{"id":43,"date":"2015-02-24T14:12:02","date_gmt":"2015-02-24T14:12:02","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/jpelectricalcompany.com\/blog\/?p=43"},"modified":"2023-04-11T14:53:57","modified_gmt":"2023-04-11T14:53:57","slug":"understanding-panel-switches-and-panel-boards","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jpelectricalcompany.com\/blog\/uncategorized\/understanding-panel-switches-and-panel-boards\/","title":{"rendered":"Understanding Panel Switches and Panel Boards"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Electrical components are a part of our everyday lives in both residential and commercial use.\u00a0 The problem is that most of us don\u2019t understand the basic concepts that are used within the industry.\u00a0 This leads to inefficiency and delay when an electrical system fails and is in need of repair.\u00a0 Having a basic understanding of the various electrical components that are used in everyday life will help in cases of a system failure.\u00a0 The more you know the easier it will be to help come to a resolution to get the system restored.<\/p>\n<p>One component that is often ignored is the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.jpelectricalcompany.com\/products?shop=true&amp;category_id=34&amp;p=1\">panel board<\/a>\u00a0even though they are used throughout in providing electricity in residential, commercial and industrial facilities.\u00a0 Without the panel board, often referred to as the power distribution panel, electrical power could not safely be distributed through the facility be it your home or business.<\/p>\n<p>In residential use the power we receive is purchased from a local utility company and is processed into our homes through a meter device located on the outside of our homes.\u00a0 The power enters the system and is distributed from there to various circuit systems throughout the home.\u00a0 This is how electrical power is distributed to various parts of the house to power electrical outlets, lights and appliances that are located throughout the house.<\/p>\n<p>In commercial and industrial settings the power distribution is a bit more complex.\u00a0 The system is complex and consists of a device to measure power consumption, disconnects, switching devices, conductors and transformers.\u00a0 The power is then distributed through various switchboards, transformers and panel boards.\u00a0 A distribution system that is solid and works well is something that doesn\u2019t just happened it is planned out and carefully put together.\u00a0 The distribution center must be engineered carefully in order to safely and adequately provide electrical services to the current electrical load and possible expansion.<\/p>\n<p>A panel board is a single panel or group of panel units that forms a single unit of bus plugs, switches and over current devices.\u00a0 They are used to control light, heat or power circuits.\u00a0 They are often placed in a cabinet or a cutout box and can be mounted in or against a wall.\u00a0 The panel board is only accessible from the front.<\/p>\n<p>Electrical components such as transformers, switches, breaker panels,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.jpelectricalcompany.com\/products?shop=true&amp;category_id=34&amp;p=1\">panel boards<\/a>\u00a0and more are a part of our everyday lives.\u00a0 They are hidden and as long as we are receiving uninterrupted supplies of electricity we aren\u2019t concerned with how it is occurring.\u00a0 This is incredibly naive though because we know that any system with multiple components will eventually break down and need to be replaced.\u00a0 With a little bit of knowledge of electrical components and electrical systems you will be well on your way to understanding what part of the puzzle has broken down.\u00a0 This will help you narrow down what needs to be replaced within the system to fix the issue.<\/p>\n<p>J&amp;P Electrical is a full service\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/jpelectricalcompany.com\/\">electrical equipment company<\/a><\/strong>.\u00a0 At J&amp;P, we supply contractors, end users and supply houses with new surplus, quality reconditioned and obsolete electrical equipment. 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