k. Distribution panel
Distribution panel gives additional safety for the beneficiaries. There are overload cut off switches
and earth leakage trip switches for each distribution line. In case of any electric shock or fault in the
distribution lines, the relevant line will get automatically switched off.
Distribution Panel
Line 1
Line 2
Line 3
l. Distribution line
According to the nature of the distribution (scattering) of the houses in the village, the electrification
scheme may have one or a few number of distribution lines that starts from the power house. Generally
aluminum (bare/insulated) conductors are used to reduce the cost. However, the copper wires have a
better performance but they are comparatively expensive.
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