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Surge Protection

The System

The basic system

Zap Cap Systems® is designed as a two-layer system to help protect your home electronics and major appliances from damaging high-voltage surges. The system includes:

A Primary Unit*, installed behind or near your electric meter, leased* through Tampa Electric for $6.95, plus tax per month, and a one-time installation charge of $44.95 plus tax. The primary unit remains the property of Tampa Electric and cannot be purchased. A two year commitment is required.

Please note, depending on the size of the electric service to your home, you will receive one of the following primary units.

Meter Treater
Magnifying Glass Zoom

Meter based unit for homes 200 Amps or less




Hardwire unit for homes with greater than 200 Amps up to 400 Amps


Plug-in protectors designed to help protect sensitive electronic equipment. To get you started, you will receive one free multimedia plug-in protector**. Or, choose a deluxe plug-in protector** as part of your initial installation package for an additional $20 plus tax.

Customize your system

All electronic equipment must be connected to a plug-in protector to qualify for the manufacturer’s warranty coverage.

Belkin Single
Magnifying Glass Zoom
The Single-outlet plug-in protector is designed to help protect general household electronics including microwave ovens, clock radios and garage door openers. $11.95, plus tax, each.
PM8CEX
Magnifying Glass Zoom
The Multimedia plug-in protector is compatible with all cable TV systems and includes both coaxial cable and telephone line protection. This HDTV ready protector can be used for VCR, DVD players, cable/antenna line, stereo equipment, computers, modems, answering and fax machines. $49.95, plus tax, each.
PM8DBSEX
Magnifying Glass Zoom
The Deluxe Satellite plug-in protector is also HDTV ready and compatible with the most current satellite receivers. This protector is required for Digital Satellite Systems (DSS). $79.95, plus tax, each.
*The primary unit is owned and maintained by Tampa Electric Company and cannot be tampered with in any way and is not available for purchase.**All plug-in surge protectors are the property of the customer after payment.Certain exclusions and restrictions apply. Please download a copy of the manufacturer's warranty in acrobat Meter Treater, Inc., Belkin Corp., Intermatic, Inc., Panamax or request a copy by E-mail.

THE MANUFACTURER'S WARRANTIES ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER REMEDIES, WARRANTIES, GUARANTIES OR LIABILITIES. TAMPA ELECTRIC COMPANY MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AND SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND ANY LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE ZAP CAP SYSTEMS®.