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Black direct plug-in surge protector with six NEMA 5-15R outlets and diagnostic LED

Tripp Lite

Tripp Lite SK6-0B 6-Outlet Surge Protector 540 Joules 120V

SKU CH-S3KC-QR0ZA MPN SK6-0B

Direct plug-in surge protector with six NEMA 5-15R outlets and 540 joule suppression rating for 120V equipment

  • Power outlets6
  • Outlet typeNEMA 5-15R
  • Supply voltage120 V
  • Output current rating15
  • Output power1800 W
  • Surge energy rating540 joules
  • Six protected outlets for multiple devices
  • 540 joules absorb damaging power spikes
  • Clamps excess voltage at 150 volts
  • 1800 watt capacity supports high-draw equipment
  • Diagnostic LED confirms protection is active

Direct plug-in protection for six devices

The Tripp Lite SK6-0B is a 6-outlet surge suppressor rated at 540 joules and 1800 watts. It accepts 120V input and provides NEMA 5-15R receptacles for personal computers, workstations, network nodes, point-of-sale terminals and audio-visual equipment. A diagnostic LED indicates active protection status. The unit plugs directly into a wall outlet without a cord.

Check outlet type and load before installing

Verify the wall receptacle is a standard NEMA 5-15R delivering 120V. Confirm the combined draw of connected equipment does not exceed 15 amps or 1800 watts. Ensure the site wiring supports the three protection modes covering hot-neutral, neutral-ground and hot-ground paths. The clamping voltage is 150 volts RMS.

Suits desktop and small-office gear needing basic

Buyers protecting a single workstation, file server or POS terminal with six or fewer plugs will find the joule rating adequate. Builders needing higher energy absorption, coaxial or data-line protection, or a corded design for rack mounting should look at other models. The direct plug-in form factor also limits placement flexibility.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameTRIPP LITE
Model nameSK6-0B
Power
Power outlets6
Outlet typeNEMA 5-15R
Supply voltage120 V
Output current rating15
Output power1800 W
Surge energy rating540 joules
Clamp voltage150 V - RMS
Protection typesH-N, N-G and H-G
Size & build
Shipping weight0.20 kg
Package size229 × 127 × 44 mm

Questions about this item

What comes in the box and is there anything else I need to buy to start protecting my equipment?

The unit ships ready to use with its six NEMA 5-15R outlets and a built-in diagnostic LED; no extra cables or accessories are required for basic surge protection.

How do I decide whether the 540-joule rating is enough for my setup?

A 540-joule rating suits general-purpose devices such as PCs, workstations, network gear and AV equipment; choose a higher joule model only if you need more energy absorption for frequent or severe surges.

What does the 150 V RMS clamping voltage mean for my connected hardware?

The suppressor activates when the line voltage exceeds 150 V RMS, limiting the spike that reaches your equipment to that level.

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