The conductor connecting the consumer’s terminals to the distributor is called the

A. terminals to the distribution

B. Distributors
C. Service mains
D. Feeders
E. None of the above
Answer: C. Service mains

Explanation:

Service Mains:

• The conductor connecting the consumer’s terminals to the distributor is called the service main
• Service mains of the consumers may be either connected to the distributors or sub-distributors

Distributor:

• A distributor is a conductor from which tapping is taken for supply to the consumer.
• While designing the distributor, voltage drop along its length is the main consideration.

Feeders:

• These are the conductors which are of large current carrying capacity
• The feeders connect the substation to the area where power is to be finally distributed to the consumers
• No tapping’s taken from the feeders
• The feeder current always remains constant