Distribution cabinets and boxes are often confused by many friends, believing that both are the same type of item. But is this really the case? What is the difference between a power distribution cabinet and a power distribution box? Let's go and learn more together.
What is the difference between a distribution cabinet and a distribution box: in terms of purpose
Distribution boxes are generally used for household use, while distribution cabinets are mostly used in centralized power supply, such as industrial power and building power. Distribution boxes and cabinets belong to complete sets of equipment, while distribution boxes belong to low-voltage complete sets of equipment. Distribution cabinets have both high and low voltages.
The box for distributing electrical energy is called a distribution box. Mainly used for control and distribution of electrical equipment, providing protection against overload, short circuit, and leakage of circuits. Distribution boxes are installed in various places, such as schools, government agencies, hospitals, factories, workshops, households, etc., such as lighting distribution boxes and power distribution boxes.
A switchgear is a complete set of switchgear and control equipment that serves as the power center and main distribution device. Mainly used for control, monitoring, measurement, and protection of power lines and major electrical equipment. It is often installed in substations, distribution rooms, etc.
In addition to differences in function, installation environment, internal structure, controlled objects, etc., the notable characteristics of distribution boxes and switchgear are their different external dimensions. The distribution boxes are small in size and can be concealed inside walls or stand on the ground; The switchgear has a large volume and is only installed in substations and distribution rooms.