If you are planning to install a new distribution box, you will first be confronted with the question of which brand of distribution box you will choose. Is an expensive distribution box from a well-known brand, such as the Hager distribution cabinets, better than a cheaper version of a lesser-known brand? And if so why? Our experience is that private customers generally choose the most affordable distribution box. The thought then is why would you pay more than necessary? Is this a correct thought? If you have read this blog you will know better what you can choose. Also read our special blog for installers on this subject.
Well-known brands distribution box
Well-known brands of distribution box include Hager, ABB and Schneider. You pay a little more for these distribution boxes than for variants from lesser-known brands such as Eaton, Attema, Gacia.
Well-known brands are not only valued for their excellent quality but also for their authority. They have usually been around for many years, sometimes decades. It makes sense to rely on such a well-known brand and pay a little more so that you are assured of quality and durability. However, the cheaper brands also have something to offer.
Buy a cheap distribution box
Nowadays, an affordable distribution box is also just a good distribution box. Distribution cabinets, no brand excepted, must always meet strict requirements. If a distribution box has the KEMA QUALITY MARK, you can assume that you are purchasing a reliable distribution box. Seen from that point of view, it is not necessary to spend more money than strictly necessary. Choosing a more affordable distribution cabinet does not necessarily mean that you have a cabinet of inferior quality or that this cabinet will not last as long.
When to buy an expensive distribution box
Sometimes it is better to opt for a more expensive brand instead of a cheaper distribution box. For example, if you are going to expand your closet. It is not smart, and therefore not allowed, to combine different brands in one distribution box. So if you have parts from a certain brand in the cabinet, for example from Schneider, then the parts of the extension must also be from this brand.
Do you plan to switch the fuse box on and off very often? Even then it is better to choose a more expensive brand. But this is of course exceptional because who would choose to switch the distribution box on and off dozens of times a year?
Who is allowed to install a distribution box?
Only someone who is skilled may install a fuse box. In most cases you will end up with a recognized installer. Ask your installer which brand of distribution box is best to buy. Maybe he likes to work, or only, with parts from a certain brand.
Remember that if you 'mess around' yourself you may be faced with unpleasant surprises later. Suppose there is a serious malfunction in the distribution box, or a fire, and you need insurance to compensate for damage. If it turns out that the cabinet was not installed by a skilled person, this may lead to your insurer refusing compensation.
What do I need for a distribution box?
If you want to know exactly what you need to install a distribution box, you can view our handy step-by-step plan .
We hope that this article has helped you choose the right brand of fuse box. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions. Our professional customer service is available during office hours. View our extensive range of distribution cabinets here .