporate molded date-code wheels in either enclosure half.

No date wheels were observed on the upper or lower housing during disassembly. Consequently, the serial number presently provides the primary basis for manufacturing-date identification.

The absence of molded date wheels suggests that APC had not yet adopted the manufacturing-traceability methods seen on later documented PRO7 specimens.

Inspection of the underside of the main circuit board identified APC part number:

<pre>
640-0323C
REV 6
</pre>

The board designation differs from the 640-0321-series suppression boards documented in the archive's APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 family, indicating that the Personal-series models utilized a distinct circuit-board design despite sharing much of the same enclosure architecture.

The main surge-suppression board appears physically smaller and less complex than the suppression assemblies documented in contemporary APC SurgeArrest Professional products. Further examination of the component side will be required to determine whether this reflects reduced filtering, fewer suppression components, or other design differences between the Personal and Professional product families.

The PER7T incorporates a dedicated telephone-line protection circuit board positioned separately from the main surge-suppression assembly.

The board connects the incoming and outgoing modular telephone connectors through a protection network consisting of fuses, diodes, resistors, and surge-suppression components.

Inspection confirmed that only the center pair of contacts is connected through the protection circuitry. The remaining conductor positions within the modular connectors are not populated, indicating that the design was intended to protect a single analog telephone line.

Board markings identified the telephone-protection assembly as:

<pre>
014060
</pre>

Additional component-level examination may provide further insight into APC's telephone-protection design practices during the late 1990s.

The telephone-protection assembly carries the marking "014060", potentially identifying the PCB design revision or internal APC part number.

Inspection identified the main surge-suppression circuit board as:

<pre>
AMERICAN POWER CONVERSION
640-0323C
REV 6
© 1996
</pre>

The documented APC SurgeArrest Personal PER7T therefore utilizes a suppression-board design carrying the same 1996 copyright year as the archive's 1998 APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 specimen.

A large ZNR V20201U metal-oxide varistor (MOV) provides primary surge suppression. A second MOV is mounted alongside the primary suppression component, indicating a multi-MOV surge-suppression design. The suppression assembly incorporates multiple passive components including resistors, capacitors, indicator circuitry, and at least two MOV surge-suppression devices.

Despite the shared copyright year, the board design differs substantially from the 640-0321C REV 7 suppression board documented in the archive's 1998 PRO7 example. The differing board numbers indicate that APC developed separate suppression-board families for the Personal and Professional product lines while maintaining broadly similar electrical-protection specifications.

Although physically smaller than the suppression board utilized in the archive's 1998 APC PRO7 specimen, the PER7T board nonetheless incorporates a dedicated surge-suppression network rather than the highly simplified designs observed in some competing consumer products.

The design therefore occupies an intermediate position between APC's Professional-series surge protectors and the minimalist single-MOV designs documented elsewhere in the archive.

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File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_teardown_open_01.jpg|PER7T opened following removal of the seven enclosure screws.
File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_teardown_toppanel_left_01.jpg|Upper housing interior showing outlet barriers, receptacle guides, and structural reinforcement features.
File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_teardown_bottom_cordentry_01.jpg|Cord-entry section showing the main circuit board, switch assembly, and power-cord termination.
File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_teardown_toppanel_cordentry_01.jpg|Cord-entry portion of the upper housing showing internal supports and switch-mounting provisions.
File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_teardown_phoneboard_01.jpg|Telephone-line protection circuit board removed for examination.
File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_teardown_phoneboard_underneath_01.jpg|Plastic housing underneath the phone protection board.
File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_teardown_phoneboard_detail_01.jpg|Telephone-line protection circuitry including fuses, diodes, resistors, and surge-suppression components.
File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_teardown_mainboard_01.jpg|Main surge-suppression circuit board showing APC part number 640-0323C REV 6.
File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_teardown_mainboard_detail_01.jpg|Main suppression-board detail showing MOV surge-suppression components and APC copyright markings.
File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_teardown_mainboard_detail_02.jpg|Underside of the suppression board showing trace layout and revision markings.
</gallery>

== Comparison Notes ==

Compared with the archive's 1998 APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 specimen, the PER7T utilizes a nearly identical enclosure architecture while adding integrated telephone-line protection and Personal-series branding.

The documented PRO7 utilizes a Bon-Eagle-manufactured power cord, whereas the documented PER7T utilizes an HRSA-manufactured cord assembly. This difference indicates that APC sourced cord assemblies from multiple suppliers during the same general production period.

Further comparison of the internal construction may reveal whether the Personal and Professional product families shared suppression circuitry or diverged internally despite their similar external appearance.

The documented PER7T carries UL file number E111219, identical to contemporary APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 examples preserved by the archive. This suggests that both product families were evaluated under the same APC UL listing despite differing model designations and feature sets.

The documented PER7T carries TVSS suppression ratings of 330 volts for line-to-neutral, line-to-ground, and neutral-to-ground protection paths. These ratings match those documented on the archive's 1998 APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 specimen.

Regulatory and electrical information is molded directly into the enclosure rather than applied using adhesive labels. This approach permanently preserves rating and certification information and mirrors the construction methods observed on other APC products from the recall-era production period.

Later APC SurgeArrest products documented by the archive increasingly relied upon adhesive labels for regulatory and rating information.

The documented PER7T shares the same UL file number (E111219), TVSS ratings (330V across all protection modes), general enclosure architecture, wall-mounting provisions, and seven-screw construction observed on the archive's 1998 APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 specimen. The similarities suggest that APC's Personal and Professional product families shared significant engineering commonality despite their different market positioning.

The documented PER7T differs from the archive's 1998 APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 in several visible respects. While both products share a nearly identical enclosure architecture, the PER7T incorporates telephone-line protection, utilizes an HRSA-manufactured power cord, and employs a straight-blade attachment plug rather than the right-angle plug used on the contemporary PRO7.

Despite sharing a nearly identical enclosure architecture with the archive's 1998 APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 specimen, the PER7T utilizes a different suppression-board family.

The documented PRO7 incorporates suppression board 640-0321C REV 7, while the PER7T utilizes board 640-0323C REV 6. The differing board numbers suggest that APC developed separate electrical designs for its Professional and Personal product lines despite substantial external similarities.

Unlike the archive's contemporaneous PRO7 specimen, the PER7T incorporates a separate telephone-protection subsystem consisting of an independent circuit board and dedicated protection components. The additional circuitry reflects the model's intended role as a combined AC and telephone-line surge protector.

The documented 1998 PER7T shares significant design heritage with the archive's 1998 APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7. Both products utilize seven-outlet enclosures, carry UL file number E111219, employ 330-volt TVSS ratings, and incorporate suppression boards carrying ©1996 APC copyright markings.

Despite these similarities, the products utilize different suppression-board families. The Professional-series PRO7 incorporates board 640-0321C REV 7, while the Personal-series PER7T utilizes board 640-0323C REV 6. The PER7T additionally incorporates a dedicated telephone-line protection board not present in the documented PRO7 example.

The findings indicate that APC maintained separate electrical designs for its Personal and Professional series while sharing common enclosure architecture and protection specifications.

== Recall Information ==

The APC SurgeArrest Personal PER7T was included in APC's 2013 SurgeArrest recall affecting approximately 15 million APC 7-Series and 8-Series surge protectors manufactured between 1993 and 2002.

According to APC and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), affected units could overheat, smoke, melt, and pose a fire hazard. The recall included multiple SurgeArrest product families, including the Personal, Professional, Performance, and Network series.

The documented example carries serial number Z98010214399 and was manufactured in 1998, placing it within the affected recall period.

Documentation accompanying the artifact indicates that the unit was submitted to APC's recall program in June 2021. A replacement APC SurgeArrest surge protector manufactured in 2021 was reportedly received through the recall process and remains preserved alongside the recalled specimen.

As a result, this artifact represents a rare documented example of a recalled APC SurgeArrest product with a known recall-participation history.

* [[APC SurgeArrest Recall (2013)]]

== Historical References ==

Historical advertisements, archived manufacturer literature, patents, magazine references, archived web captures, and period specifications.

[[File:HistoricalReference_01.png|center|700px|Historical reference.]]

== Notes ==

* Additional observations.
* Manufacturing details.
* Interesting findings.

== Related Articles ==

* [[Manufacturer]]
* [[Product Family]]
* [[Surge Protectors]]
* [[Collection Index]]

[[Category:Surge Protectors]]

APC SurgeArrest Personal PER7T (Z98010214399)

2026-10-26T23:08:51Z

PowerPig: /* Teardown */

The '''APC SurgeArrest Personal PER7T''' is a seven-outlet surge protector manufactured by [[APC]] (American Power Conversion) in 1998 as part of the company's SurgeArrest Personal product family.

The model combines seven grounded outlets, telephone-line protection, site-wiring diagnostics, and APC's SurgeArrest surge-suppression technology within a compact consumer-oriented enclosure. The documented example is particularly significant because it was manufactured during the production period later affected by APC's 2013 SurgeArrest recall and is accompanied by documentation indicating participation in the recall program.

As the first documented SurgeArrest Personal artifact preserved by the OldSurge Archive, the PER7T provides an opportunity to compare APC's consumer-oriented Personal series with the better-known SurgeArrest Professional family.

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File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_main_01.jpg|Overall view of the documented APC SurgeArrest Personal PER7T specimen.
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== Overview ==

The APC SurgeArrest Personal PER7T is a consumer surge protector intended to provide surge suppression and power distribution for personal computers, peripherals, modems, printers, and other home or office electronics.

The design incorporates seven grounded outlets together with APC's Protection Working and Site Wiring Fault diagnostic indicators. A rocker power switch is positioned near the cord-entry end of the enclosure, while an attached six-foot power cord provides flexibility in desktop and home-office installations.

The documented example is noteworthy because it represents APC's consumer-focused SurgeArrest Personal product line, a family that existed alongside the company's higher-end SurgeArrest Professional series during the late 1990s.

The artifact is also significant due to its association with APC's later 2013 SurgeArrest recall. Documentation accompanying the archived specimen indicates that it was submitted to APC's recall program in 2021, providing a rare example of a recalled surge protector with documented participation in the replacement process.

As the first Personal-series artifact documented by the OldSurge Archive, the PER7T expands the archive's APC coverage beyond the Professional-family products that presently dominate the collection.

== Historical Context ==

During the 1990s APC marketed multiple SurgeArrest product families aimed at different segments of the surge-protection market. While the SurgeArrest Professional series targeted users seeking premium protection and advanced features, the SurgeArrest Personal series was positioned as a more affordable consumer-oriented alternative intended for home and small-office environments.

By the late 1990s personal computers, dial-up Internet access, fax machines, and other electronic equipment had become increasingly common in homes and small businesses. Products such as the PER7T reflected growing consumer demand for affordable surge protection capable of safeguarding both power and communication connections.

The PER7T belongs to APC's recall-era SurgeArrest generation manufactured between 1993 and 2002. Products from this period were later included in APC's 2013 SurgeArrest recall after reports of overheating, smoking, melting, and fire-related incidents. The documented example's 1998 manufacturing date places it within the affected production range.

Compared with the contemporary APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 family documented elsewhere in the archive, the Personal-series design appears intended for a more consumer-oriented market segment. The enclosure utilizes a wider footprint, incorporates dedicated diagnostic indicators, and emphasizes ease of use while retaining APC's established SurgeArrest branding and protection technologies.

The documented specimen therefore occupies an important position within APC's product history, illustrating how the company differentiated consumer and professional surge-protection products during the personal-computing era.

The PER7T demonstrates APC's practice of marketing multiple SurgeArrest product families using substantially similar mechanical platforms. While the Professional and Personal product lines were positioned differently within APC's lineup, the documented examples share closely related enclosure architecture and external control layouts.

== Documented Example ==

* OldSurge ID: OS-0029
* Manufacturer: APC (American Power Conversion)
* Product Family: SurgeArrest Personal
* Model: PER7T
* Serial Number: Z98010214399
* Manufacturing Date: 1998

== Specifications ==

The APC SurgeArrest Personal PER7T combines seven grounded outlets, telephone-line protection, diagnostic site-wiring indicators, and APC's SurgeArrest surge-suppression technology within a compact enclosure shared with other APC seven-outlet surge-protector designs of the late 1990s. The model is particularly notable because it belongs to APC's consumer-oriented Personal product family while retaining many characteristics observed on contemporary Professional-series products.

* Manufacturer: APC (American Power Conversion)
* Product Family: APC SurgeArrest Personal
* Model: PER7T
* Device Type: Surge Protector
* Country of Origin: China

* Outlets: 7 grounded outlets
* Protection: AC power-line surge suppression, telephone-line protection

* Length: Approximately 10.25 in (26.0 cm)
* Width: Approximately 4.25 in (10.8 cm)
* Height: Approximately 1.75 in (4.4 cm)

* Weight: 1 lb 10.7 oz (757 g)

* Plug Type: NEMA 5-15P
* Plug Style: Straight-Blade

* Power Cord:
** Length: Approximately 6 ft (1.83 m)
** Type: SJT
** Conductors: 3
** Wire Size: 14 AWG
** Flame Rating: FT2
** Temperature Rating: 75°C (UL), 60°C (CSA)
** Manufacturer: HRSA
** UL File Number: E69167
** CSA File Number: LL52902

* Surge Protector UL File Number: E111219
* UL 1363 Power Tap
* UL 1449 TVSS

* TVSS Ratings:
** Line-to-Neutral (L-N): 330V
** Line-to-Ground (L-G): 330V
** Neutral-to-Ground (N-G): 330V

== Notable Characteristics ==

* First documented APC SurgeArrest Personal-series artifact preserved by the archive.
* Recall-era specimen manufactured in 1998.
* Integrated telephone-line protection.
* Dedicated Protection Working and Site Wiring Fault indicators.
* HRSA-manufactured six-foot power cord.
* Documented participation in APC's recall-replacement program.
* Molded regulatory-information panel rather than a large adhesive label.
* Two keyhole-style wall-mounting slots.
* Seven-screw enclosure construction.
* Identical UL file number (E111219) to the archive's 1998 APC PRO7 specimen.
* Telephone-line protection integrated into the enclosure end cap.

== Weight ==

The documented APC SurgeArrest Personal PER7T weighs approximately 1 lb 10.7 oz (757 g).

