OldSurge.com:General disclaimer
General Disclaimer
OldSurge.com is an independent historical archive dedicated to documenting surge protectors, power strips, uninterruptible power supplies (UPSs), and related power-distribution and power-protection devices.
Educational and Historical Use
Information presented on this site is provided for historical, educational, research, and archival purposes only.
Articles may include observations, measurements, photographs, testing results, teardown documentation, historical references, and commentary relating to specific products. Such information is provided solely to document and preserve information about the devices described.
No Professional Advice
The information presented on OldSurge.com does not constitute electrical, engineering, safety, legal, or professional advice.
Readers should consult qualified professionals regarding the installation, repair, modification, inspection, or operation of electrical equipment.
Electrical Safety
Many devices documented on this site are decades old.
Older surge protectors, power strips, and UPS systems may no longer provide effective protection and may present safety hazards due to age, wear, component degradation, physical damage, environmental exposure, or previous misuse.
Devices documented by OldSurge.com should not be assumed to be safe for continued service.
Testing and Teardown Information
Descriptions of testing procedures, inspections, disassembly methods, and teardown activities are provided for documentation purposes only.
Readers should not attempt to replicate procedures described on this site unless they possess the necessary knowledge, training, and equipment to do so safely.
Electrical devices may contain hazardous voltages, stored energy, sharp edges, and other hazards.
Accuracy of Information
Reasonable efforts are made to ensure the accuracy of information published on OldSurge.com; however, no guarantee is made regarding completeness, accuracy, suitability, or fitness for any particular purpose.
Information may become outdated as additional research, documentation, or specimens become available.
Product Recalls
Information regarding recalls is provided as a historical reference and convenience to readers.
Readers should consult the manufacturer and applicable regulatory agencies for the most current recall information.
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Last updated: September 2026