Main Breaker Pane:
The most commonly used type is the main breaker panel and is important to have in any property as it:
1) Protects the circuits and controls the amperage capacity.
2) Protects the circuits from getting overheated.
3) Protects a power supply by shutting down (including the circuit breaker) in case of a short circuit.
Main Lug Panel:
They are generally used as a distribution box during a main upstream breaker. Line wires are connected to these lugs, and the main lug panel can be used as a sub-panel when connected to a breaker from the main panel. The separate disconnection in the meter can be used during a fire or emergency. This will then serve as the main breaker and discontinue the power supply even before it enters the property/building.
Sub Panel:
Subpanels are suitable when multiple circuits are required within the same area. Subpanels are easy to install, safe, and efficient for residential homes. These are connected to the main panel through a circuit. They draw power from the main panel and adjust the distribution around an area or property. Being smaller, Sub Panels can distribute power to a specific part of a house or area on the property and work as satellite circuit breaker panels for the area. However, they do not have disconnection.
Transfer Switch:
A transfer switch (a type of subpanel) is used when a power-load needs to be shifted from one electrical source to another. For example - a normal supply to the generator and vice versa. It transfers the generator power to electrical power with the help of the breaker panel. Transfer switches are convenient to use as backup power generators where weather is unstable and unpredictable. In case of disruption of power supply, the transfer switch converts generator power to electrical power seamlessly through the breaker panel. There are two types of transfer switches:
1) Manual Transfer Switches: Used when one manually operates the switch to generate the electrical load to the backup power.
2) Automatic Transfer Switches: This is used to get temporary electrical power during a power supply disruption from a generator. It is seamless and easy to use, preferred by homeowners.
Panel Fuse Bank:
Serves as the load-centre of a distribution system. It provides electrical safety protection of an over the current electrical circuit. Panel fuse bank is ideal for distributing electrical power from a solar panel. The power first gets stored on the solar panels and then goes directly to the fuse box before being distributed to the entire house.
Unitized Panel:
It is an exclusive one as this electronic meter displays the electrical parameters. Unitized panels are used in power centres supply and deliver a low voltage of power from a medium-voltage line. These panels are used in industrial and commercial establishments.
Industrial Lighting Panel:
They reduce the energy consumption in industrial establishments by programming the lights to turns-off during an idle period.
