Main Switch: This switch controls all electricity coming into the box. Busbar: A metal strip spreads power to each circuit. A distribution box, often simply called a DB, is a crucial component in any electrical installation. Just as a heart receives blood and pumps it to various parts of the body, the distribution box receives the main electrical supply and. Distribution boxes help in organizing electrical circuits enabling proper organization in control and management preventing system failure and danger across homes, businesses, and industries. Inside, you'll find parts like circuit breakers and fuses that protect the system from problems like overloads and short circuits.