Surge Protectors - Revision history

PowerPig at 15:01, 25 October 2026

2026-10-25T15:01:09Z

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	* [[APC]]		* [[APC]]
	* [[Belkin]]		* [[Belkin]]
			* [[COXOC]]
	* [[Curtis]]		* [[Curtis]]
	* [[CyberPower]]		* [[CyberPower]]
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	== Notable Product Families ==		== Notable Product Families ==

	Several surge-protector product families documented by the archive underwent substantial changes during their production histories. The APC SurgeArrest Professional series is particularly notable because documented examples currently span ~~more than two decades of~~ production, preserve five ~~distinct~~ suppression-board generations, ~~document a transition between manufacturing locations, and identify~~ multiple power-cord suppliers ~~used throughout the product family's production life~~.		Several surge-protector product families documented by the archive underwent substantial changes during their production histories. The APC SurgeArrest Professional series is particularly notable because documented examples currently span 1994 through 2017 production and preserve five suppression-board generations, multiple power-cord suppliers, manufacturing-location changes, revised regulatory-labeling practices, and evolving attachment-plug designs.

	~~The APC SurgeArrest Professional series is particularly notable because~~ documented ~~examples currently span 1994 through 2017 production~~ and ~~include nine preserved specimens representing more than two decades of product evolution~~.		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		* APC SurgeArrest
	* Belkin SurgeMaster		* Belkin SurgeMaster
	* Belkin Gold Series
	* Globe Electric Space Plug		* Globe Electric Space Plug
	* Tripp Lite Isobar
	* Tripp Lite SPIKE BAR		* Tripp Lite SPIKE BAR
	* ~~Panamax MAX~~ Series		* Universal 716xx Series
	* Monster PowerCenter

	== Notable Research Areas ==		== Notable Research Areas ==
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	* USB charging integration		* USB charging integration
	* Historical marketplace and pricing data		* 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]].		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.

	== Models in the Archive ==		== Models in the Archive ==
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	* [[Belkin]]		* [[Belkin]]
	** [[Belkin SurgeMaster F9H710-06]]		** [[Belkin SurgeMaster F9H710-06]]

			=== COXOC ===

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

	=== Curtis ===		=== Curtis ===
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	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.		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.		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.
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	* [[UPS Systems]]		* [[UPS Systems]]
	* [[PC Magazine References]]		* [[PC Magazine References]]
			* [[Power Cord Comparison]]

PowerPig at 13:30, 22 October 2026

2026-10-22T13:30:32Z

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	Several surge-protector product families documented by the archive underwent substantial changes during their production histories. The APC SurgeArrest Professional series is particularly notable because documented examples currently span more than two decades of production, preserve five distinct suppression-board generations, document a transition between manufacturing locations, and identify multiple power-cord suppliers used throughout the product family's production life.		Several surge-protector product families documented by the archive underwent substantial changes during their production histories. The APC SurgeArrest Professional series is particularly notable because documented examples currently span more than two decades of production, preserve five distinct suppression-board generations, document a transition between manufacturing locations, and identify multiple power-cord suppliers used throughout the product family's production life.

			The APC SurgeArrest Professional series is particularly notable because documented examples currently span 1994 through 2017 production and include nine preserved specimens representing more than two decades of product evolution.

	* APC SurgeArrest		* APC SurgeArrest
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	*** [[APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 (4Z0638P12907)]]		*** [[APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 (4Z0638P12907)]]
	*** [[APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 (4Z0842P07546)]]		*** [[APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 (4Z0842P07546)]]
			*** [[APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 (7Z1550L09782)]]
	*** [[APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 (7Z1714L05335)]]		*** [[APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 (7Z1714L05335)]]

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	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.		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 within seemingly identical product families. For example, documented APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 specimens manufactured between 1994 and 2017 incorporate at least five distinct suppression-board generations, multiple branding changes, differing attachment-plug designs, multiple power-cord suppliers, changing manufacturing locations, revised ~~manufacturing~~ practices, and measurable weight reductions while retaining a remarkably consistent external appearance.		Documented examples have revealed substantial variation within seemingly identical product families. For example, documented APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 specimens manufactured between 1994 and 2017 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 ==		== Documented Product Evolution ==
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	The archive places particular emphasis on documenting product evolution through multiple examples of the same model family. Comparing products manufactured across many years can reveal changes in suppression circuitry, component selection, manufacturing methods, branding, safety features, and overall construction that are often absent from contemporary manufacturer literature.		The archive places particular emphasis on documenting product evolution through multiple examples of the same model family. Comparing products manufactured across many years can reveal changes in suppression circuitry, component selection, manufacturing methods, branding, safety features, and overall construction that are often absent from contemporary manufacturer literature.

