SPIKE BAR SK6-6

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.

Features

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

Specifications

• Model: SK6-6
• Product Name: SPIKE BAR
• 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

Physical Description

The Tripp Lite Spike Bar SK6-6 features a textured off-white plastic enclosure with a raised control section housing the illuminated power switch and protection indicator.

Six grounded outlets are arranged in a single row along the top surface of the unit. The enclosure exhibits moderate age-related yellowing, particularly when compared to the attached power cord.

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

The enclosure incorporates wall-mount provisions, allowing the unit to be secured to a vertical surface for installation behind desks, computer workstations, and other equipment.

The underside of the enclosure incorporates a metal mounting plate with stamped keyhole slots. In addition, molded mounting ears are present at each end of the housing and appear to provide a more practical mounting method using conventional screws.

Due to the limited clearance between the metal plate and the enclosure, the use of the stamped keyhole slots may require fasteners with unusually low-profile heads.

The documented example exhibits holes in the end mounting tabs that appear to have been added by a previous owner. These holes were likely used for direct screw mounting and do not appear to be part of the original manufacturing process.

The underside of the enclosure incorporates a metal mounting plate with stamped keyhole mounting slots. The documented example also exhibits holes in the molded end tabs that appear to have been added after manufacture, likely to facilitate direct screw mounting.

The narrow clearance between the mounting plate and the enclosure may limit the types of fasteners that can be used with the keyhole slots.

The enclosure exhibits moderate age-related yellowing, particularly when compared to the original color retained in protected areas and on portions of the attached power cord.

The documented example appears to utilize a heat-staked plastic enclosure construction. No attempt was made to open the unit in order to preserve the original condition of the specimen.

Construction Notes

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

Operational Testing

The documented example remains operational and successfully powers connected equipment.

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. Similar behavior has been observed on multiple SPIKE BAR units of this era.

Demonstration video

Gallery

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