Universal 71632 - Revision history

PowerPig: /* Condition Upon Acquisition */

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Condition Upon Acquisition

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	The documented example was acquired as part of a collection of surplus electrical equipment and exhibited accumulated dust, dirt, and cosmetic wear consistent with long-term use and storage.		The documented example was acquired as part of a collection of surplus electrical equipment and exhibited accumulated dust, dirt, and cosmetic wear consistent with long-term use and storage.

	~~The unit was cleaned prior~~ to ~~detailed documentation~~ and ~~photography~~.		Inspection revealed damage to one of the internal screw-post assemblies near the power-cord entry point. As a result, the upper and lower housing halves no longer clamp tightly together in that corner, resulting in a visible gap in the enclosure.

	The ~~documented example exhibits~~ damage to ~~one of the internal screw-post assemblies near~~ the power-cord ~~entry point. As~~ a ~~result~~, the ~~upper and lower housing halves no longer clamp tightly together in that corner~~, ~~resulting in a visible gap~~ in the ~~enclosure~~.		The damage appears mechanical rather than electrical in nature. One possible explanation is that the surge protector was mounted to a fixed surface and the power cord was subjected to a sudden pulling force, such as a person tripping over the cord. No evidence of overheating, arcing, melting, or catastrophic electrical failure was observed in the damaged area.

	The ~~damage appears mechanical rather than electrical in nature. One possible explanation is that the surge protector~~ was ~~mounted~~ to ~~a fixed surface~~ and ~~the power cord was subjected to a sudden pulling force, such as a person tripping over the cord.~~		The unit was cleaned prior to detailed documentation and photography.

	Inspection revealed damage to one of the internal screw-post assemblies near the power-cord entry point. As a result, the upper and lower housing halves no longer clamp tightly together in that corner, resulting in a visible enclosure gap. The damage appears mechanical rather than electrical in nature, and no evidence of overheating, arcing, melting, or catastrophic electrical failure was observed.

	~~No evidence of overheating, arcing, melting, or catastrophic electrical failure was observed in the damaged area~~.

	[[File:surge_Universal_71632_1998_beforecleaning_01.jpg\|center\|600px\|Universal 71632 as acquired before cleaning.]]		[[File:surge_Universal_71632_1998_beforecleaning_01.jpg\|center\|600px\|Universal 71632 as acquired before cleaning.]]

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	[[File:surge_Universal_71632_1998_main_01.jpg\|thumb\|center\|400px\|Overall view of the Universal 71632.]]		[[File:surge_Universal_71632_1998_main_01.jpg\|thumb\|center\|400px\|Overall view of the Universal 71632.]]

			== Documented Example ==

			* OldSurge ID: OS-0009
			* Manufacturing Year: 1998

	== Specifications ==		== Specifications ==
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	* Height: Approximately 1.25 in (3.2 cm)		* Height: Approximately 1.25 in (3.2 cm)
	* Weight: Approximately 15.3 oz (434 g)		* Weight: Approximately 15.3 oz (434 g)
	* Power Cord Length: Approximately 6 ft (1.8 m)		* Power Cord:
	* ~~Power Cord~~ Type: SJT		** Length: Approximately 6 ft (1.8 m)
	* Conductors: 16 AWG ~~× 3~~		** Type: SJT
	* ~~Cord~~ Temperature Rating: 75°C		** Conductors: 3
	* ~~Cord~~ Manufacturer: Bon-Eagle		** Wire Size: 16 AWG
	* CSA File Number: LL95737		** UL Temperature Rating: 75°C
			** CSA Temperature Rating: 60°C
			** Flame Ratings: VW-1 (UL), FT2 (CSA)
			** Manufacturer: Bon-Eagle
			** UL File Number: E135710
			** CSA File Number: LL95737
	* Country of Manufacture: China		* Country of Manufacture: China

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	According to the product labeling, the unit will cease conducting power after its surge-suppression components have reached the end of their protective life. This design prevents continued operation without surge protection.		According to the product labeling, the unit will cease conducting power after its surge-suppression components have reached the end of their protective life. This design prevents continued operation without surge protection.

