ACE 33543 Relocatable Power Tap

ACE 33543 Relocatable Power Tap

This ACE-branded relocatable power tap was sold through ACE Hardware stores. The documented example bears model number 33543 and provides six grounded AC receptacles controlled by a lighted rocker switch.

The unit is documented by the OldSurge Archive as an example of a consumer-grade relocatable power tap intended for general household and office power distribution.

ACE 33543 Relocatable Power Tap documented for the OldSurge Archive.

Overview

Brand	ACE
Product Category	Power Strip
Model Number	33543
Product Type	Relocatable Power Tap
AC Outlets	6
Electrical Rating	Pending Documentation
Country of Manufacture	Pending Documentation

Physical Characteristics

The ACE 33543 utilizes a molded plastic enclosure that tapers gradually from the wider switch section toward the outlet end.

Six grounded NEMA 5-15R receptacles are arranged in a single linear row. The upper housing incorporates molded ACE branding and a red illuminated rocker switch marked OFF and RESET.

The underside contains two keyhole-style mounting slots for wall installation, molded safety markings, certification information, date-code wheels, and six enclosure screws.

Unlike many contemporary surge protectors, the ACE 33543 does not incorporate surge-protection indicators or externally visible surge-suppression features.

The overall design emphasizes compact dimensions and straightforward power distribution rather than advanced surge-protection functionality.

• Date-code wheels indicate manufacture on 2 June 2009.
• The enclosure incorporates two wall-mount keyhole slots.
• Three of the six enclosure fasteners utilize one-way security heads that permit tightening but resist subsequent removal.
• A non-destructive teardown could not be completed because of the security fasteners.
• The underside includes warnings against connecting the device to another relocatable power tap.
• Additional safety markings caution against use near aquariums and other sources of moisture.
• Housing material: Plastic
• Outlet type: NEMA 5-15R
• Plug type: Grounded NEMA 5-15P
• Plug model: CC-002
• Plug manufacturer marking: QS
• Plug UL file: E74779

• Cord type: SJT
• Cord size: 14 AWG × 3 conductors
• Cord UL file: E177868
• Voltage rating: 300V
• Temperature rating: 60°C
• Flame rating: VW-1 / FT2

• Switch type: Illuminated rocker switch
• Housing construction: Two-piece molded-plastic enclosure
• Configuration: Six grounded outlets arranged in a single row

The underside incorporates molded safety warnings advising against connecting the device to another relocatable power tap and cautioning against use with aquariums, near water, or other sources of moisture.

The aquarium warning is an unusual feature not commonly observed on power strips documented by the OldSurge Archive and reflects manufacturer concern regarding use in damp environments.

Specifications

• Brand: ACE
• Model: 33543
• Product Classification: Relocatable Power Tap (RPT)
• AC Outlets: 6
• Electrical Rating: 15A, 125VAC, 60Hz
• Country of Manufacture: China
• UL File: E116852
• Length: Approximately 10.38 in (26.4 cm)

• Width:
  • Approximately 2.13 in (5.4 cm) at the switch end
  • Approximately 1.88 in (4.8 cm) at the outlet end

• Height:
  • Approximately 1.25 in (3.2 cm) at the switch end
  • Approximately 1.00 in (2.5 cm) at the outlet section

• Power Cord Length: Approximately 3 ft (0.9 m)

• Wall-Mountable: Yes
• Mounting Method: Two keyhole slots
• Power Switch: Illuminated rocker switch

Date Codes

Date-code wheels molded into the enclosure indicate manufacture on 2 June 2009.

The date wheels provide a precise manufacturing date rarely available for consumer power strips and provide independent confirmation of the documented example's production period.

The documented example therefore represents a mid-2009 ACE-branded consumer power strip intended for household and office power distribution.

Photographs

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  Overall view showing the six-outlet configuration, illuminated power switch, and attached power cord.
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  ACE branding and illuminated rocker switch assembly.
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  Outlet section showing six grounded NEMA 5-15R receptacles.
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  Left-side profile showing the tapered enclosure shape and outlet arrangement.
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  Right-side profile showing the rocker-switch section, enclosure taper, and cord-entry end.
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  Outlet-end profile showing enclosure shape and housing construction.
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  Cord-entry end showing strain relief, enclosure shape, and switch housing profile.
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  Underside view showing labels, mounting slots, certification markings, enclosure hardware, and attached power cord.
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  Model number, electrical ratings, date-code wheels, and safety markings.
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  UL listing label, wall-mount slot, and safety markings.
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  Cord-entry end underside detail showing enclosure hardware and safety markings.
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  Attached grounded plug and power-cord markings.
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  Grounded attachment plug showing manufacturer markings and UL file number.
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  Power-cord markings showing UL file number, conductor size, and ratings.
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  Additional cord markings showing conductor size and CSA ratings.

Construction

The documented example appears to be a conventional relocatable power tap incorporating six grounded receptacles, an illuminated rocker switch, internal power-distribution conductors, and an attached three-conductor power cord.

No evidence of surge-protection indicators, telephone protection, coaxial protection, or other surge-suppression features is visible externally.

Internal construction remains undocumented because nondestructive disassembly could not be completed.

Notes

• Date-code wheels indicate manufacture on 2 June 2009.
• The enclosure incorporates two wall-mount keyhole slots.
• The unit utilizes a three-foot SJT power cord with 14 AWG conductors.
• The power cord carries UL file number E177868.
• The attachment plug carries UL file number E74779 and is marked QS CC-002.
• Three of the six enclosure fasteners utilize one-way security heads that permit tightening but resist subsequent removal.
• A non-destructive teardown could not be completed because of the security fasteners.
• The underside includes warnings against connecting the device to another relocatable power tap.
• The underside also includes an unusual warning against use with aquariums, near water, or other sources of moisture.

Teardown

A non-destructive disassembly was attempted as part of archival documentation.

The enclosure is secured using six screws. Three of the six fasteners are one-way security screws designed to permit installation while resisting subsequent removal.

Because removal of the security screws would have required destructive techniques and the documented example remains intact, disassembly was halted before the enclosure could be opened.

As a result, the internal wiring arrangement and construction details have not yet been documented.

The use of one-way security fasteners is unusual for a simple relocatable power tap and may have been intended to discourage consumer disassembly or repair.

Future examination may be possible if a duplicate example becomes available or if destructive disassembly is deemed appropriate.