Choose the right box based on environment (indoor/outdoor), load capacity, and durability. Check for proper IP/NEMA ratings and material quality. It takes the incoming power and safely distributes it to different circuits throughout your building. Dividing incoming electrical power from the main supply into subsidiary circuits is the. A distribution box, also known as a power distribution box or electrical distribution box, is used to distribute electrical power safely to multiple circuits. It helps organize, protect, and control electrical connections in residential, commercial, and industrial electrical systems.