	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, ~~and~~ power-cord suppliers.		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 ==		== Collector Notes ==

PowerPig at 15:43, 19 October 2026

2026-10-19T15:43:59Z

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	* [[Gemini]]		* [[Gemini]]
	* [[Generic]]		* [[Generic]]
			* [[Globe Electric]]
	* [[PowerSentry]]		* [[PowerSentry]]
	* [[Radio Shack]]		* [[Radio Shack]]
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	* Belkin SurgeMaster		* Belkin SurgeMaster
	* Belkin Gold Series		* Belkin Gold Series
			* Globe Electric Space Plug
	* Tripp Lite Isobar		* Tripp Lite Isobar
	* Tripp Lite SPIKE BAR		* Tripp Lite SPIKE BAR
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	* Recall-affected product families		* Recall-affected product families
	* Weight and construction changes over time		* Weight and construction changes over time
			* Wall-mounted surge-protector designs
			* USB charging integration
			* Historical marketplace and pricing data

	Additional information regarding documented cord manufacturers, certification markings, conductor sizes, and supplier relationships is available in [[Power Cord Comparison]].		Additional information regarding documented cord manufacturers, certification markings, conductor sizes, and supplier relationships is available in [[Power Cord Comparison]].
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	* [[Gemini]]		* [[Gemini]]
	** [[Gemini Surge Model VG307]]		** [[Gemini Surge Model VG307]]

			=== Globe Electric ===

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

	=== PowerSentry ===		=== PowerSentry ===
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	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.		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, and modern surge protectors incorporating USB charging capability.		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 within seemingly identical product families. For example, documented APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 specimens manufactured between 1994 and 2017 incorporate at least five distinct suppression-board generations, multiple branding changes, differing attachment-plug designs, multiple power-cord suppliers, changing manufacturing locations, revised manufacturing practices, and measurable weight reductions while retaining a remarkably consistent external appearance.		Documented examples have revealed substantial variation within seemingly identical product families. For example, documented APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 specimens manufactured between 1994 and 2017 incorporate at least five distinct suppression-board generations, multiple branding changes, differing attachment-plug designs, multiple power-cord suppliers, changing manufacturing locations, revised manufacturing practices, and measurable weight reductions while retaining a remarkably consistent external appearance.
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	The archive places particular emphasis on documenting product evolution through multiple examples of the same model family. Comparing products manufactured across many years can reveal changes in suppression circuitry, component selection, manufacturing methods, branding, safety features, and overall construction that are often absent from contemporary manufacturer literature.		The archive places particular emphasis on documenting product evolution through multiple examples of the same model family. Comparing products manufactured across many years can reveal changes in suppression circuitry, component selection, manufacturing methods, branding, safety features, and overall construction that are often absent from contemporary manufacturer literature.

	Examples currently documenting long-term product evolution include the APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 family ~~and~~ multiple Universal surge-protector models. 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, and power-cord suppliers.		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, and power-cord suppliers.

	== Collector Notes ==		== Collector Notes ==

PowerPig at 02:27, 14 October 2026

2026-10-14T02:27:46Z

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	== Notable Product Families ==		== Notable Product Families ==

	Several surge-protector product families documented by the archive underwent substantial changes during their production histories. The APC SurgeArrest Professional series is particularly notable because documented examples currently span more than two decades of production ~~and~~ preserve five distinct suppression-board generations.		Several surge-protector product families documented by the archive underwent substantial changes during their production histories. The APC SurgeArrest Professional series is particularly notable because documented examples currently span more than two decades of production, preserve five distinct suppression-board generations, document a transition between manufacturing locations, and identify multiple power-cord suppliers used throughout the product family's production life.

	* APC SurgeArrest		* APC SurgeArrest
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	* Panamax MAX Series		* Panamax MAX Series
	* Monster PowerCenter		* Monster PowerCenter

			== 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

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

	== Models in the Archive ==		== Models in the Archive ==
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	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, and modern surge protectors incorporating USB charging capability.		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, and modern surge protectors incorporating USB charging capability.