The weight places the PER7T between the archive's earliest and latest APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 examples. The archive's 1998 PRO7 specimen weighs approximately 1 lb 15.9 oz (903 g), while the 2006 and 2017 PRO7 examples each weigh approximately 1 lb 9.6 oz (726 g).

The lower weight relative to the contemporary 1998 PRO7 may reflect differences in telephone-protection circuitry, filtering components, internal bus-bar construction, or overall surge-suppression architecture. Additional comparison will be possible following teardown examination.

Despite incorporating seven grounded outlets, telephone-line protection, diagnostic indicators, and a six-foot power cord, the PER7T remains noticeably lighter than APC's professional-oriented PRO7 product of the same period.

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File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_weight_01.jpg|center|600px|APC SurgeArrest Personal PER7T on a digital scale showing a weight of approximately 1 lb 10.7 oz (757 g).
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== Physical Characteristics ==

The APC SurgeArrest Personal PER7T utilizes a beige molded enclosure measuring approximately 10.25 inches (26.0 cm) long, 4.25 inches (10.8 cm) wide, and 1.75 inches (4.4 cm) tall.

The upper surface incorporates seven grounded receptacles arranged in a single row together with APC's "Protection Working" and "Site Wiring Fault" indicators. A black rocker power switch is positioned near the cord-entry end of the enclosure.

Unlike the APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 family, the Personal-series enclosure utilizes a broader footprint and a flatter overall profile.

The documented example incorporates a six-foot power cord manufactured by HRSA and the underside incorporates two keyhole-style mounting slots intended for wall or furniture mounting.

The enclosure closely resembles the APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 family documented elsewhere within the archive. Overall dimensions, indicator placement, outlet arrangement, and general enclosure architecture appear substantially similar despite the different product-family branding.

Telephone-line protection is provided through modular input and output jacks located at one end of the enclosure. Examination of the connectors indicates that only the center pair of contacts is populated, suggesting support for a single analog telephone line rather than multi-line service.

A molded marking reading "R9802" is present on the underside of the enclosure. The significance of this marking has not yet been determined and may represent a tooling identifier, mold revision, or manufacturing code.

The underside closely resembles contemporary APC SurgeArrest Professional products. Features include molded regulatory information, a serial-number label, two keyhole-style wall-mounting slots, and a UL hologram certification label.

Unlike later APC SurgeArrest products documented by the archive that utilize large adhesive regulatory labels, the PER7T incorporates most electrical ratings and certification information directly into the enclosure tooling through molded lettering.

The underside incorporates molded electrical and regulatory information together with a separate serial-number label. Unlike later APC products that rely extensively on adhesive regulatory labels, much of the PER7T's certification and rating information is permanently molded into the enclosure.

A holographic UL listing label remains present on the documented example. The label identifies the device as a listed Power Tap and transient-voltage surge suppressor (TVSS).

Several deep scratches are present on the underside of the enclosure, particularly near the recessed serial-number area. The damage appears cosmetic and is consistent with long-term use or storage.

The documented example utilizes a molded straight-blade NEMA 5-15P attachment plug connected to an approximately six-foot power cord.

Unlike the archive's documented 1998 APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 specimen, which utilizes a right-angle attachment plug, the PER7T utilizes a conventional straight-blade plug design.

Moderate wear is visible on the grounding pin, consistent with repeated insertion and removal during service life.

== Photographs ==

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File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_main_01.jpg|Overall view of the documented APC SurgeArrest Personal PER7T specimen.
File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_toplogo_01.jpg|SurgeArrest Personal branding with Protection Working and Site Wiring Fault indicators.
File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_top_switch_01.jpg|Power-switch area showing indicator layout and receptacle detail.
File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_side_square_01.jpg|Side profile showing the rectangular receptacle section and curved upper housing.
File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_side_curved_01.jpg|Opposite side profile showing the smooth enclosure design and switch housing.
File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_end_phoneprotection_01.jpg|Telephone-line protection ports with input and output connections.
File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_bottom_overview_01.jpg|Underside overview showing molded regulatory information, mounting provisions, serial-number label, and attached power cord.
File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_bottom_data_01.jpg|Molded regulatory-information panel showing electrical ratings, UL listings, and TVSS voltage ratings.
File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_bottom_SN_01.jpg|Model and serial-number label identifying the documented PER7T specimen.
File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_bottom_cordentry_01.jpg|Cord-entry underside detail showing the serial-number label, mounting provisions, and UL hologram label.
File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_bottom_UL_Sticker_01.jpg|UL hologram label identifying the device as a listed Power Tap and TVSS.
File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_plugandcord_01.jpg|Attached six-foot power cord and molded straight-blade attachment plug.
File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_plugdetail_01.jpg|Close-up of the attachment plug showing molded identification markings and grounding-pin wear.
File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_corddetail_01.jpg|Power-cord markings showing HRSA manufacturer identification, UL file number E69167, and SJT 14 AWG construction.
File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_corddetail_02.jpg|Additional power-cord markings showing CSA file number LL52902, FT2 flame rating, and conductor specifications.
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== Date Codes ==

Disassembly revealed no molded date-code wheels in either enclosure half. This contrasts with later APC SurgeArrest Professional products documented by the archive, including the 1999 PRO7, which incorporate internal molded date-code wheels for manufacturing traceability.

The absence of date wheels suggests that APC introduced this manufacturing-traceability feature after production of the documented 1998 PER7T specimen.

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File:DateCode_01.jpg|Date-code detail.
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== Condition Upon Acquisition ==

The documented example was acquired in used condition and exhibited cosmetic wear consistent with long-term residential or office use.

The enclosure remained structurally intact and displayed moderate surface wear, minor scuffs, and localized discoloration. Several scratches and abrasion marks were present on both the upper and lower enclosure surfaces, including several deep scratches on the underside near the recessed serial-number area.

A transfer mark consistent with contact from an electrical plug or similar object was observed on the receptacle face near the third outlet from the left.

The attached power cord, plug, rocker switch, indicator lenses, telephone-protection ports, and receptacles appeared complete and undamaged upon initial examination.

Unlike several other recalled APC SurgeArrest examples documented by the archive, no evidence of heat-related discoloration, melted plastic, plug-body separation, or electrical damage was observed.

The unit was cleaned prior to detailed photography, testing, and internal examination.

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File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_beforecleaning_01.jpg|center|600px|APC SurgeArrest Personal PER7T as acquired prior to cleaning and documentation.
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== Functional Testing ==

The documented example was tested for basic electrical operation, switch functionality, indicator operation, and outlet wiring integrity.

When connected to utility power and switched ON, the green Protection Working indicator illuminated normally. The red Site Wiring Fault indicator remained unlit during testing, indicating that no wiring fault was detected at the test receptacle.

The rocker switch successfully controlled power to all protected outlets and operated normally throughout testing.

Testing with a receptacle tester confirmed correct hot, neutral, and ground connections at the protected outlets. No open grounds, open neutrals, reversed polarity conditions, or other wiring faults were detected.

The documented example passed all functional testing performed during documentation and remained fully operational at the time of examination.

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File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_testing_pluggedinturnedoff_01.jpg|Connected to utility power with the rocker switch in the OFF position.
File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_testing_pluggedinturnedon_01.jpg|Protection Working indicator illuminated during functional testing.
File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_testing_polaritygrounding_01.jpg|Outlet tester indicating correct wiring and grounding.
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== Teardown ==

The APC SurgeArrest Personal PER7T enclosure is secured using seven Phillips-head screws and can be opened non-destructively.

Removal of the upper housing revealed an internal design considerably more sophisticated than many consumer surge protectors of the period. The unit incorporates dedicated circuit boards for surge suppression and telephone-line protection together with a full-length stamped-metal outlet-contact assembly.

Electrical distribution is accomplished through a substantial brass outlet-contact assembly extending the length of the enclosure and serving all seven receptacles. Separate circuit boards are mounted within the enclosure to provide AC surge suppression and telephone-line protection functions.

Unlike the archive's recently documented COXOC CO-001S, which relies upon a single MOV connected directly across the incoming AC supply, the PER7T utilizes a dedicated suppression assembly and significantly greater component density.

The documented example utilizes an HRSA-manufactured SJT 14/3 power cord carrying UL file number E69167 and CSA file number LL52902. Internal wiring appears orderly and utilizes dedicated grounding conductors together with mechanical strain relief at the cord-entry point.

The upper housing incorporates molded outlet barriers, receptacle-positioning features, structural reinforcement ribs, and mounting provisions for the internal outlet-contact assembly.

Construction quality appears comparable to contemporaneous APC SurgeArrest Professional products documented by the archive, suggesting that both product families shared common mechanical-design philosophies despite differing electronic implementations.

Further examination of the suppression and telephone-protection assemblies identified additional component markings and circuit-board revisions discussed below.

Unlike later APC PRO7 examples documented by the archive, the PER7T enclosure does not incorporate molded date-code wheels in either enclosure half.

No date wheels were observed on the upper or lower housing during disassembly. Consequently, the serial number presently provides the primary basis for manufacturing-date identification.

The absence of molded date wheels suggests that APC had not yet adopted the manufacturing-traceability methods seen on later documented PRO7 specimens.

Inspection of the underside of the main circuit board identified APC part number:

<pre>
640-0323C
REV 6
</pre>

The board designation differs from the 640-0321-series suppression boards documented in the archive's APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 family, indicating that the Personal-series models utilized a distinct circuit-board design despite sharing much of the same enclosure architecture.

The main surge-suppression board appears physically smaller and less complex than the suppression assemblies documented in contemporary APC SurgeArrest Professional products. Further examination of the component side will be required to determine whether this reflects reduced filtering, fewer suppression components, or other design differences between the Personal and Professional product families.

The PER7T incorporates a dedicated telephone-line protection circuit board positioned separately from the main surge-suppression assembly.

The board connects the incoming and outgoing modular telephone connectors through a protection network consisting of fuses, diodes, resistors, and surge-suppression components.

Inspection confirmed that only the center pair of contacts is connected through the protection circuitry. The remaining conductor positions within the modular connectors are not populated, indicating that the design was intended to protect a single analog telephone line.

Board markings identified the telephone-protection assembly as:

<pre>
014060
</pre>

Additional component-level examination may provide further insight into APC's telephone-protection design practices during the late 1990s.

The telephone-protection assembly carries the marking "014060", potentially identifying the PCB design revision or internal APC part number.

Inspection identified the main surge-suppression circuit board as:

<pre>
AMERICAN POWER CONVERSION
640-0323C
REV 6
© 1996
</pre>

The documented APC SurgeArrest Personal PER7T therefore utilizes a suppression-board design carrying the same 1996 copyright year as the archive's 1998 APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 specimen.

A large ZNR V20201U metal-oxide varistor (MOV) provides primary surge suppression. A second MOV is mounted alongside the primary suppression component, indicating a multi-MOV surge-suppression design. The suppression assembly incorporates multiple passive components including resistors, capacitors, indicator circuitry, and at least two MOV surge-suppression devices.

Despite the shared copyright year, the board design differs substantially from the 640-0321C REV 7 suppression board documented in the archive's 1998 PRO7 example. The differing board numbers indicate that APC developed separate suppression-board families for the Personal and Professional product lines while maintaining broadly similar electrical-protection specifications.

Although physically smaller than the suppression board utilized in the archive's 1998 APC PRO7 specimen, the PER7T board nonetheless incorporates a dedicated surge-suppression network rather than the highly simplified designs observed in some competing consumer products.

The design therefore occupies an intermediate position between APC's Professional-series surge protectors and the minimalist single-MOV designs documented elsewhere in the archive.

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File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_teardown_open_01.jpg|PER7T opened following removal of the seven enclosure screws.
File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_teardown_toppanel_left_01.jpg|Upper housing interior showing outlet barriers, receptacle guides, and structural reinforcement features.
File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_teardown_bottom_cordentry_01.jpg|Cord-entry section showing the main circuit board, switch assembly, and power-cord termination.
File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_teardown_toppanel_cordentry_01.jpg|Cord-entry portion of the upper housing showing internal supports and switch-mounting provisions.
File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_teardown_phoneboard_01.jpg|Telephone-line protection circuit board removed for examination.
File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_teardown_phoneboard_underneath_01.jpg|Plastic housing underneath the phone protection board.
File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_teardown_phoneboard_detail_01.jpg|Telephone-line protection circuitry including fuses, diodes, resistors, and surge-suppression components.
File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_teardown_mainboard_01.jpg|Main surge-suppression circuit board showing APC part number 640-0323C REV 6.
File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_teardown_mainboard_detail_01.jpg|Main suppression-board detail showing MOV surge-suppression components and APC copyright markings.
File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_teardown_mainboard_detail_02.jpg|Underside of the suppression board showing trace layout and revision markings.
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== Comparison Notes ==

Compared with the archive's 1998 APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 specimen, the PER7T utilizes a nearly identical enclosure architecture while adding integrated telephone-line protection and Personal-series branding.

The documented PRO7 utilizes a Bon-Eagle-manufactured power cord, whereas the documented PER7T utilizes an HRSA-manufactured cord assembly. This difference indicates that APC sourced cord assemblies from multiple suppliers during the same general production period.

Further comparison of the internal construction may reveal whether the Personal and Professional product families shared suppression circuitry or diverged internally despite their similar external appearance.

The documented PER7T carries UL file number E111219, identical to contemporary APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 examples preserved by the archive. This suggests that both product families were evaluated under the same APC UL listing despite differing model designations and feature sets.

The documented PER7T carries TVSS suppression ratings of 330 volts for line-to-neutral, line-to-ground, and neutral-to-ground protection paths. These ratings match those documented on the archive's 1998 APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 specimen.

Regulatory and electrical information is molded directly into the enclosure rather than applied using adhesive labels. This approach permanently preserves rating and certification information and mirrors the construction methods observed on other APC products from the recall-era production period.

Later APC SurgeArrest products documented by the archive increasingly relied upon adhesive labels for regulatory and rating information.

The documented PER7T shares the same UL file number (E111219), TVSS ratings (330V across all protection modes), general enclosure architecture, wall-mounting provisions, and seven-screw construction observed on the archive's 1998 APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 specimen. The similarities suggest that APC's Personal and Professional product families shared significant engineering commonality despite their different market positioning.

