Meter Boards, also known as Distribution Boards or Consumer Units, are essential components of electrical installations in residential, commercial, and industrial buildings. They serve as a central point for distributing electricity from the main power supply to various circuits and electrical appliances within the building. Here’s an overview of Meter Boards:

1. Main Purpose: The primary purpose of a Meter Board is to receive electrical power from the utility company’s service cables and distribute it to different circuits and loads throughout the building. It provides a safe and organized way to control and protect the electrical distribution system.
2. Incoming Power Connection: The Meter Board is typically installed near the entry point of the electrical supply into the building. It contains the main electrical meter, which measures the amount of electricity consumed by the building and is used for billing purposes by the utility company.
3. Distribution of Power: Inside the Meter Board, there are multiple circuit breakers or miniature circuit breakers (MCBs) that act as protective devices. These breakers control the flow of electricity to different circuits, such as lighting, power outlets, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC), and other electrical appliances.