	Documented examples have revealed substantial variation within seemingly identical product families. For example, documented APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 specimens manufactured between 1994 and 2017 incorporate at least five distinct suppression-board generations, multiple branding changes, differing attachment-plug designs, revised manufacturing practices, and measurable weight reductions while retaining a remarkably consistent external appearance.		Documented examples have revealed substantial variation within seemingly identical product families. For example, documented APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 specimens manufactured between 1994 and 2017 incorporate at least five distinct suppression-board generations, multiple branding changes, differing attachment-plug designs, multiple power-cord suppliers, changing manufacturing locations, revised manufacturing practices, and measurable weight reductions while retaining a remarkably consistent external appearance.

	== Documented Product Evolution ==		== Documented Product Evolution ==
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	The archive places particular emphasis on documenting product evolution through multiple examples of the same model family. Comparing products manufactured across many years can reveal changes in suppression circuitry, component selection, manufacturing methods, branding, safety features, and overall construction that are often absent from contemporary manufacturer literature.		The archive places particular emphasis on documenting product evolution through multiple examples of the same model family. Comparing products manufactured across many years can reveal changes in suppression circuitry, component selection, manufacturing methods, branding, safety features, and overall construction that are often absent from contemporary manufacturer literature.

	Examples currently documenting long-term product evolution include the APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 family and multiple Universal surge-protector models.		Examples currently documenting long-term product evolution include the APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 family and multiple Universal surge-protector models. 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, and power-cord suppliers.

	== Collector Notes ==		== Collector Notes ==

PowerPig: /* APC */

2026-10-13T17:37:44Z

APC

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

PowerPig at 01:26, 12 October 2026

2026-10-12T01:26:31Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 01:26, 12 October 2026
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	* [[Gemini]]		* [[Gemini]]
	* [[Generic]]		* [[Generic]]
			* [[PowerSentry]]
	* [[Radio Shack]]		* [[Radio Shack]]
	* [[Staples]]		* [[Staples]]
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	== Notable Product Families ==		== Notable Product Families ==

	Several surge-protector product families documented by the archive underwent substantial changes during their production histories. The APC SurgeArrest Professional series is particularly notable because ~~multiple~~ examples ~~spanning~~ more than two decades ~~have been preserved and documented, permitting direct comparison~~ of ~~construction techniques, circuit revisions, manufacturing practices,~~ and ~~product evolution~~.		Several surge-protector product families documented by the archive underwent substantial changes during their production histories. The APC SurgeArrest Professional series is particularly notable because documented examples currently span more than two decades of production and preserve five distinct suppression-board generations.

	* APC SurgeArrest		* APC SurgeArrest
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	* [[Gemini]]		* [[Gemini]]
	** [[Gemini Surge Model VG307]]		** [[Gemini Surge Model VG307]]

			=== PowerSentry ===

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

	=== Radio Shack ===		=== Radio Shack ===
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	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.		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.

	~~Documented~~ examples include conventional surge strips, direct-plug wall-mounted surge protectors, relocatable power taps, telephone-protection models, coaxial-protection models, and modern surge protectors incorporating USB charging capability.		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, and modern surge protectors incorporating USB charging capability.

	Documented examples have revealed substantial variation within seemingly identical product families. For example, documented APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 specimens manufactured between 1994 and 2017 incorporate at least five distinct suppression-board generations, multiple branding changes, differing attachment-plug designs, revised manufacturing practices, and measurable weight reductions while retaining a remarkably consistent external appearance.		Documented examples have revealed substantial variation within seemingly identical product families. For example, documented APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 specimens manufactured between 1994 and 2017 incorporate at least five distinct suppression-board generations, multiple branding changes, differing attachment-plug designs, revised manufacturing practices, and measurable weight reductions while retaining a remarkably consistent external appearance.

PowerPig: /* Models in the Archive */

2026-10-09T15:51:59Z

Models in the Archive

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

	=== APC ===		=== APC ===

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

	=== Belkin ===		=== Belkin ===

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

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

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

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

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

	=== Universal ===		=== Universal ===

PowerPig at 15:45, 9 October 2026

2026-10-09T15:45:43Z

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	~~= Surge Protectors =~~		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.