The documented PER7T differs from the archive's 1998 APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 in several visible respects. While both products share a nearly identical enclosure architecture, the PER7T incorporates telephone-line protection, utilizes an HRSA-manufactured power cord, and employs a straight-blade attachment plug rather than the right-angle plug used on the contemporary PRO7.

Despite sharing a nearly identical enclosure architecture with the archive's 1998 APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 specimen, the PER7T utilizes a different suppression-board family.

The documented PRO7 incorporates suppression board 640-0321C REV 7, while the PER7T utilizes board 640-0323C REV 6. The differing board numbers suggest that APC developed separate electrical designs for its Professional and Personal product lines despite substantial external similarities.

Unlike the archive's contemporaneous PRO7 specimen, the PER7T incorporates a separate telephone-protection subsystem consisting of an independent circuit board and dedicated protection components. The additional circuitry reflects the model's intended role as a combined AC and telephone-line surge protector.

== Recall Information ==

The APC SurgeArrest Personal PER7T was included in APC's 2013 SurgeArrest recall affecting approximately 15 million APC 7-Series and 8-Series surge protectors manufactured between 1993 and 2002.

According to APC and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), affected units could overheat, smoke, melt, and pose a fire hazard. The recall included multiple SurgeArrest product families, including the Personal, Professional, Performance, and Network series.

The documented example carries serial number Z98010214399 and was manufactured in 1998, placing it within the affected recall period.

Documentation accompanying the artifact indicates that the unit was submitted to APC's recall program in June 2021. A replacement APC SurgeArrest surge protector manufactured in 2021 was reportedly received through the recall process and remains preserved alongside the recalled specimen.

As a result, this artifact represents a rare documented example of a recalled APC SurgeArrest product with a known recall-participation history.

* [[APC SurgeArrest Recall (2013)]]

== Historical References ==

Historical advertisements, archived manufacturer literature, patents, magazine references, archived web captures, and period specifications.

[[File:HistoricalReference_01.png|center|700px|Historical reference.]]

== Notes ==

* Additional observations.
* Manufacturing details.
* Interesting findings.

== Related Articles ==

* [[Manufacturer]]
* [[Product Family]]
* [[Surge Protectors]]
* [[Collection Index]]

[[Category:Surge Protectors]]

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Underside of the main surge-suppression circuit board showing trace layout, APC part number 640-0323C, and revision markings.

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Close-up of the main surge-suppression circuit board showing APC copyright markings, MOV surge-suppression components, and filtering components.

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Main surge-suppression circuit board showing APC part number 640-0323C REV 6, switch connections, and conductor routing.

APC SurgeArrest Personal PER7T (Z98010214399)

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The '''APC SurgeArrest Personal PER7T''' is a seven-outlet surge protector manufactured by [[APC]] (American Power Conversion) in 1998 as part of the company's SurgeArrest Personal product family.

The model combines seven grounded outlets, telephone-line protection, site-wiring diagnostics, and APC's SurgeArrest surge-suppression technology within a compact consumer-oriented enclosure. The documented example is particularly significant because it was manufactured during the production period later affected by APC's 2013 SurgeArrest recall and is accompanied by documentation indicating participation in the recall program.

As the first documented SurgeArrest Personal artifact preserved by the OldSurge Archive, the PER7T provides an opportunity to compare APC's consumer-oriented Personal series with the better-known SurgeArrest Professional family.

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File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_main_01.jpg|Overall view of the documented APC SurgeArrest Personal PER7T specimen.
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== Overview ==

The APC SurgeArrest Personal PER7T is a consumer surge protector intended to provide surge suppression and power distribution for personal computers, peripherals, modems, printers, and other home or office electronics.

The design incorporates seven grounded outlets together with APC's Protection Working and Site Wiring Fault diagnostic indicators. A rocker power switch is positioned near the cord-entry end of the enclosure, while an attached six-foot power cord provides flexibility in desktop and home-office installations.

The documented example is noteworthy because it represents APC's consumer-focused SurgeArrest Personal product line, a family that existed alongside the company's higher-end SurgeArrest Professional series during the late 1990s.

The artifact is also significant due to its association with APC's later 2013 SurgeArrest recall. Documentation accompanying the archived specimen indicates that it was submitted to APC's recall program in 2021, providing a rare example of a recalled surge protector with documented participation in the replacement process.

As the first Personal-series artifact documented by the OldSurge Archive, the PER7T expands the archive's APC coverage beyond the Professional-family products that presently dominate the collection.

== Historical Context ==

During the 1990s APC marketed multiple SurgeArrest product families aimed at different segments of the surge-protection market. While the SurgeArrest Professional series targeted users seeking premium protection and advanced features, the SurgeArrest Personal series was positioned as a more affordable consumer-oriented alternative intended for home and small-office environments.

By the late 1990s personal computers, dial-up Internet access, fax machines, and other electronic equipment had become increasingly common in homes and small businesses. Products such as the PER7T reflected growing consumer demand for affordable surge protection capable of safeguarding both power and communication connections.

The PER7T belongs to APC's recall-era SurgeArrest generation manufactured between 1993 and 2002. Products from this period were later included in APC's 2013 SurgeArrest recall after reports of overheating, smoking, melting, and fire-related incidents. The documented example's 1998 manufacturing date places it within the affected production range.

Compared with the contemporary APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 family documented elsewhere in the archive, the Personal-series design appears intended for a more consumer-oriented market segment. The enclosure utilizes a wider footprint, incorporates dedicated diagnostic indicators, and emphasizes ease of use while retaining APC's established SurgeArrest branding and protection technologies.

The documented specimen therefore occupies an important position within APC's product history, illustrating how the company differentiated consumer and professional surge-protection products during the personal-computing era.

The PER7T demonstrates APC's practice of marketing multiple SurgeArrest product families using substantially similar mechanical platforms. While the Professional and Personal product lines were positioned differently within APC's lineup, the documented examples share closely related enclosure architecture and external control layouts.

== Documented Example ==

* OldSurge ID: OS-0029
* Manufacturer: APC (American Power Conversion)
* Product Family: SurgeArrest Personal
* Model: PER7T
* Serial Number: Z98010214399
* Manufacturing Date: 1998

== Specifications ==

The APC SurgeArrest Personal PER7T combines seven grounded outlets, telephone-line protection, diagnostic site-wiring indicators, and APC's SurgeArrest surge-suppression technology within a compact enclosure shared with other APC seven-outlet surge-protector designs of the late 1990s. The model is particularly notable because it belongs to APC's consumer-oriented Personal product family while retaining many characteristics observed on contemporary Professional-series products.

* Manufacturer: APC (American Power Conversion)
* Product Family: APC SurgeArrest Personal
* Model: PER7T
* Device Type: Surge Protector
* Country of Origin: China

* Outlets: 7 grounded outlets
* Protection: AC power-line surge suppression, telephone-line protection

* Length: Approximately 10.25 in (26.0 cm)
* Width: Approximately 4.25 in (10.8 cm)
* Height: Approximately 1.75 in (4.4 cm)

* Weight: 1 lb 10.7 oz (757 g)

* Plug Type: NEMA 5-15P
* Plug Style: Straight-Blade

* Power Cord:
** Length: Approximately 6 ft (1.83 m)
** Type: SJT
** Conductors: 3
** Wire Size: 14 AWG
** Flame Rating: FT2
** Temperature Rating: 75°C (UL), 60°C (CSA)
** Manufacturer: HRSA
** UL File Number: E69167
** CSA File Number: LL52902

* Surge Protector UL File Number: E111219
* UL 1363 Power Tap
* UL 1449 TVSS

* TVSS Ratings:
** Line-to-Neutral (L-N): 330V
** Line-to-Ground (L-G): 330V
** Neutral-to-Ground (N-G): 330V

== Notable Characteristics ==

* First documented APC SurgeArrest Personal-series artifact preserved by the archive.
* Recall-era specimen manufactured in 1998.
* Integrated telephone-line protection.
* Dedicated Protection Working and Site Wiring Fault indicators.
* HRSA-manufactured six-foot power cord.
* Documented participation in APC's recall-replacement program.
* Molded regulatory-information panel rather than a large adhesive label.
* Two keyhole-style wall-mounting slots.
* Seven-screw enclosure construction.
* Identical UL file number (E111219) to the archive's 1998 APC PRO7 specimen.
* Telephone-line protection integrated into the enclosure end cap.

== Weight ==

The documented APC SurgeArrest Personal PER7T weighs approximately 1 lb 10.7 oz (757 g).

The weight places the PER7T between the archive's earliest and latest APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 examples. The archive's 1998 PRO7 specimen weighs approximately 1 lb 15.9 oz (903 g), while the 2006 and 2017 PRO7 examples each weigh approximately 1 lb 9.6 oz (726 g).

The lower weight relative to the contemporary 1998 PRO7 may reflect differences in telephone-protection circuitry, filtering components, internal bus-bar construction, or overall surge-suppression architecture. Additional comparison will be possible following teardown examination.

Despite incorporating seven grounded outlets, telephone-line protection, diagnostic indicators, and a six-foot power cord, the PER7T remains noticeably lighter than APC's professional-oriented PRO7 product of the same period.

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File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_weight_01.jpg|center|600px|APC SurgeArrest Personal PER7T on a digital scale showing a weight of approximately 1 lb 10.7 oz (757 g).
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== Physical Characteristics ==

The APC SurgeArrest Personal PER7T utilizes a beige molded enclosure measuring approximately 10.25 inches (26.0 cm) long, 4.25 inches (10.8 cm) wide, and 1.75 inches (4.4 cm) tall.

The upper surface incorporates seven grounded receptacles arranged in a single row together with APC's "Protection Working" and "Site Wiring Fault" indicators. A black rocker power switch is positioned near the cord-entry end of the enclosure.

Unlike the APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 family, the Personal-series enclosure utilizes a broader footprint and a flatter overall profile.

The documented example incorporates a six-foot power cord manufactured by HRSA and the underside incorporates two keyhole-style mounting slots intended for wall or furniture mounting.

The enclosure closely resembles the APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 family documented elsewhere within the archive. Overall dimensions, indicator placement, outlet arrangement, and general enclosure architecture appear substantially similar despite the different product-family branding.

Telephone-line protection is provided through modular input and output jacks located at one end of the enclosure. Examination of the connectors indicates that only the center pair of contacts is populated, suggesting support for a single analog telephone line rather than multi-line service.

A molded marking reading "R9802" is present on the underside of the enclosure. The significance of this marking has not yet been determined and may represent a tooling identifier, mold revision, or manufacturing code.

The underside closely resembles contemporary APC SurgeArrest Professional products. Features include molded regulatory information, a serial-number label, two keyhole-style wall-mounting slots, and a UL hologram certification label.

Unlike later APC SurgeArrest products documented by the archive that utilize large adhesive regulatory labels, the PER7T incorporates most electrical ratings and certification information directly into the enclosure tooling through molded lettering.

The underside incorporates molded electrical and regulatory information together with a separate serial-number label. Unlike later APC products that rely extensively on adhesive regulatory labels, much of the PER7T's certification and rating information is permanently molded into the enclosure.

A holographic UL listing label remains present on the documented example. The label identifies the device as a listed Power Tap and transient-voltage surge suppressor (TVSS).

Several deep scratches are present on the underside of the enclosure, particularly near the recessed serial-number area. The damage appears cosmetic and is consistent with long-term use or storage.

The documented example utilizes a molded straight-blade NEMA 5-15P attachment plug connected to an approximately six-foot power cord.

Unlike the archive's documented 1998 APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 specimen, which utilizes a right-angle attachment plug, the PER7T utilizes a conventional straight-blade plug design.

Moderate wear is visible on the grounding pin, consistent with repeated insertion and removal during service life.

== Photographs ==

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File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_main_01.jpg|Overall view of the documented APC SurgeArrest Personal PER7T specimen.
File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_toplogo_01.jpg|SurgeArrest Personal branding with Protection Working and Site Wiring Fault indicators.
File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_top_switch_01.jpg|Power-switch area showing indicator layout and receptacle detail.
File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_side_square_01.jpg|Side profile showing the rectangular receptacle section and curved upper housing.
File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_side_curved_01.jpg|Opposite side profile showing the smooth enclosure design and switch housing.
File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_end_phoneprotection_01.jpg|Telephone-line protection ports with input and output connections.
File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_bottom_overview_01.jpg|Underside overview showing molded regulatory information, mounting provisions, serial-number label, and attached power cord.
File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_bottom_data_01.jpg|Molded regulatory-information panel showing electrical ratings, UL listings, and TVSS voltage ratings.
File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_bottom_SN_01.jpg|Model and serial-number label identifying the documented PER7T specimen.
File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_bottom_cordentry_01.jpg|Cord-entry underside detail showing the serial-number label, mounting provisions, and UL hologram label.
File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_bottom_UL_Sticker_01.jpg|UL hologram label identifying the device as a listed Power Tap and TVSS.
File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_plugandcord_01.jpg|Attached six-foot power cord and molded straight-blade attachment plug.
File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_plugdetail_01.jpg|Close-up of the attachment plug showing molded identification markings and grounding-pin wear.
File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_corddetail_01.jpg|Power-cord markings showing HRSA manufacturer identification, UL file number E69167, and SJT 14 AWG construction.
File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_corddetail_02.jpg|Additional power-cord markings showing CSA file number LL52902, FT2 flame rating, and conductor specifications.
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== Date Codes ==

Disassembly revealed no molded date-code wheels in either enclosure half. This contrasts with later APC SurgeArrest Professional products documented by the archive, including the 1999 PRO7, which incorporate internal molded date-code wheels for manufacturing traceability.

The absence of date wheels suggests that APC introduced this manufacturing-traceability feature after production of the documented 1998 PER7T specimen.

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File:DateCode_01.jpg|Date-code detail.
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== Condition Upon Acquisition ==

The documented example was acquired in used condition and exhibited cosmetic wear consistent with long-term residential or office use.

The enclosure remained structurally intact and displayed moderate surface wear, minor scuffs, and localized discoloration. Several scratches and abrasion marks were present on both the upper and lower enclosure surfaces, including several deep scratches on the underside near the recessed serial-number area.

A transfer mark consistent with contact from an electrical plug or similar object was observed on the receptacle face near the third outlet from the left.

The attached power cord, plug, rocker switch, indicator lenses, telephone-protection ports, and receptacles appeared complete and undamaged upon initial examination.

