Electrical Load Center

Load centers use plug on circuit breakers to reliably distribute the electricity to circuits throughout a home or small building.

Electrical load center.

The national electrical code makes no distinction between a panelboard and a load center. Rules and definitions that apply to panelboards also apply to load centers. A main breaker load center also known as the main electrical panel routes electrical connections throughout your home to keep the lights on electronic devices powered up and kitchen appliances running. Abb load centers offers a wide range of products main breaker main lug convertible single or three phase indoor or outdoor to meet your application needs.

Total electrical capacity of an electrical service is measured in amperage amps. Abb s electrification business area is a global leader in electrical products and solutions operating in more than 100 countries with over 200 manufacturing sites. Load center is an industry term that applies to the types of panelboards used in residential or light commercial applications. Eaton designs and manufactures loadcenters and circuit breakers that provide reliable power breaking and circuit protection.

The main function of a loadcenter i e breaker box fuse box is to take electricity supplied by the utility and distribute it throughout the home to feed lights and receptacles. In many homes built after 1960 or upgraded older homes 100 amps is the standard service size. In very old homes with knob and tube wiring and screw in fuses you may find the original electrical service delivers 30 amps slightly newer homes built before 1960 may have 60 amp service.