	~~A '''~~surge ~~protector''' is a device intended~~ to protect ~~electrical~~ equipment ~~from transient overvoltage events~~, ~~commonly known as power surges~~.		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.

	~~Surge protectors have been sold in many forms, including outlet strips, wall~~-~~mounted devices~~, ~~telephone protectors~~, ~~network protectors~~, and ~~whole~~-~~house protection systems~~.		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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	== Notable Product Families ==		== Notable Product Families ==

			Several surge-protector product families documented by the archive underwent substantial changes during their production histories. The APC SurgeArrest Professional series is particularly notable because multiple examples spanning more than two decades have been preserved and documented, permitting direct comparison of construction techniques, circuit revisions, manufacturing practices, and product evolution.

	* APC SurgeArrest		* APC SurgeArrest
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	* [[APC SurgeArrest Professional]]		* [[APC SurgeArrest Professional]]
	** [[APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 (Z94030204087)]]		** [[APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 (Z94030204087)]]
			** [[APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 (Z96030204796)]]
	** [[APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 (Z98010201706)]]		** [[APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 (Z98010201706)]]
	** [[APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 (Z99080215662)]]		** [[APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 (Z99080215662)]]
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	== Historical Notes ==		== Historical Notes ==

	Surge protectors evolved significantly ~~after becoming~~ common ~~consumer products~~ during the 1980s and 1990s.		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.		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.
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	Documented examples include conventional surge strips, direct-plug wall-mounted surge protectors, relocatable power taps, telephone-protection models, coaxial-protection models, and modern surge protectors incorporating USB charging capability.		Documented examples include conventional surge strips, direct-plug wall-mounted surge protectors, relocatable power taps, telephone-protection models, coaxial-protection models, and modern surge protectors incorporating USB charging capability.

			Documented examples have revealed substantial variation within seemingly identical product families. For example, documented APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 specimens manufactured between 1994 and 2017 incorporate at least five distinct suppression-board generations, multiple branding changes, differing attachment-plug designs, revised manufacturing practices, and measurable weight reductions while retaining a remarkably consistent external appearance.

			== Documented Product Evolution ==

			The archive places particular emphasis on documenting product evolution through multiple examples of the same model family. Comparing products manufactured across many years can reveal changes in suppression circuitry, component selection, manufacturing methods, branding, safety features, and overall construction that are often absent from contemporary manufacturer literature.

			Examples currently documenting long-term product evolution include the APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 family and multiple Universal surge-protector models.

	== Collector Notes ==		== Collector Notes ==

PowerPig: /* APC */

2026-10-04T22:49:45Z

APC

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	** [[APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 (Z94030204087)]]		** [[APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 (Z94030204087)]]
	** [[APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 (Z98010201706)]]		** [[APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 (Z98010201706)]]
			** [[APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 (Z99080215662)]]
	** [[APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 (2Z0250P17876)]]		** [[APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 (2Z0250P17876)]]
	** [[APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 (4Z0842P07546)]]		** [[APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 (4Z0842P07546)]]

PowerPig at 00:26, 4 October 2026

2026-10-04T00:26:02Z

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	== Manufacturers ==		== Manufacturers ==

			* [[ACE]]
	* [[Amazon Basics]]		* [[Amazon Basics]]
	* [[APC]]		* [[APC]]
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	* [[APC SurgeArrest Professional]]		* [[APC SurgeArrest Professional]]
			** [[APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 (Z94030204087)]]
	** [[APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 (Z98010201706)]]		** [[APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 (Z98010201706)]]
			** [[APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 (2Z0250P17876)]]
	** [[APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 (4Z0842P07546)]]		** [[APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 (4Z0842P07546)]]
	** [[APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 (7Z1714L05335)]]		** [[APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 (7Z1714L05335)]]
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	* [[Belkin SurgeMaster F9H710-06]]		* [[Belkin SurgeMaster F9H710-06]]

			=== Curtis ===

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

	=== CyberPower ===		=== CyberPower ===

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


	=== Gemini ===		=== Gemini ===
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	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.		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.

			Documented examples include conventional surge strips, direct-plug wall-mounted surge protectors, relocatable power taps, telephone-protection models, coaxial-protection models, and modern surge protectors incorporating USB charging capability.

	== Collector Notes ==		== Collector Notes ==