	The attached power cord utilizes SJT ~~construction with~~ three 16 AWG ~~conductors~~ and ~~a 75°C temperature~~ rating. The ~~grounded attachment plug carries~~ CSA ~~certification markings and is permanently attached through a molded strain relief~~.		The attached power cord utilizes a Bon-Eagle-manufactured SJT cable marked UL file number E135710 and CSA file number LL95737. Cord markings identify the assembly as a three-conductor 16 AWG cable carrying a VW-1 flame rating under UL standards and an FT2 flame rating under CSA standards. The cord is additionally marked for 75°C operation under UL standards and 60°C operation under CSA standards.

	== Mounting Provisions ==		== Mounting Provisions ==
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	== Testing ==		== Testing ==

	The documented example was tested for basic electrical operation and wiring integrity.		The documented example was tested for basic electrical operation and wiring integrity. Testing with a receptacle tester confirmed correct hot, neutral, and ground wiring with no faults detected. The rocker switch successfully controlled power to all outlets. When energized, both the illuminated rocker switch and protection-status indicator operated normally, although visible flicker was observed within the rocker-switch illumination.

	Testing with a receptacle tester confirmed correct hot, neutral, and ground wiring~~. No open ground, open neutral, reversed polarity, or other wiring~~ faults ~~were~~ detected.

	The rocker switch successfully controlled power to all outlets.

	When energized, the rocker switch ~~illuminated~~ and ~~the~~ protection-status indicator ~~remained lit. The illuminated switch exhibited~~ visible flicker ~~during operation. Unlike the behavior~~ observed on the ~~Tripp Lite SPIKE BAR SK6~~-~~6, the~~ illumination ~~in the Universal 71632 appeared to move along the length of the rocker switch rather than switching completely on and off~~.

	A video demonstrating the flicker behavior is available:		A video demonstrating the flicker behavior is available:
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	The unit was cleaned prior to detailed documentation and photography.		The unit was cleaned prior to detailed documentation and photography.

	~~[[File:surge_Universal_71632_1998_beforecleaning_01.jpg\|center\|600px\|Universal 71632 as acquired before cleaning.]]~~

	~~== Condition Notes ==~~

	The documented example exhibits damage to one of the internal screw-post assemblies near the power-cord entry point. As a result, the upper and lower housing halves no longer clamp tightly together in that corner, resulting in a visible gap in the enclosure.		The documented example exhibits damage to one of the internal screw-post assemblies near the power-cord entry point. As a result, the upper and lower housing halves no longer clamp tightly together in that corner, resulting in a visible gap in the enclosure.

	The damage appears mechanical rather than electrical in nature. One possible explanation is that the surge protector was mounted to a fixed surface and the power cord was subjected to a sudden pulling force, such as a person tripping over the cord.		The damage appears mechanical rather than electrical in nature. One possible explanation is that the surge protector was mounted to a fixed surface and the power cord was subjected to a sudden pulling force, such as a person tripping over the cord.

			Inspection revealed damage to one of the internal screw-post assemblies near the power-cord entry point. As a result, the upper and lower housing halves no longer clamp tightly together in that corner, resulting in a visible enclosure gap. The damage appears mechanical rather than electrical in nature, and no evidence of overheating, arcing, melting, or catastrophic electrical failure was observed.

	No evidence of overheating, arcing, melting, or catastrophic electrical failure was observed in the damaged area.		No evidence of overheating, arcing, melting, or catastrophic electrical failure was observed in the damaged area.

			[[File:surge_Universal_71632_1998_beforecleaning_01.jpg\|center\|600px\|Universal 71632 as acquired before cleaning.]]

