Staples 33895-US
The Staples 33895-US is a 10-outlet surge protector manufactured for the Staples office products brand. Features include telephone and coaxial line protection, status indicators, and a right-angle power plug. This example was documented while still in active service and is preserved in the OldSurge Archive.
Documented Example
- OldSurge ID: OS-0004
- Model: 33895-US
- Manufacturing Date: April 2011
Physical Description
The Staples 33895-US utilizes a black enclosure with gray outlet accents and provides ten grounded AC outlets arranged in two rows. Communications protection features include RJ11 telephone-line protection and two independent coaxial surge-protection paths utilizing F-type connectors.
Status indicators labeled Ground and Surge are located near the control section. A resettable circuit breaker provides overcurrent protection.
The attached six-foot power cord utilizes an Apollo-manufactured SJT cable marked UL file number E176194 and CSA file number LL196777. Cord markings identify the assembly as a three-conductor 14 AWG cable rated for 60°C operation and carrying a VW-1 flame rating.
The power cord terminates in a molded right-angle NEMA 5-15P attachment plug intended to reduce clearance requirements behind furniture and office equipment. When used with receptacles installed in the grounding-pin-up orientation, the cord exits upward before bending downward toward the connected equipment.
The underside incorporates keyhole-style mounting slots for wall mounting and contains molded manufacturing information, electrical ratings, and certification markings.
Photographs
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Overall view of the Staples 33895-US with neatly coiled power cord. -
Installed in active service prior to retirement. -
Installed in active service prior to retirement. -
Outlet tester indicating correct wiring and grounding. -
Close-up view of outlet tester connected to the surge protector. -
RJ11 telephone line protection ports and outlet detail showing scuffs and scratches. -
Dual coaxial surge protection paths with In and Out connectors. -
Cord entry point, strain relief, and enclosure endcap detail. -
Right-angle NEMA 5-15P plug used with the attached power cord. -
Cord markings showing SJT construction, 14 AWG conductors, and electrical ratings. -
Additional cord markings identifying the Apollo-manufactured SJT cable. -
Cable tie indentation from long-term service installation. -
Bottom view showing wall-mount slots, labels, and enclosure details. -
Molded underside markings showing ratings and manufacturing information. -
Wall-mount slot and molded manufacturing date indicators. -
UL listing label identifying the unit as a power tap and TVSS. -
Manufacturer label showing model number, ratings, and date code 0411. -
Documented weight of approximately 1 lb 12.7 oz (814 g) including attached power cord.
Specifications
- Brand: Staples
- Model: 33895-US
- Device Type: Surge Protector
- Country of Manufacture: China
- Manufacturing Date: April 2011
- Outlets: 10 grounded outlets
- Telephone Protection: RJ11 input/output
- Coaxial Protection: Dual F-type coaxial paths
- Length: Approximately 11.125 in (28.3 cm)
- Width: Approximately 4.25 in (10.8 cm)
- Height: Approximately 1.75 in (4.4 cm)
- Electrical Rating: 125 VAC, 15 A, 60 Hz
- Maximum Load: 1875 W
- Suppressed Voltage Rating: 330 V
- UL Listed Power Tap
- TVSS (Transient Voltage Surge Suppressor)
- Power Cord:
- Length: Approximately 6 ft (1.8 m)
- Type: SJT
- Conductors: 3
- Wire Size: 14 AWG
- Temperature Rating: 60°C
- Flame Rating: VW-1
- Manufacturer: Apollo
- UL File Number: E176194
- CSA File Number: LL196777
- Plug Type: Right-angle NEMA 5-15P
- Status Indicators: Ground, Surge
- Resettable Circuit Breaker: Yes
- Product UL File Number: E128811
- Product CSA File Number: LR96652
- Weight: 1 lb 12.7 oz (814 g)
Condition Upon Acquisition
The documented example was photographed while still in active service.
The enclosure exhibits cosmetic wear, scratches, and scuffing consistent with approximately fifteen years of use. No evidence of cracking, melting, significant discoloration, or overheating was observed during exterior examination.
Testing
The documented example was tested for basic electrical operation and wiring integrity. Testing with a receptacle tester confirmed correct outlet wiring and grounding. During testing, the Ground indicator illuminated normally, while the Surge indicator remained unlit despite the unit continuing to function as a power-distribution device.
Date Codes
The manufacturer label includes date code 0411. This is believed to indicate production during April 2011.
Teardown
The Staples 33895-US can be opened non-destructively by removing seven enclosure screws and loosening the retaining nuts securing the coaxial connectors.
Removal of the enclosure reveals traditional construction utilizing brass outlet-contact assemblies, multiple printed circuit boards, a resettable circuit breaker, dedicated telephone-line protection circuitry, and separate coaxial surge-protection assemblies mounted directly to the enclosure.
Additional examination beneath the primary power circuit board revealed a large filtering inductor, multiple surge-suppression components, and a JOEMEX 15 A resettable circuit breaker.
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Coaxial connector retaining nuts loosened during disassembly. -
Seven enclosure screws removed during disassembly. -
Initial internal view following removal of the enclosure cover. -
Upper enclosure interior showing molded supports and structural features. -
Initial internal view following removal of the enclosure cover. -
Main power PCB and resettable circuit breaker assembly. -
Underside of the telephone line protection circuit board and outlet assembly. -
Coaxial surge protection circuitry and F-type connector assemblies. -
Copper-wound inductor mounted beneath the main power PCB -
Power filtering and surge suppression components beneath the main PCB. -
AC line cord entry, wiring, and power protection components beneath the main PCB. -
JOEMEX 15A resettable circuit breaker. -
Underside of the main power PCB showing slight discoloration.
Removal of the enclosure revealed a traditional construction consisting of brass outlet contact strips, multiple printed circuit boards, dedicated communications protection circuitry, and hard-mounted coaxial protection connectors secured directly to the enclosure.
After removal of four mounting screws, the primary power circuit board was carefully lifted to document the components mounted beneath it. Inspection revealed multiple surge suppression components, a large filtering inductor, and a JOEMEX 15A resettable circuit breaker. Slight discoloration was observed on the underside of the main PCB after approximately fifteen years of service. No obvious evidence of catastrophic component failure, damaged traces, cracked solder joints, or melted components was identified during visual inspection.
Notes
This example was photographed while still in active service prior to retirement. The unit remained operational at the time of documentation and represents one of the earliest entries in the OldSurge Archive.
The attached 14 AWG power cord terminates in a right-angle plug intended to reduce clearance requirements when connected to a wall receptacle. In the documented installation, the wall receptacle was mounted with the grounding slot positioned above the energized conductors, causing the right-angle plug to route upward from the outlet before descending toward the surge protector. The attached power cord is an Apollo-manufactured SJT cable marked UL file number E176194 and CSA file number LL196777. Cord markings identify the assembly as a three-conductor 14 AWG cable with a VW-1 flame rating and a 60°C temperature rating. The cord terminates in a molded right-angle NEMA 5-15P plug.
The green Ground indicator was illuminated at the time of documentation. The red Surge indicator was not illuminated.
The underside of the enclosure includes integrated keyhole mounting slots, allowing the unit to be mounted to a wall or other flat surface and molded electrical ratings, manufacturing information, and injection-mold date indicators. Molded markings identify the unit as manufactured in China and confirm a suppressed voltage rating of 330 volts. Communications protection features include RJ11 telephone line protection and two independent coaxial surge protection paths using F-type connectors.