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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.
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 ==
== Features ==
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* Illuminated power switch
* Illuminated power switch
* Green protection indicator
* Green protection indicator
* 15-amp resettable circuit breaker
* Approximately 5-foot attached power cord
* Approximately 5-foot attached power cord
* Grounded NEMA 5-15P plug
* Grounded NEMA 5-15P plug
* 15-amp maximum load rating
* 15-amp maximum load rating
* 15-amp resettable circuit breaker


== Specifications ==
== Specifications ==


* Product Name: SPIKE BAR
* Model: SK6-6
* Model: SK6-6
* Product Name: SPIKE BAR
* Voltage Rating: 120 VAC
* Voltage Rating: 120 VAC
* Maximum Load: 15 A
* Maximum Load: 15 A
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* Plug Type: NEMA 5-15P
* Plug Type: NEMA 5-15P
* Circuit Breaker: 15 A resettable
* Circuit Breaker: 15 A resettable
* Weight: Approximately 1 lb 3.6 oz (556 g)


== Physical Description ==
== 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.
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 unit. The enclosure exhibits moderate age-related yellowing, particularly when compared to the attached power cord.
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.
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 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 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 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.
 
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 ==
== 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.
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 ==
== Operational Testing ==


The documented example remains operational and successfully powers connected equipment.
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 green protection indicator did not illuminate during testing.
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== Video ==
== 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.
The illuminated power switch on the documented example exhibits visible flicker during operation while the green protection indicator remains unlit.


[https://youtu.be/fTh51nNJBuI Demonstration video]
[https://youtu.be/fTh51nNJBuI Demonstration video]
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File:Surge_TrippLite_SpikeBar_SK6-6_Main_01.jpg|Overall view of the Tripp Lite Spike Bar SK6-6.
File:Surge_TrippLite_SpikeBar_SK6-6_Main_01.jpg|Overall view of the Tripp Lite SPIKE BAR SK6-6.
File:Surge_TrippLite_SpikeBar_SK6-6_Top_01.jpg|Control section showing model designation and protection indicator.
File:Surge_TrippLite_SpikeBar_SK6-6_Top_01.jpg|Control section showing model designation and protection indicator.
File:Surge_TrippLite_SpikeBar_SK6-6_Top_02.jpg|Six grounded AC outlets.
File:Surge_TrippLite_SpikeBar_SK6-6_Top_02.jpg|Six grounded AC outlets.

Revision as of 00:13, 14 September 2026

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

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