Tripp Lite SPIKE BAR SK6-6

The Tripp Lite SPIKE BAR SK6-6 is a six-outlet surge suppressor designed to provide protection against power spikes and electrical noise.

Marketed as a "Spike & Noise Suppressor," the SK6-6 reflects an era when manufacturers frequently emphasized both surge suppression and line-noise reduction as features for protecting computers and other electronic equipment.

Overview

The SPIKE BAR SK6-6 was designed for protecting computers, office equipment, and other electronic devices from power surges and electrical noise. The unit combines six grounded AC outlets, a resettable circuit breaker, an illuminated power switch, and a protected-status indicator in a rugged enclosure intended for permanent installation.

The documented example remains operational and continues to provide power to connected equipment. Testing with a receptacle tester indicated correct outlet wiring and proper grounding.

Features

Six AC outlets
Illuminated power switch
Green protection indicator
15-amp resettable circuit breaker
Approximately 5-foot attached power cord
Grounded NEMA 5-15P plug
15-amp maximum load rating

Specifications

Product Name: SPIKE BAR
Model: SK6-6
Voltage Rating: 120 VAC
Maximum Load: 15 A
Outlets: 6
Cord Length: Approximately 5 ft
Cord Construction: 14/3 SJT
Plug Type: NEMA 5-15P
Circuit Breaker: 15 A resettable
Weight: Approximately 1 lb 3.6 oz (556 g)

Physical Description

The SPIKE BAR SK6-6 features a textured off-white plastic enclosure with a raised control section housing the illuminated power switch, protection indicator, and circuit breaker.

Six grounded outlets are arranged in a single row along the top surface of the housing. The documented example exhibits moderate age-related yellowing, particularly when compared with protected areas of the enclosure and portions of the attached power cord.

An attached power cord approximately five feet in length terminates in a grounded NEMA 5-15P plug.

The underside incorporates a metal mounting plate with stamped keyhole mounting slots intended for permanent installation. Due to the limited clearance between the mounting plate and the enclosure, use of the keyhole slots may require low-profile fasteners.

The documented example also exhibits holes in the molded end tabs that appear to have been added after manufacture, likely by a previous owner to facilitate direct screw mounting.

Construction Notes

The enclosure appears to be assembled using heat-staked plastic fasteners rather than screws. To preserve the original condition of the documented example, no disassembly was attempted.

Operational Testing

The documented example remains operational.

Testing with a receptacle tester confirmed correct outlet wiring and proper grounding.

The green protection indicator did not illuminate during testing.

The illuminated red rocker switch exhibited visible flicker during operation. Similar behavior has been observed on multiple Tripp Lite SPIKE BAR units of this era.

Video

The illuminated power switch on the documented example exhibits visible flicker during operation while the green protection indicator remains unlit.

Demonstration video

Gallery

Overall view of the Tripp Lite SPIKE BAR SK6-6.
Control section showing model designation and protection indicator.
Six grounded AC outlets.
Right-side profile view.
Left-side profile view.
Cord entry point and wall-mount provision.
Underside view showing the metal mounting plate, keyhole slots, and attached power cord.
Mounting plate detail near the cord entry.
Stamped keyhole slot in the underside mounting plate.
Illuminated power switch and 15-amp circuit breaker.
Power switch assembly with protection indicator unlit.
Underside warning and liability notice.
Power cord markings and construction details.
Grounded NEMA 5-15P plug.
Front view of the attached plug.
Weight measurement showing approximately 1 lb 3.6 oz.
Condition as acquired prior to cleaning and documentation.
Outlet test indicating correct wiring and operation.