A distribution box is a device that, as the name suggests, is designed to distribute electrical power. It takes the electrical power from the main power line and distributes it throughout the home or building with which it's used. Tags: distribution boxes, electrical.

An electric meter is a device used to measure the electrical energy usage of a home, building, or other electrically powered device. They are used in order to provide accurate billing to customers.

An electricity meter, electric meter, electrical meter, energy meter, or kilowatt-hour meter is a device that measures the amount of electric energy consumed by a residence, a business, or an electrically powered device. Electric meter or energy meter measures the total power consumed over a time interval.