	== Teardown ==		== Teardown ==

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	~~= Universal 71632 =~~

	~~[[File:surge_Universal_71632_1998_main_01.jpg\|thumb\|center\|400px\|Overall view of the Universal 71632.]]~~

	~~== Overview ==~~

	The '''Universal 71632''' is a six-outlet surge protector manufactured in 1998 and marketed for home and office electronic equipment.		The '''Universal 71632''' is a six-outlet surge protector manufactured in 1998 and marketed for home and office electronic equipment.

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	Although less feature-rich than the Universal 71637, the 71632 retains Universal's "Power Shut Down Protection" feature and appears to share much of the same underlying surge-suppression architecture.		Although less feature-rich than the Universal 71637, the 71632 retains Universal's "Power Shut Down Protection" feature and appears to share much of the same underlying surge-suppression architecture.

			[[File:surge_Universal_71632_1998_main_01.jpg\|thumb\|center\|400px\|Overall view of the Universal 71632.]]

	== Specifications ==		== Specifications ==

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	~~[[Category:Universal]]~~
	[[Category:Surge Protectors]]		[[Category:Surge Protectors]]
	~~[[Category:1998]]~~

PowerPig at 14:13, 20 September 2026

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	The grounded attachment plug carries CSA certification markings and is permanently attached to the power cord through a molded strain relief.		The grounded attachment plug carries CSA certification markings and is permanently attached to the power cord through a molded strain relief.

			== Condition Notes ==

			The documented example exhibits damage to one of the internal screw-post assemblies near the power-cord entry point. As a result, the upper and lower housing halves no longer clamp tightly together in that corner, resulting in a visible gap in the enclosure.

			The damage appears mechanical rather than electrical in nature. One possible explanation is that the surge protector was mounted to a fixed surface and the power cord was subjected to a sudden pulling force, such as a person tripping over the cord. In such a scenario, stress imposed on the cord-entry section could have transferred to the enclosure and fractured the plastic screw-post assembly.

			No evidence of overheating, arcing, melting, or catastrophic electrical failure was observed in the damaged area.

	== Mounting Provisions ==		== Mounting Provisions ==

PowerPig: /* Teardown */

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Teardown

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	The layout appears consistent with the "Power Shut Down Protection" feature described on the product label. A thermal protection device is mounted in close proximity to the surge-suppression components, allowing the unit to disconnect power after the suppression network reaches the end of its useful life.		The layout appears consistent with the "Power Shut Down Protection" feature described on the product label. A thermal protection device is mounted in close proximity to the surge-suppression components, allowing the unit to disconnect power after the suppression network reaches the end of its useful life.

			A side view of the surge-suppression assembly shows that the circuit board is mechanically integrated into the outlet bus-bar structure. Removal of the board would have required desoldering the bus bars and was not attempted in order to avoid unnecessary risk to the documented example.

			One corner of the enclosure exhibits visible separation between the upper and lower housing halves. This condition is directly related to the damaged screw-post assembly found during disassembly. With the post broken, the enclosure can no longer clamp tightly at that corner.

			The damage appears mechanical in nature and does not appear to have affected the electrical operation of the unit.

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	File:surge_Universal_71632_1998_teardown_bottompanel_cordentry_01.jpg\|Cord-entry end showing wiring and bus-bar connections.		File:surge_Universal_71632_1998_teardown_bottompanel_cordentry_01.jpg\|Cord-entry end showing wiring and bus-bar connections.
	File:surge_Universal_71632_1998_teardown_circuitboard_cordentry_01.jpg\|Surge-suppression circuit board and cord-entry wiring.		File:surge_Universal_71632_1998_teardown_circuitboard_cordentry_01.jpg\|Surge-suppression circuit board and cord-entry wiring.
			File:surge_Universal_71632_1998_teardown_circuitboard_side_02.jpg\|Alternate side view of the surge-suppression circuit board.
			File:surge_Universal_71632_1998_separation_frombrokeninternalplastic_01.jpg\|Housing separation caused by the broken internal screw post.
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PowerPig: /* Overview */

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Overview

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	The model appears to represent a simpler companion product to the [[Universal 71637]], retaining basic surge-protection functionality while omitting the integrated telephone-line protection found on the larger model.		The model appears to represent a simpler companion product to the [[Universal 71637]], retaining basic surge-protection functionality while omitting the integrated telephone-line protection found on the larger model.

