Cable entry — use cable glands or grommets at the entry points. A distribution board (commonly called a consumer unit in domestic installations) is the central point where the incoming electrical supply is split into individual circuits that serve different areas and appliances throughout the building. It houses the main switch, the protective devices (MCBs. A distribution box is the heart of any electrical system. However, the key to. In modern electrical systems, cable distribution boxes (also known as electrical distribution boxes or distribution boxes) play a crucial role as the key hub for managing, distributing, and protecting circuits.