Surge Protectors
Surge Protectors
A surge protector is a device intended to protect electrical equipment from transient overvoltage events, commonly known as power surges.
Surge protectors have been sold in many forms, including outlet strips, wall-mounted devices, telephone protectors, network protectors, and whole-house protection systems.
Manufacturers
Notable Product Families
- APC SurgeArrest
- Belkin Gold Series
- Tripp Lite Isobar
- Panamax MAX Series
- Monster PowerCenter
Models in the Archive
Articles documenting specific surge protectors will appear here as they are added to the archive.
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Historical Notes
Surge protectors have evolved significantly since becoming common consumer products during the 1980s and 1990s. Many early devices relied primarily on metal oxide varistors (MOVs), while later products incorporated additional filtering, telephone protection, network protection, and power conditioning features.
Collector Notes
Devices documented on OldSurge.com are presented for historical and collecting purposes. Older surge protectors may no longer provide their original level of protection and should not be relied upon to protect modern electronics.