What is the difference between a busbar and a feeder?
Confused about electrical terms? Using busbar and feeder wrongly can cause design problems. Let’s clarify the difference simply. A busbar distributes power within electrical equipment like switchgear. A feeder is a cable or conductor that carries power from a source, like a busbar, to a load or another distribution point. Understanding these electrical components is […]
Electrical Grids: What is the difference between a bus and a busbar?
Confused about "bus" versus "busbar" in electrical systems? This common mix-up can cause problems in project planning. Let’s clear up the confusion for good. A "bus" is an electrical connection point or node in a system diagram. A "busbar" is the actual physical conductor, usually a metal strip, that connects different circuits at that node. […]