Collection Index
Collection Index
This page summarizes devices documented by the OldSurge Archive and provides a chronological overview of the collection, with the oldest documented examples appearing first. The table serves as a quick-reference comparison of device types, specifications, notable features, condition, and preservation status.
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| Thumbnail | Manufacturer | Model | Type | Date | Outlets | Cord | Weight | Protection | Teardown | Status | Notable Feature | Article |
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Tripp Lite | SPIKE BAR SK6-6 | Surge Protector | ≤ Nov 1989 | 6 | 5 ft | 1 lb 3.6 oz | AC | No | Collection | Metal mounting plate | Tripp Lite SPIKE BAR SK6-6 |
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Gemini | VG307 | Surge Protector | Unknown (1990s) | 7 | 4 ft | 15.6 oz (442 g) | AC | Yes | Collection | Vertical or horizontal mounting; epoxy-encapsulated surge suppressor | Gemini Surge Model VG307 |
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Universal | 71637 | Surge Protector | 1998 | 6 | 6 ft | 1 lb 3.7 oz (557 g) | AC + Telephone | Yes | Collection | Telephone-line protection; Power Shut Down Protection | Universal 71637 |
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Universal | 71632 | Surge Protector | 1998 | 6 | 6 ft | 15.3 oz (434 g) | AC | Yes | Collection | Power Shut Down Protection; simplified companion to the 71637 | Universal 71632 |
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Belkin | F9H710-06 | Surge Protector | Nov 2003 | 7 | 6 ft | 1 lb 6.2 oz | AC + Telephone | No | Collection | Sliding outlet covers / cable management bracket | Belkin SurgeMaster F9H710-06 |
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Universal | 71641 | Surge Protector | May 23, 2004 | 6 | 6 ft | 1 lb 1.5 oz | AC | Yes | Collection | Transformer outlet; tri-orientation mounting; revised suppression design | Universal 71641 (Yellowed Example) |
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APC | PRO7 | Surge Protector | Sep 2008 | 7 | 6 ft | 1 lb 9.9 oz (734 g) | AC | Yes | Collection | Significant yellowing; ©2002 suppression board; dim Protection Working indicator | APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 (4Z0842P07546) |
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Staples | 33895-US | Surge Protector | 2011 | 10 | 6 ft | 1 lb 12.7 oz | AC + Telephone + Coaxial | Yes | Collection | Right-angle plug; Telephone and coaxial protection | Staples 33895-US |
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APC | PRO7 | Surge Protector | 2017 | 7 | 6 ft | 1 lb 9.6 oz (726 g) | AC | Yes | Collection | ©2009 suppression board; minimal enclosure discoloration | APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 (7Z1714L05335) |
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Amazon Basics | 270103-B | Surge Protector | Apr 2026 | 6 | 6 ft | 15.3 oz | AC | Yes | In Service | Transformer-spaced outlet | Amazon Basics 270103-B |
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Generic | 2371, 0728, 2174 | Relocatable Power Tap | Unknown | 6 | 3 ft | Unknown | None | Yes | Collection | Unbranded relocatable power tap | Model No. 2371, 0728, 2174 Relocatable Power Tap |
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