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This page serves as the master inventory of physical artifacts held by the OldSurge Archive.
The OldSurge Accession Register serves as the master inventory of physical artifacts held by the OldSurge Archive.
 
Each artifact is assigned a unique accession number in the format '''OS-####''' upon entry into the collection. Accession numbers provide a permanent reference for inventory control, documentation, photography, testing records, teardown analysis, and related research.
 
Items listed as '''Collection''' are preserved as part of the archive's permanent holdings. Items listed as '''In Service''' remain in active use but have been documented and cataloged for reference purposes.
 
The register is maintained in accession order and provides a quick-reference inventory of documented artifacts, associated articles, preservation status, and notable characteristics.


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Revision as of 16:06, 9 October 2026

The OldSurge Accession Register serves as the master inventory of physical artifacts held by the OldSurge Archive.

Each artifact is assigned a unique accession number in the format OS-#### upon entry into the collection. Accession numbers provide a permanent reference for inventory control, documentation, photography, testing records, teardown analysis, and related research.

Items listed as Collection are preserved as part of the archive's permanent holdings. Items listed as In Service remain in active use but have been documented and cataloged for reference purposes.

The register is maintained in accession order and provides a quick-reference inventory of documented artifacts, associated articles, preservation status, and notable characteristics.

OldSurge ID Manufacturer Model Article Status Notes
OS-0001 Tripp Lite SPIKE BAR SK6-6 Tripp Lite SPIKE BAR SK6-6 Collection Earliest documented artifact in collection.
OS-0002 Universal 71637 Universal 71637 Collection Includes telephone-line protection.
OS-0003 Belkin F9H710-06 Belkin SurgeMaster F9H710-06 Collection Sliding outlet covers and cable-management bracket.
OS-0004 Staples 33895-US Staples 33895-US Collection Telephone and coaxial protection.
OS-0005 Amazon Basics 270103-B Amazon Basics 270103-B In Service Modern reference example.
OS-0006 Generic 2371, 0728, 2174 Model No. 2371, 0728, 2174 Relocatable Power Tap Collection Unbranded relocatable power tap.
OS-0007 Gemini VG307 Gemini Surge Model VG307 Collection Seven-outlet surge protector with epoxy-encapsulated suppression assembly.
OS-0008 APC PRO7 APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 (7Z1714L05335) Collection Manufactured 2017; documented example; teardown completed; ©2009 PCB revision.
OS-0009 Universal 71632 Universal 71632 Collection Simplified companion to the 71637; retains Power Shut Down Protection.
OS-0010 Universal 71641 Universal 71641 (Yellowed Example) Collection Manufactured May 23, 2004; transformer outlet; significant enclosure yellowing.
OS-0011 APC PRO7 APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 (4Z0842P07546) Collection Manufactured September 2008; significant enclosure yellowing; ©2002 PCB revision; dim Protection Working indicator.
OS-0012 Yun YY-6CS Yun YY-6CS Collection Manufactured July 2006; flickering illuminated rocker switch; heat-damaged outlet and attachment plug; teardown completed.
OS-0013 Universal 71641 Universal 71641 (Lightly Yellowed Example) Collection Manufactured May 23, 2004; transformer outlet; mild enclosure yellowing; teardown completed.
OS-0014 CyberPower P704URC1 CyberPower P704URC1 In Service Purchased new from Woot.com for $14.99; documented prior to entering service; 2,000-joule surge protector with four USB-A charging ports; teardown completed.
OS-0015 APC PRO7 APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 (Z98010201706) Collection Manufactured 1998; earliest documented APC PRO7 utilizing the ©1996 suppression-board revision; recall-period specimen; heaviest documented PRO7 example; teardown completed.


OS-0016 Radio Shack 61-2140 Radio Shack 61-2140 Appliance Surge Protector Collection Assembled in Mexico; first Radio Shack artifact documented by the archive; 449-joule surge protector; non-functional during testing; teardown completed; cause of failure undetermined.
OS-0017 APC PRO7 APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 (2Z0250P17876) Collection Manufactured December 2002; recall-period specimen; earliest documented APC PRO7 utilizing the ©2002 suppression-board revision; APC-branded attachment plug; teardown completed; internal date-code wheels confirm December 2002 manufacture.
OS-0018 ACE 33543 ACE 33543 Relocatable Power Tap Collection Manufactured 2 June 2009; ACE Hardware-branded relocatable power tap; date-code wheels provide exact manufacturing date; unusual aquarium/moisture warning; illuminated rocker switch; one-way security screws prevented non-destructive teardown.
OS-0019 APC PRO7 APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 (Z94030204087) Collection Manufactured 1994; earliest documented APC PRO7 example; recall-period specimen; early Professional SurgeArrest branding; straight-blade attachment plug; ©1993 suppression-board revision (640-0321 REV 2); teardown completed; remained fully functional during testing.
OS-0020 Curtis SP-600 Curtis SP-600 Collection Acquired from Goodwill on 19 September 2026 for $5.00; first Curtis product documented by the archive; first documented wall-mounted surge protector; integrated coaxial protection; dual-plug wall-hugger design; riveted enclosure prevented non-destructive internal examination; remained functional during testing.
OS-0021 APC PRO7 APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 (Z99080215662) Collection Manufactured August 1999; recall-period specimen; APC-branded attachment plug; ©1997 suppression-board revision (640-0321D REV 12); earliest documented PRO7 with internal molded date-code wheels; four independent manufacturing-date indicators confirm August 1999 manufacture; teardown completed; remained fully functional during testing.
OS-0022 S.L. Waber 952M S.L. Waber 952M Collection Commercial relocatable power tap manufactured by S.L. Waber for the Herman Miller Energy Distribution System; heavy-duty steel enclosure; three grounded outlets; integral 15-amp circuit breaker; OEM office-furniture power-distribution equipment; teardown completed; remained functional during testing.


OS-0023 APC PRO7 APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 (Z96030204796) Collection Manufactured 1996; recall-period specimen; second documented APC PRO7 utilizing suppression board 640-0321 REV 2; confirms continued production of APC's original ©1993 suppression-board generation through at least 1996; early Professional SurgeArrest branding; unbranded straight-blade attachment plug; teardown completed; remained fully functional during testing.