Home distribution boxes typically handle single-phase power supplies and contain 6 to 24 circuits. They include standard circuit breakers for lighting, outlets, and major appliances like water heaters and air conditioning units. But with some simple math and planning (don't worry, we'll walk through it!), you can design a system that works smoothly even when you're running all the gadgets. Diagrams act like a map for. A distribution box, sometimes referred to as a panel board, distribution board, or breaker panel, is an essential part of electrical systems that makes it easier to distribute electricity throughout a structure. It is an indispensable electrical equipment.