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* Power Switch: Illuminated RESET/OFF rocker switch | * Power Switch: Illuminated RESET/OFF rocker switch | ||
* Surge Indicator: Yes | * Surge Indicator: Yes | ||
* Length: Approximately 10.5 in (26.7 cm) | |||
* Width: Approximately 1.31 in (3.3 cm) | |||
* Height: | |||
** Approximately 1.31 in (3.3 cm) at the outlet section | |||
** Approximately 1.63 in (4.1 cm) at the control section | |||
* Transformer-Spaced Outlet: Yes | |||
== Physical Description == | == Physical Description == | ||
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A rocker-style RESET/OFF power switch and surge-protection indicator are located near the power-cord entry point. | A rocker-style RESET/OFF power switch and surge-protection indicator are located near the power-cord entry point. | ||
The documented example exhibits | The documented example exhibits substantial yellowing of the enclosure. Areas immediately surrounding two outlet positions have retained noticeably lighter coloration, suggesting that two-prong devices may have remained plugged into the unit for extended periods of time. The protected areas appear to have been shielded from the environmental factors responsible for the surrounding discoloration. | ||
The yellowing pattern appears consistent with prolonged use of multiple two-prong devices, which shielded portions of the enclosure from the aging processes affecting the surrounding plastic. | The yellowing pattern appears consistent with prolonged use of multiple two-prong devices, which shielded portions of the enclosure from the aging processes affecting the surrounding plastic. | ||
The final outlet is separated from the remaining receptacles and is specifically labeled "TRANSFORMER." The additional spacing provides clearance for oversized power adapters and wall-wart style transformers. | |||
The cord-entry end incorporates an unused circular knockout molded into the enclosure. The feature appears to be intended for installation of a circuit breaker or related component, although it is not populated on the documented example. Protection appears to be integrated into the switch and surge-suppression assembly. | |||
== Product Gallery == | == Product Gallery == | ||
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File:surge_universal_71641_yellowed_switch_01.jpg|Control section showing the power switch and surge indicator. | File:surge_universal_71641_yellowed_switch_01.jpg|Control section showing the power switch and surge indicator. | ||
File:surge_universal_71641_yellowed_middleoutlets_01.jpg|Outlet section showing differential yellowing. | File:surge_universal_71641_yellowed_middleoutlets_01.jpg|Outlet section showing differential yellowing. | ||
File:surge_universal_71641_yellowed_top_transformeroutlet_01.jpg|Dedicated transformer-spaced outlet. | |||
File:surge_universal_71641_yellowed_end_cordentry_01.jpg|Cord-entry end showing the control section and unused knockout. | |||
File:surge_universal_71641_yellowed_end_rounded_01.jpg|Rounded outlet-end profile. | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
Revision as of 14:51, 21 September 2026
Universal 71641 (Yellowed Example)
Overview
The Universal 71641 is a six-outlet surge protector manufactured in 2004 and marketed for home and office electronic equipment.
The documented example exhibits significant enclosure yellowing and serves as an interesting example of long-term plastic aging.
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Universal
- Model: 71641
- Manufacturing Date: May 23, 2004
- Outlets: 6 grounded outlets
- Transformer-spaced outlet: Yes
- Power Switch: Illuminated RESET/OFF rocker switch
- Surge Indicator: Yes
- Length: Approximately 10.5 in (26.7 cm)
- Width: Approximately 1.31 in (3.3 cm)
- Height:
- Approximately 1.31 in (3.3 cm) at the outlet section
- Approximately 1.63 in (4.1 cm) at the control section
- Transformer-Spaced Outlet: Yes
Physical Description
The Universal 71641 utilizes a beige plastic enclosure with six grounded outlets arranged in a single row.
The outlet nearest the end of the strip is spaced farther from the adjacent receptacle to accommodate transformer-style power adapters and oversized plugs.
A rocker-style RESET/OFF power switch and surge-protection indicator are located near the power-cord entry point.
The documented example exhibits substantial yellowing of the enclosure. Areas immediately surrounding two outlet positions have retained noticeably lighter coloration, suggesting that two-prong devices may have remained plugged into the unit for extended periods of time. The protected areas appear to have been shielded from the environmental factors responsible for the surrounding discoloration.
The yellowing pattern appears consistent with prolonged use of multiple two-prong devices, which shielded portions of the enclosure from the aging processes affecting the surrounding plastic.
The final outlet is separated from the remaining receptacles and is specifically labeled "TRANSFORMER." The additional spacing provides clearance for oversized power adapters and wall-wart style transformers.
The cord-entry end incorporates an unused circular knockout molded into the enclosure. The feature appears to be intended for installation of a circuit breaker or related component, although it is not populated on the documented example. Protection appears to be integrated into the switch and surge-suppression assembly.
Product Gallery
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Overall view of the yellowed Universal 71641. -
Control section showing the power switch and surge indicator. -
Outlet section showing differential yellowing. -
Dedicated transformer-spaced outlet. -
Cord-entry end showing the control section and unused knockout. -
Rounded outlet-end profile.
