7 UNEXPECTED USES OF DISTRIBUTION BOARDS WHICH MIGHT SURPRISE YOU

WHAT ARE DISTRIBUTION BOARDS?

A distribution board (DB) is the prime electrical supply system used in any residential or commercial complex. The main supply chain is directly connected to the distribution board and then gets distributed in the secondary circuits, such as plugs or lights, via breakers. A distribution board helps maintain the optimal performance of every appliance by sullying a proper power supply distribution keeping the circuits and devices safe. 

Distribution boards are not just a singular entity but an overall system in itself decked with neutral links, earth leakage unit as well as interconnecting wires solely used for efficient electrical distribution in the premise. 

The Standard Distribution Boards Comes in Two Categories:

Single Door Distribution Board: These are used for facile, rather simpler applications. A single door distribution board is available in three different configurations- 4 way, 8 way and 16 way. 

Double Door Distribution Boards: It is installed in case of heavy duty operations (commercial uses), or when the number of connections and applications is much higher.

USES OF DISTRIBUTION BOARDS:

1.FOR SAFETY PURPOSE:

One prominent part of all distribution boards are fuses. It is an important of the whole system because it allows the overcurrent to pass through the overall internal circuit. When encountered with overcurrent, the fuse will automatically shut down the primary supply cutting off further supply to your appliances and preventing any sort of electric hazard at the place of installation.

2.AESTHETICS:

 These days immense importance and efforts are put into designing and styling distribution boards to go with the premise’s character. It no longer remains an electric system with bourgeois exterior but comes with customization to compliment your overall decor and thus, serves aesthetic purposes as well.

3.THEATRE LIGHTING:

In theatres, a specialty panel called dimmer rack is used to project stage lighting. A control cable along with a power feed is operated from a lighting desk that carries information to the dimmer and back. This arrangement serves simpler alterations and easier operations and this makes it respond quickly to successive commands during a show. 

4.USED AS CONSUMER UNIT:

A distribution board that is specifically designed for domestic usage is also known as Consumer Unit. Typically, they are housed in sheet metal shields with circuit breakers connected in a columnar alignment. This arrangement is set in a way that it can be operated from the front comfortably. The arrangement is often halted with panel boards to keep electrical parts within it separated so as to prevent it from any overlapping and hence, any electrical danger. 

5.ACTS AS EMPTY CLOSURES:

Distribution boards are deemed to be very versatile electrical system. As a customer, you can ask for distribution boards that will serve as empty closures. Empty closures are nothing but ready to use wired standard units or an electric manufacturing designed specifically while keeping in mind the user’s electrical requirement. The keynote about such an ordered series opens opportunity for using it in separate parts of the complex, supposing it the case that they are all controlled by a switch disconnector.

6.IN COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS:

 An electrical distribution board is a vital part of the whole process of electrical fixings and installation in a commercial building. It helps transmit power supply throughout the complex in the most efficient way possible. The power supply is to be controlled forasmuch as to prevent any overload in case of overcurrent. 

7.ACTS AS A CURRENT SENSING DEVICE:

An important component of distribution boards is Residual Current Circuit Breaker (RCCB). It is an additional safety instrument that stabilizes the electrical current flowing through primary and secondary circuits. Conceding that, RCCB is actually a current sensing device and that component only renders the distribution board its current sensing nature. RCCB ensures that in case of overload, the circuit must trip at full tilt safeguarding you from electric shocks, electrocution and fire.

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