Switchboards

Electrical Switchboards: A Key Element of Your Installation

Electrical switchboards are an integral part of every electrical installation, both in residential, commercial and industrial buildings. They are used to distribute electricity, protect against overloads and short circuits, and enable easy management of the electrical installation. On this page you will learn what switchboards are, what their types are and what to pay attention to when selecting and installing them.

What is an electrical switchboard?

An electrical switchboard is a device that contains devices that protect, disconnect and control the electrical installation. The switchboard includes, among others:

• Circuit breakers,
• Residual current circuit breakers,
• Surge arresters,
• Relays,
• fuses,
• Busbars.

Types of electrical switchboards

Switchboards can be divided into several types depending on their use and design:

1. Main switchboards: Used in multi-story buildings and industrial facilities, responsible for distributing energy from the main power supply to local switchboards.
2. Local switchboards: They are used to distribute energy in smaller zones or individual rooms.
3. Residential switchboards: Designed for installation in residential buildings, they protect the home installation against overloads and short circuits.
4. Industrial switchboards: Specialized switchboards used in industrial plants, often equipped with advanced control and monitoring systems.