Distribution Board

Explore High-Quality Distribution Boards at Polycab

Distribution boards are the powerhouses that ensure a safe and efficient electricity supply in your residential, commercial or industrial space. Polycab promises a collection of distribution boards ranging from single doors to double doors in various materials, colours, and phases. Our collection is thoughtfully curated to serve your electricity requirements while ensuring optimum safety. So, whether you are looking for a single-phase distribution board or one with TPN circuit breakers, we have got you covered.

Distribution Boards: Key Benefits and Selection Tips

Electrical power distribution boards are designed to split an incoming electrical power feed into several subsidiary circuits. Quite often, these circuits are protected with a fuse or a breaker to prevent electrical accidents. A distribution board provides precise control over electricity distribution, allowing specific circuits to be isolated without disrupting the entire power supply. The key benefits of these distribution boards include:

• Electrical current distribution: The distribution board plays a crucial role in managing electrical supply, ensuring even distribution from the main power line to various circuits within a home or office. As electricity enters the wiring system, the board channels it efficiently to subsidiary connections and miniature circuits, maintaining a balanced and safe flow throughout the space. This means an efficient electricity supply throughout your space is provided by the distribution board, making it a must-have in any residential, commercial, or industrial space.
• Electrical protection: Another crucial function of the power distribution board is safeguarding subsidiary electrical lines and miniature circuits. Equipped with fuses and miniature circuit breakers like MCBs and MCCBs, it helps protect the connected devices and wiring from potential damage caused by overloads, power surges, and other electrical anomalies. This ensures a steady and efficient power supply, making a distribution board essential for residential, commercial, and industrial spaces.
  While the benefits are worth holding onto, it is crucial to select the right distribution board based on your requirements. Here are a few tips to make the right choice:
• Assess your electrical needs: List down all the appliances, power points, lighting, and devices to be connected to the board.
• Consult an electrician: A qualified electrician will help you determine the right distribution board size and configuration.
• Consider your budget: Evaluate your budget but do not compromise on safety, functionality, and reliability of the distribution board.
• Ensure safety: Understand the type of protective devices you need, such as circuit breakers or fuses.
• Check for compatibility: Ensure compatibility of the distribution board with the existing wiring and components.

Features of Distribution Boards

Distribution boards at Polycab are thoughtfully designed with sturdy materials and features that ensure efficiency, durability, and safety. Let us explore a few features you can expect from a Polycab distribution board.

• IP 42 Protection
• IP 43 Protection with Door Gasket
• 180-degree door opening
• Designer knob
• Hinge-assembled door provision
• Reversible door
• Detachable gland plates
• Insertion mark
• Earthing bolt with door earthing
• Insulated bus bar
• Flush and surface mounting
• N-bar and E-bar
• Variety of colours and textures
• Single and double doors
• SPN and TPN phases
• 4W-19W and 2-4 tier switches

Distribution Boards - FAQs

• What is a Distribution Board and Why is It Essential?

A distribution board is a device that encompasses all the circuits that supply electricity to different appliances across the space. It is a crucial component of an electrical system, as it helps ensure even distribution of the current throughout appliances or devices and promises optimum safety with its circuit breakers and fuses.

• What Are the Benefits of Using an Electrical Power Distribution Board?

An electrical power distribution board is a centralised system that provides efficient power management, distributing electricity to different circuits and reducing the risk of overloads. It is often equipped with circuit breakers or fuses that protect your home or office from electrical faults and accidents. Additionally, since it is a centralised system, the inspection becomes quick and easy.

• What Should I Consider When Choosing a Distribution Board?

When choosing a distribution board, you must consider:

• The type of property: Residential properties may function well with a single-phase distribution board, whereas a commercial space may often need a three-phase one.

• Number of circuits: Evaluate the number of circuits, including lighting, HVAC systems, power points, and other appliances.

• Load capacity: Make sure the distribution board can support the combined load of all circuits. This requires calculating the total power consumption of all connected appliances and devices.

• Safety features: You need to count on components like RCDs, SPDs, and MCBs in your distribution board to protect against electrical shocks, short circuits, and overload.

• Aesthetics and design: Polycab distribution boards make an excellent choice as they are available in different textures and colours, allowing you to find one that best complements your home’s design.

• How Do Electrical Distribution Boards Improve Electrical Safety?

A distribution board divides an electrical power feed into secondary circuits while providing a protective fuse or circuit breaker for each circuit, ensuring that when a fault occurs, only the affected circuit is isolated and the rest of the property continues to have power.