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IP Rating explained:
The IP (Ingress Protection) standard is a system for classifying the degrees of protection provided by enclosures of electrical equipment, e.g. a bathroom light fitting rated IP65 means that it is totally protected against dust and gives protection against water jets and water projected by a nozzle from any direction.
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FIRST NUMERAL
PROTECTION AGAINST HUMAN ACCESS OR SOLID OBJECTS
0 no protection
1 Protected against solid objects with a diameter of 50mm and over (e.g. accidental insertion of hands)
2 Protected against solid objects over 12mm (e.g. jointed fingers)
3 Protected against solid objects over 2.5mm (tools)
4 Protected against solid objects over 1mm (small wires)
5 Protected against dust - limited ingress permitted ( no harmful deposit)
6 Totally protected against dust
SECOND NUMERAL
PROTECTION AGAINST HARMFUL INGRESS OF LIQUIDS
0 no protection
1 Protected against drops of condensed water.
2 Protected against drops of liquid.
3 Protection against rain.
4 Protection against splashing.
5 Protection against water jets.
6 Protection against conditions on ship decks. Water from heavy seas etc.
7 Protection against immersion in water. It shall not be possible for water to enter the enclosure under stated conditions of pressure and time
8 Protection against indefinite immersion in water under specified pressure. It shall not be possible for water to enter the enclosure.
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