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Surge Protection

How It Works

Outside: The Primary Unit at the meter

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Zap Cap Systems® double defense starts on the outside of your home. Tampa Electric installs a heavy-duty Primary Unit at your electric meter. This unit helps to reduce or eliminate high-voltage surges that travel through electric lines and helps to protect major non-electronic appliances, such as:

  • Washers and dryers
  • Refrigerators/Freezers
  • Water heaters
  • Dishwashers
  • Air conditioning and heating systems
  • Pool pumps

And, it’s worry free because Tampa Electric maintains the unit for you.

Inside: Plug-In Protectors

Plug-In protectors inside your home help guard against damage from high-voltage surges passing through electric, telephone and cable lines.

They are designed to help prevent damage to sensitive electronic equipment, such as:

  • Entertainment equipment including TVs, DVD and Blu-ray players, gaming systems and stereos
  • Computer and home office equipment
  • Microwave ovens and garage door openers
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