Unlike several other recalled APC SurgeArrest examples documented by the archive, no evidence of heat-related discoloration, melted plastic, plug-body separation, or electrical damage was observed.

The unit was cleaned prior to detailed photography, testing, and internal examination.

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File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_beforecleaning_01.jpg|center|600px|APC SurgeArrest Personal PER7T as acquired prior to cleaning and documentation.
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== Functional Testing ==

The documented example was tested for basic electrical operation, switch functionality, indicator operation, and outlet wiring integrity.

When connected to utility power and switched ON, the green Protection Working indicator illuminated normally. The red Site Wiring Fault indicator remained unlit during testing, indicating that no wiring fault was detected at the test receptacle.

The rocker switch successfully controlled power to all protected outlets and operated normally throughout testing.

Testing with a receptacle tester confirmed correct hot, neutral, and ground connections at the protected outlets. No open grounds, open neutrals, reversed polarity conditions, or other wiring faults were detected.

The documented example passed all functional testing performed during documentation and remained fully operational at the time of examination.

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File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_testing_pluggedinturnedoff_01.jpg|Connected to utility power with the rocker switch in the OFF position.
File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_testing_pluggedinturnedon_01.jpg|Protection Working indicator illuminated during functional testing.
File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_testing_polaritygrounding_01.jpg|Outlet tester indicating correct wiring and grounding.
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== Teardown ==

The APC SurgeArrest Personal PER7T enclosure is secured using seven Phillips-head screws and can be opened non-destructively.

Removal of the upper housing revealed an internal design considerably more sophisticated than many consumer surge protectors of the period. The unit incorporates dedicated circuit boards for surge suppression and telephone-line protection together with a full-length stamped-metal outlet-contact assembly.

Electrical distribution is accomplished through a substantial brass outlet-contact assembly extending the length of the enclosure and serving all seven receptacles. Separate circuit boards are mounted within the enclosure to provide AC surge suppression and telephone-line protection functions.

Unlike the archive's recently documented COXOC CO-001S, which relies upon a single MOV connected directly across the incoming AC supply, the PER7T utilizes a dedicated suppression assembly and significantly greater component density.

The documented example utilizes an HRSA-manufactured SJT 14/3 power cord carrying UL file number E69167 and CSA file number LL52902. Internal wiring appears orderly and utilizes dedicated grounding conductors together with mechanical strain relief at the cord-entry point.

The upper housing incorporates molded outlet barriers, receptacle-positioning features, structural reinforcement ribs, and mounting provisions for the internal outlet-contact assembly.

Construction quality appears comparable to contemporaneous APC SurgeArrest Professional products documented by the archive, suggesting that both product families shared common mechanical-design philosophies despite differing electronic implementations.

Further examination of the suppression and telephone-protection assemblies identified additional component markings and circuit-board revisions discussed below.

Unlike later APC PRO7 examples documented by the archive, the PER7T enclosure does not incorporate molded date-code wheels in either enclosure half.

No date wheels were observed on the upper or lower housing during disassembly. Consequently, the serial number presently provides the primary basis for manufacturing-date identification.

The absence of molded date wheels suggests that APC had not yet adopted the manufacturing-traceability methods seen on later documented PRO7 specimens.

Inspection of the underside of the main circuit board identified APC part number:

<pre>
640-0323C
REV 6
</pre>

The board designation differs from the 640-0321-series suppression boards documented in the archive's APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 family, indicating that the Personal-series models utilized a distinct circuit-board design despite sharing much of the same enclosure architecture.

The main surge-suppression board appears physically smaller and less complex than the suppression assemblies documented in contemporary APC SurgeArrest Professional products. Further examination of the component side will be required to determine whether this reflects reduced filtering, fewer suppression components, or other design differences between the Personal and Professional product families.

The PER7T incorporates a dedicated telephone-line protection circuit board positioned separately from the main surge-suppression assembly.

The board connects the incoming and outgoing modular telephone connectors through a protection network consisting of fuses, diodes, resistors, and surge-suppression components.

Inspection confirmed that only the center pair of contacts is connected through the protection circuitry. The remaining conductor positions within the modular connectors are not populated, indicating that the design was intended to protect a single analog telephone line.

Board markings identified the telephone-protection assembly as:

<pre>
014060
</pre>

Additional component-level examination may provide further insight into APC's telephone-protection design practices during the late 1990s.

The telephone-protection assembly carries the marking "014060", potentially identifying the PCB design revision or internal APC part number.

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File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_teardown_open_01.jpg|PER7T opened following removal of the seven enclosure screws.
File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_teardown_toppanel_left_01.jpg|Upper housing interior showing outlet barriers, receptacle guides, and structural reinforcement features.
File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_teardown_bottom_cordentry_01.jpg|Cord-entry section showing the main circuit board, switch assembly, and power-cord termination.
File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_teardown_toppanel_cordentry_01.jpg|Cord-entry portion of the upper housing showing internal supports and switch-mounting provisions.
File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_teardown_phoneboard_01.jpg|Telephone-line protection circuit board removed for examination.
File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_teardown_phoneboard_underneath_01.jpg|Plastic housing underneath the phone protection board.
File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_teardown_phoneboard_detail_01.jpg|Telephone-line protection circuitry including fuses, diodes, resistors, and surge-suppression components.
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== Comparison Notes ==

Compared with the archive's 1998 APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 specimen, the PER7T utilizes a nearly identical enclosure architecture while adding integrated telephone-line protection and Personal-series branding.

The documented PRO7 utilizes a Bon-Eagle-manufactured power cord, whereas the documented PER7T utilizes an HRSA-manufactured cord assembly. This difference indicates that APC sourced cord assemblies from multiple suppliers during the same general production period.

Further comparison of the internal construction may reveal whether the Personal and Professional product families shared suppression circuitry or diverged internally despite their similar external appearance.

The documented PER7T carries UL file number E111219, identical to contemporary APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 examples preserved by the archive. This suggests that both product families were evaluated under the same APC UL listing despite differing model designations and feature sets.

The documented PER7T carries TVSS suppression ratings of 330 volts for line-to-neutral, line-to-ground, and neutral-to-ground protection paths. These ratings match those documented on the archive's 1998 APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 specimen.

Regulatory and electrical information is molded directly into the enclosure rather than applied using adhesive labels. This approach permanently preserves rating and certification information and mirrors the construction methods observed on other APC products from the recall-era production period.

Later APC SurgeArrest products documented by the archive increasingly relied upon adhesive labels for regulatory and rating information.

The documented PER7T shares the same UL file number (E111219), TVSS ratings (330V across all protection modes), general enclosure architecture, wall-mounting provisions, and seven-screw construction observed on the archive's 1998 APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 specimen. The similarities suggest that APC's Personal and Professional product families shared significant engineering commonality despite their different market positioning.

The documented PER7T differs from the archive's 1998 APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 in several visible respects. While both products share a nearly identical enclosure architecture, the PER7T incorporates telephone-line protection, utilizes an HRSA-manufactured power cord, and employs a straight-blade attachment plug rather than the right-angle plug used on the contemporary PRO7.

Despite sharing a nearly identical enclosure architecture with the archive's 1998 APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 specimen, the PER7T utilizes a different suppression-board family.

The documented PRO7 incorporates suppression board 640-0321C REV 7, while the PER7T utilizes board 640-0323C REV 6. The differing board numbers suggest that APC developed separate electrical designs for its Professional and Personal product lines despite substantial external similarities.

Unlike the archive's contemporaneous PRO7 specimen, the PER7T incorporates a separate telephone-protection subsystem consisting of an independent circuit board and dedicated protection components. The additional circuitry reflects the model's intended role as a combined AC and telephone-line surge protector.

== Recall Information ==

The APC SurgeArrest Personal PER7T was included in APC's 2013 SurgeArrest recall affecting approximately 15 million APC 7-Series and 8-Series surge protectors manufactured between 1993 and 2002.

According to APC and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), affected units could overheat, smoke, melt, and pose a fire hazard. The recall included multiple SurgeArrest product families, including the Personal, Professional, Performance, and Network series.

The documented example carries serial number Z98010214399 and was manufactured in 1998, placing it within the affected recall period.

Documentation accompanying the artifact indicates that the unit was submitted to APC's recall program in June 2021. A replacement APC SurgeArrest surge protector manufactured in 2021 was reportedly received through the recall process and remains preserved alongside the recalled specimen.

As a result, this artifact represents a rare documented example of a recalled APC SurgeArrest product with a known recall-participation history.

* [[APC SurgeArrest Recall (2013)]]

== Historical References ==

Historical advertisements, archived manufacturer literature, patents, magazine references, archived web captures, and period specifications.

[[File:HistoricalReference_01.png|center|700px|Historical reference.]]

== Notes ==

* Additional observations.
* Manufacturing details.
* Interesting findings.

== Related Articles ==

* [[Manufacturer]]
* [[Product Family]]
* [[Surge Protectors]]
* [[Collection Index]]

[[Category:Surge Protectors]]

APC SurgeArrest Personal PER7T (Z98010214399)

2026-10-26T23:04:21Z

PowerPig: /* Comparison Notes */

The '''APC SurgeArrest Personal PER7T''' is a seven-outlet surge protector manufactured by [[APC]] (American Power Conversion) in 1998 as part of the company's SurgeArrest Personal product family.

The model combines seven grounded outlets, telephone-line protection, site-wiring diagnostics, and APC's SurgeArrest surge-suppression technology within a compact consumer-oriented enclosure. The documented example is particularly significant because it was manufactured during the production period later affected by APC's 2013 SurgeArrest recall and is accompanied by documentation indicating participation in the recall program.

As the first documented SurgeArrest Personal artifact preserved by the OldSurge Archive, the PER7T provides an opportunity to compare APC's consumer-oriented Personal series with the better-known SurgeArrest Professional family.

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File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_main_01.jpg|Overall view of the documented APC SurgeArrest Personal PER7T specimen.
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== Overview ==

The APC SurgeArrest Personal PER7T is a consumer surge protector intended to provide surge suppression and power distribution for personal computers, peripherals, modems, printers, and other home or office electronics.

The design incorporates seven grounded outlets together with APC's Protection Working and Site Wiring Fault diagnostic indicators. A rocker power switch is positioned near the cord-entry end of the enclosure, while an attached six-foot power cord provides flexibility in desktop and home-office installations.

The documented example is noteworthy because it represents APC's consumer-focused SurgeArrest Personal product line, a family that existed alongside the company's higher-end SurgeArrest Professional series during the late 1990s.

The artifact is also significant due to its association with APC's later 2013 SurgeArrest recall. Documentation accompanying the archived specimen indicates that it was submitted to APC's recall program in 2021, providing a rare example of a recalled surge protector with documented participation in the replacement process.

As the first Personal-series artifact documented by the OldSurge Archive, the PER7T expands the archive's APC coverage beyond the Professional-family products that presently dominate the collection.

== Historical Context ==

During the 1990s APC marketed multiple SurgeArrest product families aimed at different segments of the surge-protection market. While the SurgeArrest Professional series targeted users seeking premium protection and advanced features, the SurgeArrest Personal series was positioned as a more affordable consumer-oriented alternative intended for home and small-office environments.

By the late 1990s personal computers, dial-up Internet access, fax machines, and other electronic equipment had become increasingly common in homes and small businesses. Products such as the PER7T reflected growing consumer demand for affordable surge protection capable of safeguarding both power and communication connections.

The PER7T belongs to APC's recall-era SurgeArrest generation manufactured between 1993 and 2002. Products from this period were later included in APC's 2013 SurgeArrest recall after reports of overheating, smoking, melting, and fire-related incidents. The documented example's 1998 manufacturing date places it within the affected production range.

Compared with the contemporary APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 family documented elsewhere in the archive, the Personal-series design appears intended for a more consumer-oriented market segment. The enclosure utilizes a wider footprint, incorporates dedicated diagnostic indicators, and emphasizes ease of use while retaining APC's established SurgeArrest branding and protection technologies.

The documented specimen therefore occupies an important position within APC's product history, illustrating how the company differentiated consumer and professional surge-protection products during the personal-computing era.

The PER7T demonstrates APC's practice of marketing multiple SurgeArrest product families using substantially similar mechanical platforms. While the Professional and Personal product lines were positioned differently within APC's lineup, the documented examples share closely related enclosure architecture and external control layouts.

== Documented Example ==

* OldSurge ID: OS-0029
* Manufacturer: APC (American Power Conversion)
* Product Family: SurgeArrest Personal
* Model: PER7T
* Serial Number: Z98010214399
* Manufacturing Date: 1998

== Specifications ==

The APC SurgeArrest Personal PER7T combines seven grounded outlets, telephone-line protection, diagnostic site-wiring indicators, and APC's SurgeArrest surge-suppression technology within a compact enclosure shared with other APC seven-outlet surge-protector designs of the late 1990s. The model is particularly notable because it belongs to APC's consumer-oriented Personal product family while retaining many characteristics observed on contemporary Professional-series products.

* Manufacturer: APC (American Power Conversion)
* Product Family: APC SurgeArrest Personal
* Model: PER7T
* Device Type: Surge Protector
* Country of Origin: China

* Outlets: 7 grounded outlets
* Protection: AC power-line surge suppression, telephone-line protection

* Length: Approximately 10.25 in (26.0 cm)
* Width: Approximately 4.25 in (10.8 cm)
* Height: Approximately 1.75 in (4.4 cm)

* Weight: 1 lb 10.7 oz (757 g)

* Plug Type: NEMA 5-15P
* Plug Style: Straight-Blade

* Power Cord:
** Length: Approximately 6 ft (1.83 m)
** Type: SJT
** Conductors: 3
** Wire Size: 14 AWG
** Flame Rating: FT2
** Temperature Rating: 75°C (UL), 60°C (CSA)
** Manufacturer: HRSA
** UL File Number: E69167
** CSA File Number: LL52902

* Surge Protector UL File Number: E111219
* UL 1363 Power Tap
* UL 1449 TVSS

* TVSS Ratings:
** Line-to-Neutral (L-N): 330V
** Line-to-Ground (L-G): 330V
** Neutral-to-Ground (N-G): 330V

== Notable Characteristics ==

* First documented APC SurgeArrest Personal-series artifact preserved by the archive.
* Recall-era specimen manufactured in 1998.
* Integrated telephone-line protection.
* Dedicated Protection Working and Site Wiring Fault indicators.
* HRSA-manufactured six-foot power cord.
* Documented participation in APC's recall-replacement program.
* Molded regulatory-information panel rather than a large adhesive label.
* Two keyhole-style wall-mounting slots.
* Seven-screw enclosure construction.
* Identical UL file number (E111219) to the archive's 1998 APC PRO7 specimen.
* Telephone-line protection integrated into the enclosure end cap.

