A junction box – also known as an ' electrical box ', ' jbox ', 'or ' terminal box ' – is a protective box where wires are interconnected. Junction boxes are often built into the plaster of a wall, in the ceiling, or within concrete. DC – Direct. The distribution box (DB box) helps safely and efficiently distribute electrical power. Identifying our equipmentIf you re planning or building a new development, working on a regeneration project or undertaking roadworks it s likely that you ll come across some of our network guide includes images and descriptions of the most common types of equipment (past and present) to help you. A distribution box, also known as a distribution board or panel, is the central unit that distributes incoming electrical power to various circuits. 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.
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