Distribution boxes, also known as electrical distribution boards or panels, are pivotal components in electrical systems, ensuring the safe and organized distribution of electrical power throughout residential, commercial, and industrial environments. It helps organize, protect, and control electrical connections in residential, commercial, and industrial electrical systems. Main Distribution Board (MDB) 2. Unitized Panel. Distribution boxes, often called breaker boxes or fuse boxes, are basically the central hub where electricity from your main supply gets divided into different circuits.