== Weight ==

The documented APC SurgeArrest Personal PER7T weighs approximately 1 lb 10.7 oz (757 g).

The weight places the PER7T between the archive's earliest and latest APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 examples. The archive's 1998 PRO7 specimen weighs approximately 1 lb 15.9 oz (903 g), while the 2006 and 2017 PRO7 examples each weigh approximately 1 lb 9.6 oz (726 g).

The lower weight relative to the contemporary 1998 PRO7 may reflect differences in telephone-protection circuitry, filtering components, internal bus-bar construction, or overall surge-suppression architecture. Additional comparison will be possible following teardown examination.

Despite incorporating seven grounded outlets, telephone-line protection, diagnostic indicators, and a six-foot power cord, the PER7T remains noticeably lighter than APC's professional-oriented PRO7 product of the same period.

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File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_weight_01.jpg|center|600px|APC SurgeArrest Personal PER7T on a digital scale showing a weight of approximately 1 lb 10.7 oz (757 g).
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== Physical Characteristics ==

The APC SurgeArrest Personal PER7T utilizes a beige molded enclosure measuring approximately 10.25 inches (26.0 cm) long, 4.25 inches (10.8 cm) wide, and 1.75 inches (4.4 cm) tall.

The upper surface incorporates seven grounded receptacles arranged in a single row together with APC's "Protection Working" and "Site Wiring Fault" indicators. A black rocker power switch is positioned near the cord-entry end of the enclosure.

Unlike the APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 family, the Personal-series enclosure utilizes a broader footprint and a flatter overall profile.

The documented example incorporates a six-foot power cord manufactured by HRSA and the underside incorporates two keyhole-style mounting slots intended for wall or furniture mounting.

The enclosure closely resembles the APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 family documented elsewhere within the archive. Overall dimensions, indicator placement, outlet arrangement, and general enclosure architecture appear substantially similar despite the different product-family branding.

Telephone-line protection is provided through modular input and output jacks located at one end of the enclosure. Examination of the connectors indicates that only the center pair of contacts is populated, suggesting support for a single analog telephone line rather than multi-line service.

A molded marking reading "R9802" is present on the underside of the enclosure. The significance of this marking has not yet been determined and may represent a tooling identifier, mold revision, or manufacturing code.

The underside closely resembles contemporary APC SurgeArrest Professional products. Features include molded regulatory information, a serial-number label, two keyhole-style wall-mounting slots, and a UL hologram certification label.

Unlike later APC SurgeArrest products documented by the archive that utilize large adhesive regulatory labels, the PER7T incorporates most electrical ratings and certification information directly into the enclosure tooling through molded lettering.

The underside incorporates molded electrical and regulatory information together with a separate serial-number label. Unlike later APC products that rely extensively on adhesive regulatory labels, much of the PER7T's certification and rating information is permanently molded into the enclosure.

A holographic UL listing label remains present on the documented example. The label identifies the device as a listed Power Tap and transient-voltage surge suppressor (TVSS).

Several deep scratches are present on the underside of the enclosure, particularly near the recessed serial-number area. The damage appears cosmetic and is consistent with long-term use or storage.

The documented example utilizes a molded straight-blade NEMA 5-15P attachment plug connected to an approximately six-foot power cord.

Unlike the archive's documented 1998 APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 specimen, which utilizes a right-angle attachment plug, the PER7T utilizes a conventional straight-blade plug design.

Moderate wear is visible on the grounding pin, consistent with repeated insertion and removal during service life.

== Photographs ==

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File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_main_01.jpg|Overall view of the documented APC SurgeArrest Personal PER7T specimen.
File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_toplogo_01.jpg|SurgeArrest Personal branding with Protection Working and Site Wiring Fault indicators.
File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_top_switch_01.jpg|Power-switch area showing indicator layout and receptacle detail.
File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_side_square_01.jpg|Side profile showing the rectangular receptacle section and curved upper housing.
File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_side_curved_01.jpg|Opposite side profile showing the smooth enclosure design and switch housing.
File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_end_phoneprotection_01.jpg|Telephone-line protection ports with input and output connections.
File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_bottom_overview_01.jpg|Underside overview showing molded regulatory information, mounting provisions, serial-number label, and attached power cord.
File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_bottom_data_01.jpg|Molded regulatory-information panel showing electrical ratings, UL listings, and TVSS voltage ratings.
File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_bottom_SN_01.jpg|Model and serial-number label identifying the documented PER7T specimen.
File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_bottom_cordentry_01.jpg|Cord-entry underside detail showing the serial-number label, mounting provisions, and UL hologram label.
File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_bottom_UL_Sticker_01.jpg|UL hologram label identifying the device as a listed Power Tap and TVSS.
File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_plugandcord_01.jpg|Attached six-foot power cord and molded straight-blade attachment plug.
File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_plugdetail_01.jpg|Close-up of the attachment plug showing molded identification markings and grounding-pin wear.
File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_corddetail_01.jpg|Power-cord markings showing HRSA manufacturer identification, UL file number E69167, and SJT 14 AWG construction.
File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_corddetail_02.jpg|Additional power-cord markings showing CSA file number LL52902, FT2 flame rating, and conductor specifications.
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== Date Codes ==

Discussion of serial numbers, molded date wheels, labels, component date codes, manufacturing evidence, and production chronology.

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File:DateCode_01.jpg|Date-code detail.
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== Condition Upon Acquisition ==

The documented example was acquired in used condition and exhibited cosmetic wear consistent with long-term residential or office use.

The enclosure remained structurally intact and displayed moderate surface wear, minor scuffs, and localized discoloration. Several scratches and abrasion marks were present on both the upper and lower enclosure surfaces, including several deep scratches on the underside near the recessed serial-number area.

A transfer mark consistent with contact from an electrical plug or similar object was observed on the receptacle face near the third outlet from the left.

The attached power cord, plug, rocker switch, indicator lenses, telephone-protection ports, and receptacles appeared complete and undamaged upon initial examination.

Unlike several other recalled APC SurgeArrest examples documented by the archive, no evidence of heat-related discoloration, melted plastic, plug-body separation, or electrical damage was observed.

The unit was cleaned prior to detailed photography, testing, and internal examination.

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File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_beforecleaning_01.jpg|center|600px|APC SurgeArrest Personal PER7T as acquired prior to cleaning and documentation.
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== Functional Testing ==

The documented example was tested for basic electrical operation, switch functionality, indicator operation, and outlet wiring integrity.

When connected to utility power and switched ON, the green Protection Working indicator illuminated normally. The red Site Wiring Fault indicator remained unlit during testing, indicating that no wiring fault was detected at the test receptacle.

The rocker switch successfully controlled power to all protected outlets and operated normally throughout testing.

Testing with a receptacle tester confirmed correct hot, neutral, and ground connections at the protected outlets. No open grounds, open neutrals, reversed polarity conditions, or other wiring faults were detected.

The documented example passed all functional testing performed during documentation and remained fully operational at the time of examination.

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File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_testing_pluggedinturnedoff_01.jpg|Connected to utility power with the rocker switch in the OFF position.
File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_testing_pluggedinturnedon_01.jpg|Protection Working indicator illuminated during functional testing.
File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_testing_polaritygrounding_01.jpg|Outlet tester indicating correct wiring and grounding.
</gallery>

== Teardown ==

The APC SurgeArrest Personal PER7T enclosure is secured using seven Phillips-head screws and can be opened non-destructively.

Removal of the upper housing revealed an internal design considerably more sophisticated than many consumer surge protectors of the period. The unit incorporates dedicated circuit boards for surge suppression and telephone-line protection together with a full-length stamped-metal outlet-contact assembly.

Electrical distribution is accomplished through a substantial brass outlet-contact assembly extending the length of the enclosure and serving all seven receptacles. Separate circuit boards are mounted within the enclosure to provide AC surge suppression and telephone-line protection functions.

Unlike the archive's recently documented COXOC CO-001S, which relies upon a single MOV connected directly across the incoming AC supply, the PER7T utilizes a dedicated suppression assembly and significantly greater component density.

The documented example utilizes an HRSA-manufactured SJT 14/3 power cord carrying UL file number E69167 and CSA file number LL52902. Internal wiring appears orderly and utilizes dedicated grounding conductors together with mechanical strain relief at the cord-entry point.

The upper housing incorporates molded outlet barriers, receptacle-positioning features, structural reinforcement ribs, and mounting provisions for the internal outlet-contact assembly.

Construction quality appears comparable to contemporaneous APC SurgeArrest Professional products documented by the archive, suggesting that both product families shared common mechanical-design philosophies despite differing electronic implementations.

Further examination of the suppression and telephone-protection assemblies identified additional component markings and circuit-board revisions discussed below.

Unlike later APC PRO7 examples documented by the archive, the PER7T enclosure does not incorporate molded date-code wheels in either enclosure half.

No date wheels were observed on the upper or lower housing during disassembly. Consequently, the serial number presently provides the primary basis for manufacturing-date identification.

The absence of molded date wheels suggests that APC had not yet adopted the manufacturing-traceability methods seen on later documented PRO7 specimens.

Inspection of the underside of the main circuit board identified APC part number:

<pre>
640-0323C
REV 6
</pre>

The board designation differs from the 640-0321-series suppression boards documented in the archive's APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 family, indicating that the Personal-series models utilized a distinct circuit-board design despite sharing much of the same enclosure architecture.

The main surge-suppression board appears physically smaller and less complex than the suppression assemblies documented in contemporary APC SurgeArrest Professional products. Further examination of the component side will be required to determine whether this reflects reduced filtering, fewer suppression components, or other design differences between the Personal and Professional product families.

The PER7T incorporates a dedicated telephone-line protection circuit board positioned separately from the main surge-suppression assembly.

The board connects the incoming and outgoing modular telephone connectors through a protection network consisting of fuses, diodes, resistors, and surge-suppression components.

Inspection confirmed that only the center pair of contacts is connected through the protection circuitry. The remaining conductor positions within the modular connectors are not populated, indicating that the design was intended to protect a single analog telephone line.

Board markings identified the telephone-protection assembly as:

<pre>
014060
</pre>

Additional component-level examination may provide further insight into APC's telephone-protection design practices during the late 1990s.

The telephone-protection assembly carries the marking "014060", potentially identifying the PCB design revision or internal APC part number.

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File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_teardown_open_01.jpg|PER7T opened following removal of the seven enclosure screws.
File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_teardown_toppanel_left_01.jpg|Upper housing interior showing outlet barriers, receptacle guides, and structural reinforcement features.
File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_teardown_bottom_cordentry_01.jpg|Cord-entry section showing the main circuit board, switch assembly, and power-cord termination.
File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_teardown_toppanel_cordentry_01.jpg|Cord-entry portion of the upper housing showing internal supports and switch-mounting provisions.
File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_teardown_phoneboard_01.jpg|Telephone-line protection circuit board removed for examination.
File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_teardown_phoneboard_underneath_01.jpg|Plastic housing underneath the phone protection board.
File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_teardown_phoneboard_detail_01.jpg|Telephone-line protection circuitry including fuses, diodes, resistors, and surge-suppression components.
</gallery>

== Comparison Notes ==

Compared with the archive's 1998 APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 specimen, the PER7T utilizes a nearly identical enclosure architecture while adding integrated telephone-line protection and Personal-series branding.

The documented PRO7 utilizes a Bon-Eagle-manufactured power cord, whereas the documented PER7T utilizes an HRSA-manufactured cord assembly. This difference indicates that APC sourced cord assemblies from multiple suppliers during the same general production period.

Further comparison of the internal construction may reveal whether the Personal and Professional product families shared suppression circuitry or diverged internally despite their similar external appearance.

The documented PER7T carries UL file number E111219, identical to contemporary APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 examples preserved by the archive. This suggests that both product families were evaluated under the same APC UL listing despite differing model designations and feature sets.

The documented PER7T carries TVSS suppression ratings of 330 volts for line-to-neutral, line-to-ground, and neutral-to-ground protection paths. These ratings match those documented on the archive's 1998 APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 specimen.

Regulatory and electrical information is molded directly into the enclosure rather than applied using adhesive labels. This approach permanently preserves rating and certification information and mirrors the construction methods observed on other APC products from the recall-era production period.

Later APC SurgeArrest products documented by the archive increasingly relied upon adhesive labels for regulatory and rating information.

The documented PER7T shares the same UL file number (E111219), TVSS ratings (330V across all protection modes), general enclosure architecture, wall-mounting provisions, and seven-screw construction observed on the archive's 1998 APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 specimen. The similarities suggest that APC's Personal and Professional product families shared significant engineering commonality despite their different market positioning.

The documented PER7T differs from the archive's 1998 APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 in several visible respects. While both products share a nearly identical enclosure architecture, the PER7T incorporates telephone-line protection, utilizes an HRSA-manufactured power cord, and employs a straight-blade attachment plug rather than the right-angle plug used on the contemporary PRO7.

Despite sharing a nearly identical enclosure architecture with the archive's 1998 APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 specimen, the PER7T utilizes a different suppression-board family.

The documented PRO7 incorporates suppression board 640-0321C REV 7, while the PER7T utilizes board 640-0323C REV 6. The differing board numbers suggest that APC developed separate electrical designs for its Professional and Personal product lines despite substantial external similarities.

Unlike the archive's contemporaneous PRO7 specimen, the PER7T incorporates a separate telephone-protection subsystem consisting of an independent circuit board and dedicated protection components. The additional circuitry reflects the model's intended role as a combined AC and telephone-line surge protector.

== Recall Information ==

The APC SurgeArrest Personal PER7T was included in APC's 2013 SurgeArrest recall affecting approximately 15 million APC 7-Series and 8-Series surge protectors manufactured between 1993 and 2002.

According to APC and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), affected units could overheat, smoke, melt, and pose a fire hazard. The recall included multiple SurgeArrest product families, including the Personal, Professional, Performance, and Network series.

The documented example carries serial number Z98010214399 and was manufactured in 1998, placing it within the affected recall period.

