‘Get to know the 3 types of distribution boards and find out which is ideal for your structure’.

• Main Distribution Board- This is a distribution board unit installed in the buildings that receive the incoming single phase electric supply from the transformer secondary through the electric pole and energy meter or the distribution company’s electric service provider outlets. The MDB is also known as Fuse board or consumer unit where the main protective and isolation devices are installed to provide electricity in a safe range to the connected electrical appliances.
• Sub Distribution Board- This is used to distribute electrical wiring and circuits within a selected area in a building or house, i.e. floor in a multi storey building. The Sub distribution board is connected and supplied from the Main Distribution Board through different wires and cables rated according to the load requirement.
• Final Distribution Board- This provides electric supply to the Final and Sub Final Circuits. The FDB is directly connected through SDB (Sub Distribution Board) and the final switches are used to control the connected electrical devices and appliances such as light, air-conditioner, fan etc.