Modern distribution box types come in various configurations, including main distribution boards, sub-distribution boards, consumer units, and panelboards, each designed to meet specific electrical requirements and safety standards. Look at this table to see how types of distribution boxes match their materials and uses: You will see that picking the right electrical distribution box types depends on your space and project needs. Some types, like the residential DB, are best for homes. Others, like the industrial DB, are for. A distribution box is a low-voltage electrical enclosure that receives incoming power and distributes it safely to multiple outgoing circuits through protective and switching devices such as MCBs, RCDs, RCBOs, fuses, isolators, busbars, neutral bars, earth bars, and surge protective devices.