load center

Definitions

A distribution panel or breaker box that houses the circuit breakers for a building's electrical system.

The central point or area where a physical load is concentrated or applied in a structural or mechanical system.

Examples

The electrician installed the new load center in the garage to accommodate the home's expanded electrical needs.

Make sure to label every circuit breaker clearly inside the load center for easy maintenance.

A faulty connection within the load center caused the lights to flicker throughout the entire house.

Synonyms

breaker panel distribution board service panel fuse box electrical panel panelboard breaker box

Antonyms

power source generator utility grid transformer substation power plant energy supply