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Schneider Electric

Square D Homeline HOM2175SB SurgeBreaker

  • Homeline load centers, service entrance and CSEDs
  • Plug-on install, takes 2 spaces
  • LED status indicator
  • UL 1449 3rd Edition listed
  • Surge kA rating not in bullets

Last refreshed Sep 7, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.

Our verdict

A simple plug-on surge device for Homeline panels that protects every circuit from the panel. It only fits Homeline gear, and the bullets do not state its surge rating.

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ASIN: B008DIYAPMModel: HOM2175SBCategory: Surge Protectors

Overview

Schneider Electric's Square D SurgeBreaker plugs onto the bus of a Homeline load center like a breaker and protects every circuit in the home from the panel. An LED shows whether protection is still active.

Whole-home coverage from a single panel-mounted device is the reason to fit one. It is limited to Homeline equipment, and installing it means working inside a live panel, a job for an electrician.

Who it's for

Owners of Homeline panels with two free spaces get panel-level surge protection with a status light. Homes with other panel brands or no open spaces need a different device.

Pros and cons

Pros
  • Protects all circuits from the panel
  • LED shows status
  • UL 1449 listed
  • Also suits service entrance locations
Cons
  • Homeline panels only
  • Needs two open spaces
  • Surge rating missing from bullets

Performance notes

A panel-mounted surge device diverts voltage spikes to ground before they travel down branch circuits. Protection is shared across the home, so sensitive electronics may still benefit from point-of-use strips. Once the LED shows a fault, the device has done its job and needs replacing.

Specifications

BrandSchneider Electric
ModelHOM2175SB
External testing certificationUL 1449 3rd Edition
Compatible DevicesHomeline load centers, service entrance locations, CSEDs
Other Special Features of the ProductPlug-on installation, requires 2 spaces, LED indicator

Frequently asked questions

How do I know when the Square D Homeline SurgeBreaker needs replacing?

It includes an LED indicator that shows its protection status. The listing does not describe the indicator states in detail.

How much panel space does the Homeline SurgeBreaker need?

It is a plug-on device that requires 2 spaces.