			Although simpler than the Universal 71637, which incorporates telephone-line protection, the 71632 appears to use a similar surge-suppression architecture and retains the Power Shut Down Protection feature found on the higher-featured model.

	== Specifications ==		== Specifications ==

PowerPig: /* Teardown */

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 Inspection of the documented example revealed light dust accumulation and minor contamination but no obvious evidence of overheating, melted components, or catastrophic electrical failure.
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 File:surge_Universal_71632_1998_teardown_bottompanel_outlets_01.jpg|Outlet-end bus bars and outlet-contact assemblies.
 File:surge_Universal_71632_1998_teardown_toppanel_cordentry_01.jpg|Control-section housing details.
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	The Universal 71632 enclosure is secured using six Phillips-head screws and can be opened non-destructively.		The Universal 71632 enclosure is secured using six Phillips-head screws and can be opened non-destructively.

	One of the internal ~~plastic~~ screw ~~posts~~ near the power-cord entry point was found to be damaged prior to documentation. The damage prevented one enclosure screw ~~from being fully removed~~, leaving ~~the screw~~ retained in the broken plastic post during disassembly.		One of the internal screw-post assemblies near the power-cord entry point was found to be damaged prior to documentation. The damage prevented complete removal of one enclosure screw, leaving it retained within the broken plastic post during disassembly.

	~~Internally~~, the ~~71632 utilizes stamped brass bus bars to distribute power to the six~~ outlet assemblies~~. Surge-suppression circuitry appears to be concentrated near the control section adjacent to the power switch and protection indicator~~.		The upper housing contains molded outlet barriers, mounting-slot structures, and screw bosses that position and secure the outlet-contact assemblies.

	The internal ~~construction is noticeably simpler than that of the Universal 71637. The omission of telephone~~-~~line protection eliminates the additional circuitry and RJ11 protection components present in~~ the ~~larger model~~.		The lower housing contains stamped brass bus bars, outlet-contact assemblies, internal wiring, and a small surge-suppression circuit located within the raised control section.

	Inspection of the documented example revealed ~~accumulated~~ dust and minor ~~cosmetic~~ contamination but no obvious ~~signs~~ of overheating, ~~melting~~, or catastrophic electrical failure.		Unlike the Universal 71637, the 71632 omits telephone-line protection circuitry and associated RJ11 connectors. The remainder of the construction is broadly similar, utilizing stamped brass conductors and a compact surge-suppression assembly.

			Inspection of the documented example revealed light dust accumulation and minor contamination but no obvious evidence of overheating, melted components, or catastrophic electrical failure.

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	File:surge_Universal_71632_1998_teardown_open_01.jpg\|~~Universal~~ 71632 opened following removal of the enclosure screws.		File:surge_Universal_71632_1998_teardown_open_01.jpg\|71632 opened following removal of the enclosure screws.
	File:surge_Universal_71632_1998_teardown_fiveofsixscrews_01.jpg\|Five of ~~the~~ six enclosure screws removed during disassembly.		File:surge_Universal_71632_1998_teardown_fiveofsixscrews_01.jpg\|Five of six enclosure screws removed during disassembly.
	File:surge_Universal_71632_1998_teardown_broken_internal_plastic_01.jpg\|Broken internal screw post ~~near the cord~~-~~entry~~ end.		File:surge_Universal_71632_1998_teardown_broken_internal_plastic_01.jpg\|Broken internal screw-post assembly.
			File:surge_Universal_71632_1998_teardown_toppanel_outlets_01.jpg\|Upper housing outlet supports and mounting structures.
			File:surge_Universal_71632_1998_teardown_bottompanel_outlets_01.jpg\|Outlet-end bus bars and outlet-contact assemblies.
			File:surge_Universal_71632_1998_teardown_toppanel_cordentry_01.jpg\|Control-section housing details.
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