What are the components of a distribution board?

Components commonly found in distribution boards include:

• MCBs (Miniature Circuit Breakers): Protect individual circuits from overcurrents.
• RCDs (Residual Current Devices): Detect earth leakage currents to prevent electric shocks.
• RCBOs (Residual Current Circuit Breakers with Overcurrent protection): Combine the functions of MCBs and RCDs in a single unit.
• Main Switch: Provides a means of isolating the entire consumer unit from the mains supply.
• Surge Protection Devices (SPDs): Protect against transient voltage surges.
• Busbars: Distribute the electrical supply from the incoming terminals to the protective devices and outgoing circuits.