Staples 33895-US

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.

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Staples 33895-US surge protector documented for the OldSurge Archive.

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Overview

Brand	Staples
Model	33895-US
Product Type	Surge Protector
No. of Outlets	10

Photographs

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  Overall view of the Staples 33895-US with neatly coiled power cord.
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  Installed in active service prior to retirement.
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  Installed in active service prior to retirement.
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  Outlet tester indicating correct wiring and grounding.
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  Close-up view of outlet tester connected to the surge protector.
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  RJ11 telephone line protection ports and outlet detail showing scuffs and scratches.
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  Dual coaxial surge protection paths with In and Out connectors.
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  Cord entry point, strain relief, and enclosure endcap detail.
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  Right-angle NEMA 5-15P plug used with the attached power cord.
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  Cord markings showing SJT construction, 14 AWG conductors, and electrical ratings.
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  Additional cord markings identifying the Apollo-manufactured SJT cable.
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  Cable tie indentation from long-term service installation.
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  Bottom view showing wall-mount slots, labels, and enclosure details.
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  Molded underside markings showing ratings and manufacturing information.
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  Wall-mount slot and molded manufacturing date indicators.
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  UL listing label identifying the unit as a power tap and TVSS.
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  Manufacturer label showing model number, ratings, and date code 0411.

Specifications

• Color: Black with gray outlet accents
• AC outlets: 10
• Electrical rating: 15A, 125V AC, 60Hz
• Maximum load: 1875W
• Suppressed voltage rating: 330V
• Power cord: Approximately 6 ft (1.8 m)
• Cord type: SJT
• Cord manufacturer: Apollo
• Cord type: SJT
• Cord certification: CSA File LL196777
• Cord size: 14 AWG × 3 conductors
• Flame rating: VW-1
• Temperature rating: 60°C
• Plug type: Right-angle NEMA 5-15P
• Telephone line protection: RJ11 In/Out
• Telephone ports: 2
• Coaxial connectors: 4
• Coaxial line protection: Dual F-type coax paths (In/Out, In/Out)
• Wall Mountable: Yes
• Mounting method: Keyhole slots on underside
• Status indicators: Ground and Surge
• Resettable circuit breaker: Yes
• Safety certifications: UL E128811, CSA LR96652
• Date code: 0411
• Country of manufacture: China
• UL Listed Power Tap
• Also listed as TVSS (Transient Voltage Surge Suppressor)
• Molded manufacturing date indicators present
• Electrical ratings molded into enclosure
• Approximately 11 1/8 inches long x 4 1/4 inches wide x 1 3/4 inches tall

Condition

This example exhibits cosmetic wear consistent with approximately fifteen years of service. Visible scuffs, scratches, and outlet wear are present throughout the enclosure. No evidence of melting, heat damage, cracking, or significant physical abuse was observed during exterior documentation.

Functional Testing

During archival documentation, a receptacle tester was connected to one of the AC outlets. The tester indicated correct wiring and grounding on the tested outlet. The Ground status indicator was illuminated during testing. The Surge status indicator was not illuminated.

Date Codes

The manufacturer label includes date code 0411. This is believed to indicate production during April 2011.

Teardown

Disassembly: Removal of the enclosure required extraction of seven enclosure screws and loosening of the retaining nuts securing the four coaxial surge protection connectors before the enclosure halves could be separated. Interior construction includes brass outlet contact assemblies, a resettable circuit breaker, surge protection circuitry, communications protection circuitry, and dedicated coaxial protection hardware mounted directly to the enclosure. Additional examination beneath the primary power circuit board revealed a large copper-wound inductor and multiple disc-shaped surge suppression components. Separate circuitry is provided for coaxial signal protection using dedicated circuit boards mounted directly to the four F-type connector assemblies.

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  Coaxial connector retaining nuts loosened during disassembly.
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  Seven enclosure screws removed during disassembly.
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  Initial internal view following removal of the enclosure cover.
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  Upper enclosure interior showing molded supports and structural features.
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  Initial internal view following removal of the enclosure cover.
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  Main power PCB and resettable circuit breaker assembly.
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  Underside of the telephone line protection circuit board and outlet assembly.
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  Coaxial surge protection circuitry and F-type connector assemblies.
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  Copper-wound inductor mounted beneath the main power PCB
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  Power filtering and surge suppression components beneath the main PCB.
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  AC line cord entry, wiring, and power protection components beneath the main PCB.
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  JOEMEX 15A resettable circuit breaker.
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  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 marked SJT 14 AWG x 3C 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.

Related Pages

• Staples
• Surge Protectors