Documentation accompanying the artifact indicates that the unit was submitted to APC's recall program in June 2021. A replacement APC SurgeArrest surge protector manufactured in 2021 was reportedly received through the recall process and remains preserved alongside the recalled specimen.

As a result, this artifact represents a rare documented example of a recalled APC SurgeArrest product with a known recall-participation history.

* [[APC SurgeArrest Recall (2013)]]

== Historical References ==

Historical advertisements, archived manufacturer literature, patents, magazine references, archived web captures, and period specifications.

[[File:HistoricalReference_01.png|center|700px|Historical reference.]]

== Notes ==

* Additional observations.
* Manufacturing details.
* Interesting findings.

== Related Articles ==

* [[Manufacturer]]
* [[Product Family]]
* [[Surge Protectors]]
* [[Collection Index]]

[[Category:Surge Protectors]]

APC SurgeArrest Personal PER7T (Z98010214399)

2026-10-26T23:04:11Z

PowerPig: /* Teardown */

The '''APC SurgeArrest Personal PER7T''' is a seven-outlet surge protector manufactured by [[APC]] (American Power Conversion) in 1998 as part of the company's SurgeArrest Personal product family.

The model combines seven grounded outlets, telephone-line protection, site-wiring diagnostics, and APC's SurgeArrest surge-suppression technology within a compact consumer-oriented enclosure. The documented example is particularly significant because it was manufactured during the production period later affected by APC's 2013 SurgeArrest recall and is accompanied by documentation indicating participation in the recall program.

As the first documented SurgeArrest Personal artifact preserved by the OldSurge Archive, the PER7T provides an opportunity to compare APC's consumer-oriented Personal series with the better-known SurgeArrest Professional family.

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File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_main_01.jpg|Overall view of the documented APC SurgeArrest Personal PER7T specimen.
</gallery>

== Overview ==

The APC SurgeArrest Personal PER7T is a consumer surge protector intended to provide surge suppression and power distribution for personal computers, peripherals, modems, printers, and other home or office electronics.

The design incorporates seven grounded outlets together with APC's Protection Working and Site Wiring Fault diagnostic indicators. A rocker power switch is positioned near the cord-entry end of the enclosure, while an attached six-foot power cord provides flexibility in desktop and home-office installations.

The documented example is noteworthy because it represents APC's consumer-focused SurgeArrest Personal product line, a family that existed alongside the company's higher-end SurgeArrest Professional series during the late 1990s.

The artifact is also significant due to its association with APC's later 2013 SurgeArrest recall. Documentation accompanying the archived specimen indicates that it was submitted to APC's recall program in 2021, providing a rare example of a recalled surge protector with documented participation in the replacement process.

As the first Personal-series artifact documented by the OldSurge Archive, the PER7T expands the archive's APC coverage beyond the Professional-family products that presently dominate the collection.

== Historical Context ==

During the 1990s APC marketed multiple SurgeArrest product families aimed at different segments of the surge-protection market. While the SurgeArrest Professional series targeted users seeking premium protection and advanced features, the SurgeArrest Personal series was positioned as a more affordable consumer-oriented alternative intended for home and small-office environments.

By the late 1990s personal computers, dial-up Internet access, fax machines, and other electronic equipment had become increasingly common in homes and small businesses. Products such as the PER7T reflected growing consumer demand for affordable surge protection capable of safeguarding both power and communication connections.

The PER7T belongs to APC's recall-era SurgeArrest generation manufactured between 1993 and 2002. Products from this period were later included in APC's 2013 SurgeArrest recall after reports of overheating, smoking, melting, and fire-related incidents. The documented example's 1998 manufacturing date places it within the affected production range.

Compared with the contemporary APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 family documented elsewhere in the archive, the Personal-series design appears intended for a more consumer-oriented market segment. The enclosure utilizes a wider footprint, incorporates dedicated diagnostic indicators, and emphasizes ease of use while retaining APC's established SurgeArrest branding and protection technologies.

The documented specimen therefore occupies an important position within APC's product history, illustrating how the company differentiated consumer and professional surge-protection products during the personal-computing era.

The PER7T demonstrates APC's practice of marketing multiple SurgeArrest product families using substantially similar mechanical platforms. While the Professional and Personal product lines were positioned differently within APC's lineup, the documented examples share closely related enclosure architecture and external control layouts.

== Documented Example ==

* OldSurge ID: OS-0029
* Manufacturer: APC (American Power Conversion)
* Product Family: SurgeArrest Personal
* Model: PER7T
* Serial Number: Z98010214399
* Manufacturing Date: 1998

== Specifications ==

The APC SurgeArrest Personal PER7T combines seven grounded outlets, telephone-line protection, diagnostic site-wiring indicators, and APC's SurgeArrest surge-suppression technology within a compact enclosure shared with other APC seven-outlet surge-protector designs of the late 1990s. The model is particularly notable because it belongs to APC's consumer-oriented Personal product family while retaining many characteristics observed on contemporary Professional-series products.

* Manufacturer: APC (American Power Conversion)
* Product Family: APC SurgeArrest Personal
* Model: PER7T
* Device Type: Surge Protector
* Country of Origin: China

* Outlets: 7 grounded outlets
* Protection: AC power-line surge suppression, telephone-line protection

* Length: Approximately 10.25 in (26.0 cm)
* Width: Approximately 4.25 in (10.8 cm)
* Height: Approximately 1.75 in (4.4 cm)

* Weight: 1 lb 10.7 oz (757 g)

* Plug Type: NEMA 5-15P
* Plug Style: Straight-Blade

* Power Cord:
** Length: Approximately 6 ft (1.83 m)
** Type: SJT
** Conductors: 3
** Wire Size: 14 AWG
** Flame Rating: FT2
** Temperature Rating: 75°C (UL), 60°C (CSA)
** Manufacturer: HRSA
** UL File Number: E69167
** CSA File Number: LL52902

* Surge Protector UL File Number: E111219
* UL 1363 Power Tap
* UL 1449 TVSS

* TVSS Ratings:
** Line-to-Neutral (L-N): 330V
** Line-to-Ground (L-G): 330V
** Neutral-to-Ground (N-G): 330V

== Notable Characteristics ==

* First documented APC SurgeArrest Personal-series artifact preserved by the archive.
* Recall-era specimen manufactured in 1998.
* Integrated telephone-line protection.
* Dedicated Protection Working and Site Wiring Fault indicators.
* HRSA-manufactured six-foot power cord.
* Documented participation in APC's recall-replacement program.
* Molded regulatory-information panel rather than a large adhesive label.
* Two keyhole-style wall-mounting slots.
* Seven-screw enclosure construction.
* Identical UL file number (E111219) to the archive's 1998 APC PRO7 specimen.
* Telephone-line protection integrated into the enclosure end cap.

== Weight ==

The documented APC SurgeArrest Personal PER7T weighs approximately 1 lb 10.7 oz (757 g).

The weight places the PER7T between the archive's earliest and latest APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 examples. The archive's 1998 PRO7 specimen weighs approximately 1 lb 15.9 oz (903 g), while the 2006 and 2017 PRO7 examples each weigh approximately 1 lb 9.6 oz (726 g).

The lower weight relative to the contemporary 1998 PRO7 may reflect differences in telephone-protection circuitry, filtering components, internal bus-bar construction, or overall surge-suppression architecture. Additional comparison will be possible following teardown examination.

Despite incorporating seven grounded outlets, telephone-line protection, diagnostic indicators, and a six-foot power cord, the PER7T remains noticeably lighter than APC's professional-oriented PRO7 product of the same period.

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File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_weight_01.jpg|center|600px|APC SurgeArrest Personal PER7T on a digital scale showing a weight of approximately 1 lb 10.7 oz (757 g).
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== Physical Characteristics ==

The APC SurgeArrest Personal PER7T utilizes a beige molded enclosure measuring approximately 10.25 inches (26.0 cm) long, 4.25 inches (10.8 cm) wide, and 1.75 inches (4.4 cm) tall.

The upper surface incorporates seven grounded receptacles arranged in a single row together with APC's "Protection Working" and "Site Wiring Fault" indicators. A black rocker power switch is positioned near the cord-entry end of the enclosure.

Unlike the APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 family, the Personal-series enclosure utilizes a broader footprint and a flatter overall profile.

The documented example incorporates a six-foot power cord manufactured by HRSA and the underside incorporates two keyhole-style mounting slots intended for wall or furniture mounting.

The enclosure closely resembles the APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 family documented elsewhere within the archive. Overall dimensions, indicator placement, outlet arrangement, and general enclosure architecture appear substantially similar despite the different product-family branding.

Telephone-line protection is provided through modular input and output jacks located at one end of the enclosure. Examination of the connectors indicates that only the center pair of contacts is populated, suggesting support for a single analog telephone line rather than multi-line service.

A molded marking reading "R9802" is present on the underside of the enclosure. The significance of this marking has not yet been determined and may represent a tooling identifier, mold revision, or manufacturing code.

The underside closely resembles contemporary APC SurgeArrest Professional products. Features include molded regulatory information, a serial-number label, two keyhole-style wall-mounting slots, and a UL hologram certification label.

Unlike later APC SurgeArrest products documented by the archive that utilize large adhesive regulatory labels, the PER7T incorporates most electrical ratings and certification information directly into the enclosure tooling through molded lettering.

The underside incorporates molded electrical and regulatory information together with a separate serial-number label. Unlike later APC products that rely extensively on adhesive regulatory labels, much of the PER7T's certification and rating information is permanently molded into the enclosure.

A holographic UL listing label remains present on the documented example. The label identifies the device as a listed Power Tap and transient-voltage surge suppressor (TVSS).

Several deep scratches are present on the underside of the enclosure, particularly near the recessed serial-number area. The damage appears cosmetic and is consistent with long-term use or storage.

The documented example utilizes a molded straight-blade NEMA 5-15P attachment plug connected to an approximately six-foot power cord.

Unlike the archive's documented 1998 APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 specimen, which utilizes a right-angle attachment plug, the PER7T utilizes a conventional straight-blade plug design.

Moderate wear is visible on the grounding pin, consistent with repeated insertion and removal during service life.

== Photographs ==

<gallery mode="packed" heights="250">
File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_main_01.jpg|Overall view of the documented APC SurgeArrest Personal PER7T specimen.
File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_toplogo_01.jpg|SurgeArrest Personal branding with Protection Working and Site Wiring Fault indicators.
File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_top_switch_01.jpg|Power-switch area showing indicator layout and receptacle detail.
File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_side_square_01.jpg|Side profile showing the rectangular receptacle section and curved upper housing.
File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_side_curved_01.jpg|Opposite side profile showing the smooth enclosure design and switch housing.
File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_end_phoneprotection_01.jpg|Telephone-line protection ports with input and output connections.
File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_bottom_overview_01.jpg|Underside overview showing molded regulatory information, mounting provisions, serial-number label, and attached power cord.
File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_bottom_data_01.jpg|Molded regulatory-information panel showing electrical ratings, UL listings, and TVSS voltage ratings.
File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_bottom_SN_01.jpg|Model and serial-number label identifying the documented PER7T specimen.
File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_bottom_cordentry_01.jpg|Cord-entry underside detail showing the serial-number label, mounting provisions, and UL hologram label.
File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_bottom_UL_Sticker_01.jpg|UL hologram label identifying the device as a listed Power Tap and TVSS.
File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_plugandcord_01.jpg|Attached six-foot power cord and molded straight-blade attachment plug.
File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_plugdetail_01.jpg|Close-up of the attachment plug showing molded identification markings and grounding-pin wear.
File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_corddetail_01.jpg|Power-cord markings showing HRSA manufacturer identification, UL file number E69167, and SJT 14 AWG construction.
File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_corddetail_02.jpg|Additional power-cord markings showing CSA file number LL52902, FT2 flame rating, and conductor specifications.
</gallery>

== Date Codes ==

Discussion of serial numbers, molded date wheels, labels, component date codes, manufacturing evidence, and production chronology.

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File:DateCode_01.jpg|Date-code detail.
</gallery>

== Condition Upon Acquisition ==

The documented example was acquired in used condition and exhibited cosmetic wear consistent with long-term residential or office use.

The enclosure remained structurally intact and displayed moderate surface wear, minor scuffs, and localized discoloration. Several scratches and abrasion marks were present on both the upper and lower enclosure surfaces, including several deep scratches on the underside near the recessed serial-number area.

A transfer mark consistent with contact from an electrical plug or similar object was observed on the receptacle face near the third outlet from the left.

The attached power cord, plug, rocker switch, indicator lenses, telephone-protection ports, and receptacles appeared complete and undamaged upon initial examination.

Unlike several other recalled APC SurgeArrest examples documented by the archive, no evidence of heat-related discoloration, melted plastic, plug-body separation, or electrical damage was observed.

The unit was cleaned prior to detailed photography, testing, and internal examination.

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File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_beforecleaning_01.jpg|center|600px|APC SurgeArrest Personal PER7T as acquired prior to cleaning and documentation.
</gallery>

== Functional Testing ==

The documented example was tested for basic electrical operation, switch functionality, indicator operation, and outlet wiring integrity.

When connected to utility power and switched ON, the green Protection Working indicator illuminated normally. The red Site Wiring Fault indicator remained unlit during testing, indicating that no wiring fault was detected at the test receptacle.

The rocker switch successfully controlled power to all protected outlets and operated normally throughout testing.

Testing with a receptacle tester confirmed correct hot, neutral, and ground connections at the protected outlets. No open grounds, open neutrals, reversed polarity conditions, or other wiring faults were detected.

The documented example passed all functional testing performed during documentation and remained fully operational at the time of examination.

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File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_testing_pluggedinturnedoff_01.jpg|Connected to utility power with the rocker switch in the OFF position.
File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_testing_pluggedinturnedon_01.jpg|Protection Working indicator illuminated during functional testing.
File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_testing_polaritygrounding_01.jpg|Outlet tester indicating correct wiring and grounding.
</gallery>

== Teardown ==

The APC SurgeArrest Personal PER7T enclosure is secured using seven Phillips-head screws and can be opened non-destructively.

Removal of the upper housing revealed an internal design considerably more sophisticated than many consumer surge protectors of the period. The unit incorporates dedicated circuit boards for surge suppression and telephone-line protection together with a full-length stamped-metal outlet-contact assembly.

