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.
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. -
Installed in active service prior to retirement. -
Installed in active service prior to retirement. -
Outlet tester indicating correct wiring and grounding. -
Close-up view of outlet tester connected to the surge protector. -
RJ11 telephone line protection ports and outlet detail showing scuffs and scratches. -
Dual coaxial surge protection paths with In and Out connectors. -
Cord entry point, strain relief, and enclosure endcap detail. -
Right-angle NEMA 5-15P plug used with the attached power cord. -
Cord markings showing SJT construction, 14 AWG conductors, and electrical ratings. -
Additional cord markings identifying the Apollo-manufactured SJT cable. -
Cable tie indentation from long-term service installation. -
Bottom view showing wall-mount slots, labels, and enclosure details. -
Molded underside markings showing ratings and manufacturing information. -
Wall-mount slot and molded manufacturing date indicators. -
UL listing label identifying the unit as a power tap and TVSS. -
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
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 bottom panel required extraction of seven case screws and loosening of the retaining nuts on the coaxial surge protection connectors to permit separation of the enclosure halves.
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Coaxial connector retaining nuts loosened during disassembly.
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.