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<ul> <li>[[APC]]</li> <li>[[Belkin]]</li> <li>[[Tripp Lite]]</li> <li>[[Staples]]</li> <li>[[Generic]]</li> <li>[[SurgeX]]</li> </ul>
 
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<ul> <li>[[Surge Protectors]]</li> <li>[[Power Strips]]</li> <li>[[UPS Systems]]</li> <li>[[Line Conditioners]]</li> <li>[[Telephone Protectors]]</li> <li>[[Network Protectors]]</li> </ul>
 
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<ul> <li>Original product photography</li> <li>Product specifications</li> <li>Advertisements and brochures</li> <li>User manuals</li> <li>Teardowns and internal photographs</li> <li>Date code research</li> <li>Historical documentation</li> </ul>
 
<h2>Important Notice</h2>
 
<p> 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. </p>
 
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Latest revision as of 13:37, 11 September 2026

Welcome to OldSurge.com

The Vintage Surge Protector Archive

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, line conditioners, UPS systems, telephone protectors, and related power-protection equipment.

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


Browse by Manufacturer

Browse by Product Type

The archive is currently under construction. Future content will include:

  • Original product photography
  • Product specifications
  • Advertisements and brochures
  • User manuals
  • Teardowns and internal photographs
  • Date code research
  • Historical documentation

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.


Questions, corrections, or contributions are welcome at Contact Form Coming Soon.