Surge Protectors

Surge Protectors

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.

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Manufacturers

• Amazon Basics
• APC
• Belkin
• Gemini
• Generic
• Staples
• Tripp Lite
• Universal

Notable Product Families

• APC SurgeArrest
• Belkin SurgeMaster
• Belkin Gold Series
• Tripp Lite Isobar
• Tripp Lite SPIKE BAR
• Panamax MAX Series
• Monster PowerCenter

Models in the Archive

Amazon Basics

• Amazon Basics 270103-B

Belkin

• Belkin SurgeMaster F9H710-06

Gemini

• Gemini Surge Model VG307

Staples

• Staples 33895-US

Tripp Lite

• Tripp Lite SPIKE BAR SK6-6

Universal

• Universal 71637

Historical References

• PC Magazine References

Historical Notes

Surge protectors evolved significantly after becoming common consumer products during the 1980s and 1990s.

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 examples documented by OldSurge.com span several generations of surge-protection technology, ranging from late-1980s surge suppressors through modern consumer products.

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
• Line Conditioners
• Telephone Protectors
• Network Protectors
• PC Magazine References