Electrical distribution is accomplished through a substantial brass outlet-contact assembly extending the length of the enclosure and serving all seven receptacles. Separate circuit boards are mounted within the enclosure to provide AC surge suppression and telephone-line protection functions.

Unlike the archive's recently documented COXOC CO-001S, which relies upon a single MOV connected directly across the incoming AC supply, the PER7T utilizes a dedicated suppression assembly and significantly greater component density.

The documented example utilizes an HRSA-manufactured SJT 14/3 power cord carrying UL file number E69167 and CSA file number LL52902. Internal wiring appears orderly and utilizes dedicated grounding conductors together with mechanical strain relief at the cord-entry point.

The upper housing incorporates molded outlet barriers, receptacle-positioning features, structural reinforcement ribs, and mounting provisions for the internal outlet-contact assembly.

Construction quality appears comparable to contemporaneous APC SurgeArrest Professional products documented by the archive, suggesting that both product families shared common mechanical-design philosophies despite differing electronic implementations.

Further examination of the suppression and telephone-protection assemblies identified additional component markings and circuit-board revisions discussed below.

Unlike later APC PRO7 examples documented by the archive, the PER7T enclosure does not incorporate molded date-code wheels in either enclosure half.

No date wheels were observed on the upper or lower housing during disassembly. Consequently, the serial number presently provides the primary basis for manufacturing-date identification.

The absence of molded date wheels suggests that APC had not yet adopted the manufacturing-traceability methods seen on later documented PRO7 specimens.

Inspection of the underside of the main circuit board identified APC part number:

<pre>
640-0323C
REV 6
</pre>

The board designation differs from the 640-0321-series suppression boards documented in the archive's APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 family, indicating that the Personal-series models utilized a distinct circuit-board design despite sharing much of the same enclosure architecture.

The main surge-suppression board appears physically smaller and less complex than the suppression assemblies documented in contemporary APC SurgeArrest Professional products. Further examination of the component side will be required to determine whether this reflects reduced filtering, fewer suppression components, or other design differences between the Personal and Professional product families.

The PER7T incorporates a dedicated telephone-line protection circuit board positioned separately from the main surge-suppression assembly.

The board connects the incoming and outgoing modular telephone connectors through a protection network consisting of fuses, diodes, resistors, and surge-suppression components.

Inspection confirmed that only the center pair of contacts is connected through the protection circuitry. The remaining conductor positions within the modular connectors are not populated, indicating that the design was intended to protect a single analog telephone line.

Board markings identified the telephone-protection assembly as:

<pre>
014060
</pre>

Additional component-level examination may provide further insight into APC's telephone-protection design practices during the late 1990s.

The telephone-protection assembly carries the marking "014060", potentially identifying the PCB design revision or internal APC part number.

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File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_teardown_open_01.jpg|PER7T opened following removal of the seven enclosure screws.
File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_teardown_toppanel_left_01.jpg|Upper housing interior showing outlet barriers, receptacle guides, and structural reinforcement features.
File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_teardown_bottom_cordentry_01.jpg|Cord-entry section showing the main circuit board, switch assembly, and power-cord termination.
File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_teardown_toppanel_cordentry_01.jpg|Cord-entry portion of the upper housing showing internal supports and switch-mounting provisions.
File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_teardown_phoneboard_01.jpg|Telephone-line protection circuit board removed for examination.
File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_teardown_phoneboard_underneath_01.jpg|Plastic housing underneath the phone protection board.
File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_teardown_phoneboard_detail_01.jpg|Telephone-line protection circuitry including fuses, diodes, resistors, and surge-suppression components.
</gallery>

== Comparison Notes ==

Compared with the archive's 1998 APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 specimen, the PER7T utilizes a nearly identical enclosure architecture while adding integrated telephone-line protection and Personal-series branding.

The documented PRO7 utilizes a Bon-Eagle-manufactured power cord, whereas the documented PER7T utilizes an HRSA-manufactured cord assembly. This difference indicates that APC sourced cord assemblies from multiple suppliers during the same general production period.

Further comparison of the internal construction may reveal whether the Personal and Professional product families shared suppression circuitry or diverged internally despite their similar external appearance.

The documented PER7T carries UL file number E111219, identical to contemporary APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 examples preserved by the archive. This suggests that both product families were evaluated under the same APC UL listing despite differing model designations and feature sets.

The documented PER7T carries TVSS suppression ratings of 330 volts for line-to-neutral, line-to-ground, and neutral-to-ground protection paths. These ratings match those documented on the archive's 1998 APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 specimen.

Regulatory and electrical information is molded directly into the enclosure rather than applied using adhesive labels. This approach permanently preserves rating and certification information and mirrors the construction methods observed on other APC products from the recall-era production period.

Later APC SurgeArrest products documented by the archive increasingly relied upon adhesive labels for regulatory and rating information.

The documented PER7T shares the same UL file number (E111219), TVSS ratings (330V across all protection modes), general enclosure architecture, wall-mounting provisions, and seven-screw construction observed on the archive's 1998 APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 specimen. The similarities suggest that APC's Personal and Professional product families shared significant engineering commonality despite their different market positioning.

The documented PER7T differs from the archive's 1998 APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 in several visible respects. While both products share a nearly identical enclosure architecture, the PER7T incorporates telephone-line protection, utilizes an HRSA-manufactured power cord, and employs a straight-blade attachment plug rather than the right-angle plug used on the contemporary PRO7.

Despite sharing a nearly identical enclosure architecture with the archive's 1998 APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 specimen, the PER7T utilizes a different suppression-board family.

The documented PRO7 incorporates suppression board 640-0321C REV 7, while the PER7T utilizes board 640-0323C REV 6. The differing board numbers suggest that APC developed separate electrical designs for its Professional and Personal product lines despite substantial external similarities.

== Recall Information ==

The APC SurgeArrest Personal PER7T was included in APC's 2013 SurgeArrest recall affecting approximately 15 million APC 7-Series and 8-Series surge protectors manufactured between 1993 and 2002.

According to APC and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), affected units could overheat, smoke, melt, and pose a fire hazard. The recall included multiple SurgeArrest product families, including the Personal, Professional, Performance, and Network series.

The documented example carries serial number Z98010214399 and was manufactured in 1998, placing it within the affected recall period.

Documentation accompanying the artifact indicates that the unit was submitted to APC's recall program in June 2021. A replacement APC SurgeArrest surge protector manufactured in 2021 was reportedly received through the recall process and remains preserved alongside the recalled specimen.

As a result, this artifact represents a rare documented example of a recalled APC SurgeArrest product with a known recall-participation history.

* [[APC SurgeArrest Recall (2013)]]

== Historical References ==

Historical advertisements, archived manufacturer literature, patents, magazine references, archived web captures, and period specifications.

[[File:HistoricalReference_01.png|center|700px|Historical reference.]]

== Notes ==

* Additional observations.
* Manufacturing details.
* Interesting findings.

== Related Articles ==

* [[Manufacturer]]
* [[Product Family]]
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Close-up of the telephone-line protection circuit showing modular-jack connections, fuses, resistors, diodes, and surge-suppression components.

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Underneath the phone protection board.

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Telephone-line protection circuit board showing modular input/output jacks, protection components, fuses, and surge-suppression circuitry.

APC SurgeArrest Personal PER7T (Z98010214399)

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The '''APC SurgeArrest Personal PER7T''' is a seven-outlet surge protector manufactured by [[APC]] (American Power Conversion) in 1998 as part of the company's SurgeArrest Personal product family.

The model combines seven grounded outlets, telephone-line protection, site-wiring diagnostics, and APC's SurgeArrest surge-suppression technology within a compact consumer-oriented enclosure. The documented example is particularly significant because it was manufactured during the production period later affected by APC's 2013 SurgeArrest recall and is accompanied by documentation indicating participation in the recall program.

As the first documented SurgeArrest Personal artifact preserved by the OldSurge Archive, the PER7T provides an opportunity to compare APC's consumer-oriented Personal series with the better-known SurgeArrest Professional family.

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File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_main_01.jpg|Overall view of the documented APC SurgeArrest Personal PER7T specimen.
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== Overview ==

The APC SurgeArrest Personal PER7T is a consumer surge protector intended to provide surge suppression and power distribution for personal computers, peripherals, modems, printers, and other home or office electronics.

The design incorporates seven grounded outlets together with APC's Protection Working and Site Wiring Fault diagnostic indicators. A rocker power switch is positioned near the cord-entry end of the enclosure, while an attached six-foot power cord provides flexibility in desktop and home-office installations.

The documented example is noteworthy because it represents APC's consumer-focused SurgeArrest Personal product line, a family that existed alongside the company's higher-end SurgeArrest Professional series during the late 1990s.

The artifact is also significant due to its association with APC's later 2013 SurgeArrest recall. Documentation accompanying the archived specimen indicates that it was submitted to APC's recall program in 2021, providing a rare example of a recalled surge protector with documented participation in the replacement process.

As the first Personal-series artifact documented by the OldSurge Archive, the PER7T expands the archive's APC coverage beyond the Professional-family products that presently dominate the collection.

== Historical Context ==

During the 1990s APC marketed multiple SurgeArrest product families aimed at different segments of the surge-protection market. While the SurgeArrest Professional series targeted users seeking premium protection and advanced features, the SurgeArrest Personal series was positioned as a more affordable consumer-oriented alternative intended for home and small-office environments.

By the late 1990s personal computers, dial-up Internet access, fax machines, and other electronic equipment had become increasingly common in homes and small businesses. Products such as the PER7T reflected growing consumer demand for affordable surge protection capable of safeguarding both power and communication connections.

The PER7T belongs to APC's recall-era SurgeArrest generation manufactured between 1993 and 2002. Products from this period were later included in APC's 2013 SurgeArrest recall after reports of overheating, smoking, melting, and fire-related incidents. The documented example's 1998 manufacturing date places it within the affected production range.

Compared with the contemporary APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 family documented elsewhere in the archive, the Personal-series design appears intended for a more consumer-oriented market segment. The enclosure utilizes a wider footprint, incorporates dedicated diagnostic indicators, and emphasizes ease of use while retaining APC's established SurgeArrest branding and protection technologies.

The documented specimen therefore occupies an important position within APC's product history, illustrating how the company differentiated consumer and professional surge-protection products during the personal-computing era.

The PER7T demonstrates APC's practice of marketing multiple SurgeArrest product families using substantially similar mechanical platforms. While the Professional and Personal product lines were positioned differently within APC's lineup, the documented examples share closely related enclosure architecture and external control layouts.

== Documented Example ==

* OldSurge ID: OS-0029
* Manufacturer: APC (American Power Conversion)
* Product Family: SurgeArrest Personal
* Model: PER7T
* Serial Number: Z98010214399
* Manufacturing Date: 1998

== Specifications ==

The APC SurgeArrest Personal PER7T combines seven grounded outlets, telephone-line protection, diagnostic site-wiring indicators, and APC's SurgeArrest surge-suppression technology within a compact enclosure shared with other APC seven-outlet surge-protector designs of the late 1990s. The model is particularly notable because it belongs to APC's consumer-oriented Personal product family while retaining many characteristics observed on contemporary Professional-series products.

* Manufacturer: APC (American Power Conversion)
* Product Family: APC SurgeArrest Personal
* Model: PER7T
* Device Type: Surge Protector
* Country of Origin: China

* Outlets: 7 grounded outlets
* Protection: AC power-line surge suppression, telephone-line protection

* Length: Approximately 10.25 in (26.0 cm)
* Width: Approximately 4.25 in (10.8 cm)
* Height: Approximately 1.75 in (4.4 cm)

* Weight: 1 lb 10.7 oz (757 g)

* Plug Type: NEMA 5-15P
* Plug Style: Straight-Blade

* Power Cord:
** Length: Approximately 6 ft (1.83 m)
** Type: SJT
** Conductors: 3
** Wire Size: 14 AWG
** Flame Rating: FT2
** Temperature Rating: 75°C (UL), 60°C (CSA)
** Manufacturer: HRSA
** UL File Number: E69167
** CSA File Number: LL52902

* Surge Protector UL File Number: E111219
* UL 1363 Power Tap
* UL 1449 TVSS

* TVSS Ratings:
** Line-to-Neutral (L-N): 330V
** Line-to-Ground (L-G): 330V
** Neutral-to-Ground (N-G): 330V

== Notable Characteristics ==

* First documented APC SurgeArrest Personal-series artifact preserved by the archive.
* Recall-era specimen manufactured in 1998.
* Integrated telephone-line protection.
* Dedicated Protection Working and Site Wiring Fault indicators.
* HRSA-manufactured six-foot power cord.
* Documented participation in APC's recall-replacement program.
* Molded regulatory-information panel rather than a large adhesive label.
* Two keyhole-style wall-mounting slots.
* Seven-screw enclosure construction.
* Identical UL file number (E111219) to the archive's 1998 APC PRO7 specimen.
* Telephone-line protection integrated into the enclosure end cap.

== Weight ==

The documented APC SurgeArrest Personal PER7T weighs approximately 1 lb 10.7 oz (757 g).

The weight places the PER7T between the archive's earliest and latest APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 examples. The archive's 1998 PRO7 specimen weighs approximately 1 lb 15.9 oz (903 g), while the 2006 and 2017 PRO7 examples each weigh approximately 1 lb 9.6 oz (726 g).

The lower weight relative to the contemporary 1998 PRO7 may reflect differences in telephone-protection circuitry, filtering components, internal bus-bar construction, or overall surge-suppression architecture. Additional comparison will be possible following teardown examination.

Despite incorporating seven grounded outlets, telephone-line protection, diagnostic indicators, and a six-foot power cord, the PER7T remains noticeably lighter than APC's professional-oriented PRO7 product of the same period.

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File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_weight_01.jpg|center|600px|APC SurgeArrest Personal PER7T on a digital scale showing a weight of approximately 1 lb 10.7 oz (757 g).
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== Physical Characteristics ==

The APC SurgeArrest Personal PER7T utilizes a beige molded enclosure measuring approximately 10.25 inches (26.0 cm) long, 4.25 inches (10.8 cm) wide, and 1.75 inches (4.4 cm) tall.

The upper surface incorporates seven grounded receptacles arranged in a single row together with APC's "Protection Working" and "Site Wiring Fault" indicators. A black rocker power switch is positioned near the cord-entry end of the enclosure.

