Distribution board

A distribution board (also known as panelboard or breaker panel) is a component of an electricity supply system which divides an electrical power feed into subsidiary circuits, while providing a protective fuse or circuit breaker for each circuit in a common enclosure.

Tripping problems and Power Failures
MAIN SWITCH TRIPPING
Main Switch Tripping often occurs in 3 Phase Installations often found to be caused by  balancing problems
Main Switch Tripping is an out of balance problem can have a negative effect on your Electricity Bill
Main Switch Tripping is often caused by faulty switches
People tend to make a mistake by Installing Higher Amperage Circuit Breakers when Main Switch Tripping occurs without proper investigation into the cause of the Tripping
Main Switch Tripping creates a very dangerous situation and can often cause fires
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TRIPPING PROBLEMS AND POWER FAILURES
Tripping usually occurs in the Distribution Board
Tripping is caused when there is an overload or an Earth Fault
Faulty Appliances can cause Tripping
Tripping can be caused due to faulty Installation
Insufficient Power Supply can cause Tripping
Insufficient Voltage Supply can cause tripping
Intermittent Tripping can occur when too many computers are plugged into one circuit and this can be disrupting to the normal flow of the office
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EARTH LEAKAGES
Earth leakage tripping can be a frustrating and is very disruptive. This can be avoided if we change the manner in which the Distribution Board is wired
Earth Leakage Tripping intermittently can be very disruptive especially if the premises are left unoccupied for long periods of time.
Earth Leakage Tripping is often traced to faulty stove plates, servant plugging in old hot plates and faulty Irons
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UPGRADING OF DISTRIBUTION BOARD
The most common mistake is not allowing adequate space for future extensions and the overcrowding of circuits
Upgrading of Distribution Boards must be wired to regulations and the cover must not be damaged in order to keep the Flame Path intact
Upgrading of Distribution Boards is usually required when your existing distribution board is of the Fused Type.
The fused type distribution board is a fire hazard
Upgrading of Distribution Boards is also required when there is no Earth Leakage in the Panel
The earth leakage is a switching device which helps prevent the Inhabitants getting shocks