Its job is to split an incoming electrical power feed into multiple secondary or subsidiary circuits. In the UK, distribution boards like this are often referred to as consumer. A distribution board (also known as panelboard, circuit breaker panel, breaker panel, circuit breaker, electric panel, fuse box or DB box) is a component of an electricity supply system that divides an electrical power feed into subsidiary circuits while providing a protective fuse or circuit. In the world of electrical installations, the term DB box —short for Distribution Board box —refers to the central unit that distributes incoming electrical power to multiple outgoing circuits in a building. Its primary roles are distribution, protection (using devices like. A distribution board or distribution panel (DP) is an important part of an electricity supply system. Key components include circuit breakers, fuses, bus bars, and internal wiring for safety and.