Unlike the APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 family, the Personal-series enclosure utilizes a broader footprint and a flatter overall profile.

The documented example incorporates a six-foot power cord manufactured by HRSA and the underside incorporates two keyhole-style mounting slots intended for wall or furniture mounting.

The enclosure closely resembles the APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 family documented elsewhere within the archive. Overall dimensions, indicator placement, outlet arrangement, and general enclosure architecture appear substantially similar despite the different product-family branding.

Telephone-line protection is provided through modular input and output jacks located at one end of the enclosure. Examination of the connectors indicates that only the center pair of contacts is populated, suggesting support for a single analog telephone line rather than multi-line service.

A molded marking reading "R9802" is present on the underside of the enclosure. The significance of this marking has not yet been determined and may represent a tooling identifier, mold revision, or manufacturing code.

The underside closely resembles contemporary APC SurgeArrest Professional products. Features include molded regulatory information, a serial-number label, two keyhole-style wall-mounting slots, and a UL hologram certification label.

Unlike later APC SurgeArrest products documented by the archive that utilize large adhesive regulatory labels, the PER7T incorporates most electrical ratings and certification information directly into the enclosure tooling through molded lettering.

The underside incorporates molded electrical and regulatory information together with a separate serial-number label. Unlike later APC products that rely extensively on adhesive regulatory labels, much of the PER7T's certification and rating information is permanently molded into the enclosure.

A holographic UL listing label remains present on the documented example. The label identifies the device as a listed Power Tap and transient-voltage surge suppressor (TVSS).

Several deep scratches are present on the underside of the enclosure, particularly near the recessed serial-number area. The damage appears cosmetic and is consistent with long-term use or storage.

The documented example utilizes a molded straight-blade NEMA 5-15P attachment plug connected to an approximately six-foot power cord.

Unlike the archive's documented 1998 APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 specimen, which utilizes a right-angle attachment plug, the PER7T utilizes a conventional straight-blade plug design.

Moderate wear is visible on the grounding pin, consistent with repeated insertion and removal during service life.

== Photographs ==

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File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_main_01.jpg|Overall view of the documented APC SurgeArrest Personal PER7T specimen.
File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_toplogo_01.jpg|SurgeArrest Personal branding with Protection Working and Site Wiring Fault indicators.
File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_top_switch_01.jpg|Power-switch area showing indicator layout and receptacle detail.
File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_side_square_01.jpg|Side profile showing the rectangular receptacle section and curved upper housing.
File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_side_curved_01.jpg|Opposite side profile showing the smooth enclosure design and switch housing.
File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_end_phoneprotection_01.jpg|Telephone-line protection ports with input and output connections.
File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_bottom_overview_01.jpg|Underside overview showing molded regulatory information, mounting provisions, serial-number label, and attached power cord.
File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_bottom_data_01.jpg|Molded regulatory-information panel showing electrical ratings, UL listings, and TVSS voltage ratings.
File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_bottom_SN_01.jpg|Model and serial-number label identifying the documented PER7T specimen.
File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_bottom_cordentry_01.jpg|Cord-entry underside detail showing the serial-number label, mounting provisions, and UL hologram label.
File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_bottom_UL_Sticker_01.jpg|UL hologram label identifying the device as a listed Power Tap and TVSS.
File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_plugandcord_01.jpg|Attached six-foot power cord and molded straight-blade attachment plug.
File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_plugdetail_01.jpg|Close-up of the attachment plug showing molded identification markings and grounding-pin wear.
File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_corddetail_01.jpg|Power-cord markings showing HRSA manufacturer identification, UL file number E69167, and SJT 14 AWG construction.
File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_corddetail_02.jpg|Additional power-cord markings showing CSA file number LL52902, FT2 flame rating, and conductor specifications.
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== Date Codes ==

Discussion of serial numbers, molded date wheels, labels, component date codes, manufacturing evidence, and production chronology.

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File:DateCode_01.jpg|Date-code detail.
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== Condition Upon Acquisition ==

The documented example was acquired in used condition and exhibited cosmetic wear consistent with long-term residential or office use.

The enclosure remained structurally intact and displayed moderate surface wear, minor scuffs, and localized discoloration. Several scratches and abrasion marks were present on both the upper and lower enclosure surfaces, including several deep scratches on the underside near the recessed serial-number area.

A transfer mark consistent with contact from an electrical plug or similar object was observed on the receptacle face near the third outlet from the left.

The attached power cord, plug, rocker switch, indicator lenses, telephone-protection ports, and receptacles appeared complete and undamaged upon initial examination.

Unlike several other recalled APC SurgeArrest examples documented by the archive, no evidence of heat-related discoloration, melted plastic, plug-body separation, or electrical damage was observed.

The unit was cleaned prior to detailed photography, testing, and internal examination.

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File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_beforecleaning_01.jpg|center|600px|APC SurgeArrest Personal PER7T as acquired prior to cleaning and documentation.
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== Functional Testing ==

The documented example was tested for basic electrical operation, switch functionality, indicator operation, and outlet wiring integrity.

When connected to utility power and switched ON, the green Protection Working indicator illuminated normally. The red Site Wiring Fault indicator remained unlit during testing, indicating that no wiring fault was detected at the test receptacle.

The rocker switch successfully controlled power to all protected outlets and operated normally throughout testing.

Testing with a receptacle tester confirmed correct hot, neutral, and ground connections at the protected outlets. No open grounds, open neutrals, reversed polarity conditions, or other wiring faults were detected.

The documented example passed all functional testing performed during documentation and remained fully operational at the time of examination.

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File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_testing_pluggedinturnedoff_01.jpg|Connected to utility power with the rocker switch in the OFF position.
File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_testing_pluggedinturnedon_01.jpg|Protection Working indicator illuminated during functional testing.
File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_testing_polaritygrounding_01.jpg|Outlet tester indicating correct wiring and grounding.
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== Teardown ==

The APC SurgeArrest Personal PER7T enclosure is secured using seven Phillips-head screws and can be opened non-destructively.

Removal of the upper housing revealed an internal design considerably more sophisticated than many consumer surge protectors of the period. The unit incorporates dedicated circuit boards for surge suppression and telephone-line protection together with a full-length stamped-metal outlet-contact assembly.

Electrical distribution is accomplished through a substantial brass outlet-contact assembly extending the length of the enclosure and serving all seven receptacles. Separate circuit boards are mounted within the enclosure to provide AC surge suppression and telephone-line protection functions.

Unlike the archive's recently documented COXOC CO-001S, which relies upon a single MOV connected directly across the incoming AC supply, the PER7T utilizes a dedicated suppression assembly and significantly greater component density.

The documented example utilizes an HRSA-manufactured SJT 14/3 power cord carrying UL file number E69167 and CSA file number LL52902. Internal wiring appears orderly and utilizes dedicated grounding conductors together with mechanical strain relief at the cord-entry point.

The upper housing incorporates molded outlet barriers, receptacle-positioning features, structural reinforcement ribs, and mounting provisions for the internal outlet-contact assembly.

Construction quality appears comparable to contemporaneous APC SurgeArrest Professional products documented by the archive, suggesting that both product families shared common mechanical-design philosophies despite differing electronic implementations.

Further examination of the suppression and telephone-protection assemblies identified additional component markings and circuit-board revisions discussed below.

Unlike later APC PRO7 examples documented by the archive, the PER7T enclosure does not incorporate molded date-code wheels in either enclosure half.

No date wheels were observed on the upper or lower housing during disassembly. Consequently, the serial number presently provides the primary basis for manufacturing-date identification.

The absence of molded date wheels suggests that APC had not yet adopted the manufacturing-traceability methods seen on later documented PRO7 specimens.

Inspection of the underside of the main circuit board identified APC part number:

<pre>
640-0323C
REV 6
</pre>

The board designation differs from the 640-0321-series suppression boards documented in the archive's APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 family, indicating that the Personal-series models utilized a distinct circuit-board design despite sharing much of the same enclosure architecture.

The main surge-suppression board appears physically smaller and less complex than the suppression assemblies documented in contemporary APC SurgeArrest Professional products. Further examination of the component side will be required to determine whether this reflects reduced filtering, fewer suppression components, or other design differences between the Personal and Professional product families.

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File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_teardown_open_01.jpg|PER7T opened following removal of the seven enclosure screws.
File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_teardown_toppanel_left_01.jpg|Upper housing interior showing outlet barriers, receptacle guides, and structural reinforcement features.
File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_teardown_bottom_cordentry_01.jpg|Cord-entry section showing the main circuit board, switch assembly, and power-cord termination.
File:surge_APC_PER7T_Z98010214399_teardown_toppanel_cordentry_01.jpg|Cord-entry portion of the upper housing showing internal supports and switch-mounting provisions.
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== Comparison Notes ==

Compared with the archive's 1998 APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 specimen, the PER7T utilizes a nearly identical enclosure architecture while adding integrated telephone-line protection and Personal-series branding.

The documented PRO7 utilizes a Bon-Eagle-manufactured power cord, whereas the documented PER7T utilizes an HRSA-manufactured cord assembly. This difference indicates that APC sourced cord assemblies from multiple suppliers during the same general production period.

Further comparison of the internal construction may reveal whether the Personal and Professional product families shared suppression circuitry or diverged internally despite their similar external appearance.

The documented PER7T carries UL file number E111219, identical to contemporary APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 examples preserved by the archive. This suggests that both product families were evaluated under the same APC UL listing despite differing model designations and feature sets.

The documented PER7T carries TVSS suppression ratings of 330 volts for line-to-neutral, line-to-ground, and neutral-to-ground protection paths. These ratings match those documented on the archive's 1998 APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 specimen.

Regulatory and electrical information is molded directly into the enclosure rather than applied using adhesive labels. This approach permanently preserves rating and certification information and mirrors the construction methods observed on other APC products from the recall-era production period.

Later APC SurgeArrest products documented by the archive increasingly relied upon adhesive labels for regulatory and rating information.

The documented PER7T shares the same UL file number (E111219), TVSS ratings (330V across all protection modes), general enclosure architecture, wall-mounting provisions, and seven-screw construction observed on the archive's 1998 APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 specimen. The similarities suggest that APC's Personal and Professional product families shared significant engineering commonality despite their different market positioning.

The documented PER7T differs from the archive's 1998 APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 in several visible respects. While both products share a nearly identical enclosure architecture, the PER7T incorporates telephone-line protection, utilizes an HRSA-manufactured power cord, and employs a straight-blade attachment plug rather than the right-angle plug used on the contemporary PRO7.

Despite sharing a nearly identical enclosure architecture with the archive's 1998 APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 specimen, the PER7T utilizes a different suppression-board family.

The documented PRO7 incorporates suppression board 640-0321C REV 7, while the PER7T utilizes board 640-0323C REV 6. The differing board numbers suggest that APC developed separate electrical designs for its Professional and Personal product lines despite substantial external similarities.

== Recall Information ==

The APC SurgeArrest Personal PER7T was included in APC's 2013 SurgeArrest recall affecting approximately 15 million APC 7-Series and 8-Series surge protectors manufactured between 1993 and 2002.

According to APC and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), affected units could overheat, smoke, melt, and pose a fire hazard. The recall included multiple SurgeArrest product families, including the Personal, Professional, Performance, and Network series.

The documented example carries serial number Z98010214399 and was manufactured in 1998, placing it within the affected recall period.

Documentation accompanying the artifact indicates that the unit was submitted to APC's recall program in June 2021. A replacement APC SurgeArrest surge protector manufactured in 2021 was reportedly received through the recall process and remains preserved alongside the recalled specimen.

As a result, this artifact represents a rare documented example of a recalled APC SurgeArrest product with a known recall-participation history.

* [[APC SurgeArrest Recall (2013)]]

== Historical References ==

Historical advertisements, archived manufacturer literature, patents, magazine references, archived web captures, and period specifications.

[[File:HistoricalReference_01.png|center|700px|Historical reference.]]

== Notes ==

* Additional observations.
* Manufacturing details.
* Interesting findings.

== Related Articles ==

* [[Manufacturer]]
* [[Product Family]]
* [[Surge Protectors]]
* [[Collection Index]]

[[Category:Surge Protectors]]

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Cord-entry section showing the underside of the main surge-suppression circuit board, rocker-switch assembly, wiring, and power-cord termination.

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Upper-housing cord-entry section showing switch supports, cord-routing features, and outlet-divider construction.

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Interior of the upper housing showing outlet barriers, mounting supports, reinforcement ribs, and molded receptacle guides.

APC SurgeArrest Personal PER7T (Z98010214399)

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PER7T opened following removal of the seven enclosure screws, revealing telephone-protection circuitry, surge-suppression circuitry, outlet contacts, and internal wiring.

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PowerPig:

Additional power-cord markings showing CSA file number LL52902, FT2 flame rating, and conductor specifications.

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Power-cord markings showing UL file number E69167, SJT construction, 14 AWG conductors, and HRSA manufacturer identification.

APC SurgeArrest Personal PER7T (Z98010214399)

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Outlet tester indicating correct outlet wiring and grounding during functional testing.

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PER7T connected to utility power with the Protection Working indicator illuminated.

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PER7T connected to utility power with the rocker switch in the OFF position and all indicators extinguished.

APC SurgeArrest Personal PER7T (Z98010214399)

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Close-up of the attachment plug showing molded identification markings and wear on the grounding pin.

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Attached six-foot power cord and molded straight-blade attachment plug.

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APC SurgeArrest Personal PER7T as acquired prior to cleaning and detailed documentation.

APC SurgeArrest Personal PER7T (Z98010214399)

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APC SurgeArrest Personal PER7T on a digital scale showing a weight of approximately 1 lb 10.7 oz (757 g).

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UL hologram listing label identifying the device as a listed Power Tap and transient-voltage surge suppressor (TVSS).

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Underside detail showing the cord-entry section, serial-number label, UL hologram label, and wall-mounting provision.

APC SurgeArrest Personal PER7T (Z98010214399)

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Model and serial-number label identifying the documented APC SurgeArrest Personal PER7T specimen as serial number Z98010214399.

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Molded regulatory-information panel showing electrical ratings, UL listings, TVSS suppression ratings, and APC manufacturer identification.

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Underside overview showing molded regulatory information, serial-number label, wall-mounting provisions, attached power cord, and enclosure fasteners.