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<p> OldSurge.com is dedicated to documenting and preserving the history of surge protectors, power strips, line conditioners, | <p> OldSurge.com is dedicated to documenting and preserving the history of surge protectors, power strips, line conditioners, uninterruptible power supplies (UPSs), telephone protectors, and related power-protection devices. The archive combines original photography, technical documentation, operational testing, teardown analysis, and historical research to preserve information that may otherwise be lost as products are discontinued and supporting documentation disappears. </p> | ||
<p> This archive exists for collectors, researchers, electronics enthusiasts, and anyone interested in the history of power protection technology. </p> | <p> This archive exists for collectors, researchers, electronics enthusiasts, and anyone interested in the history of power protection technology. </p> | ||
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<ul> <li>[[Surge Protectors]]</li> <li>[[Power Strips]]</li> <li>[[UPS Systems]]</li> <li>[[Line Conditioners]]</li> <li>[[Telephone Protectors]]</li> <li>[[Network Protectors]]</li> </ul> | <ul> <li>[[Surge Protectors]]</li> <li>[[Power Strips]]</li> <li>[[UPS Systems]]</li> <li>[[Line Conditioners]]</li> <li>[[Telephone Protectors]]</li> <li>[[Network Protectors]]</li> </ul> | ||
== Historical References == | |||
* [[PC Magazine References]] | |||
* [[Advertisements]] | |||
* [[Recalls]] | |||
== Recent Additions == | |||
* [[Amazon Basics 270103-B]] | |||
* [[SPIKE BAR SK6-6]] | |||
* [[Staples 33895-US]] | |||
* [[Universal 71637]] | |||
<h2>Important Notice</h2> | <h2>Important Notice</h2> | ||
<p> Devices documented on this site are presented as historical artifacts and collectibles. Many older surge protectors may no longer provide effective electrical protection and should not be relied upon to protect modern electronics. </p> | <p> Devices documented on this site are presented as historical artifacts and collectibles. Many older surge protectors may no longer provide effective electrical protection and should not be relied upon to protect modern electronics. </p> | ||
== Methodology == | |||
Whenever possible, devices are photographed, tested, weighed, measured, and documented before any disassembly is performed. Non-destructive disassembly techniques are preferred in order to preserve historical examples. | |||
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<p> Questions, corrections, or contributions are welcome at the <b>[https://woo.gordogato.com/contact-powerpig/ PowerPig Contact Form]</b>. </p> | <p> Questions, corrections, or contributions are welcome at the <b>[https://woo.gordogato.com/contact-powerpig/ PowerPig Contact Form]</b>. </p> | ||
== Archive Statistics == | |||
* Content Pages: 11 | |||
* Uploaded Files: 159 | |||
* Manufacturers Documented: 6 | |||
Latest revision as of 01:37, 15 September 2026
Welcome to OldSurge.com
The Vintage Surge Protector Archive
OldSurge.com is dedicated to documenting and preserving the history of surge protectors, power strips, line conditioners, uninterruptible power supplies (UPSs), telephone protectors, and related power-protection devices. The archive combines original photography, technical documentation, operational testing, teardown analysis, and historical research to preserve information that may otherwise be lost as products are discontinued and supporting documentation disappears.
This archive exists for collectors, researchers, electronics enthusiasts, and anyone interested in the history of power protection technology.
Browse by Manufacturer
Browse by Product Type
Historical References
Recent Additions
Important Notice
Devices documented on this site are presented as historical artifacts and collectibles. Many older surge protectors may no longer provide effective electrical protection and should not be relied upon to protect modern electronics.
Methodology
Whenever possible, devices are photographed, tested, weighed, measured, and documented before any disassembly is performed. Non-destructive disassembly techniques are preferred in order to preserve historical examples.
Contact Us
Questions, corrections, or contributions are welcome at the PowerPig Contact Form.
Archive Statistics
- Content Pages: 11
- Uploaded Files: 159
- Manufacturers Documented: 6