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I.P.
Ratings Explained
IP
rating stands quite literally for 'Ingress Protection'
An
IP (Ingress Protection) number is used to specify the environmental
protection of enclosures around electronic equipment, such as
light fittings. These ratings are determined by specific tests.
The IP (Ingress Protection) number is composed of two numbers,
the first referring to the protection against solid objects and
the second against liquids. The higher the number the better the
protection.
See
some examples to the right. Most of our products will indicate,
in its description, an IP rating. This is for guidance purposes
for you and your electrician. For example, a light required to
be installed within a swimming pool and constantly submerged would
require an IP rating of IP68. (see right) Please e-mail for further
advice.
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.IP20
..Fitting
is protected against solid objects over 12mm but has no other
special protection
.IP23
..Fitting
is protected against solid objects over 12mm & against water
/ rain upto 60 degrees vertical
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.IP44
..Fitting
is protected against solid objects upto 1mm & against water
sprayed from all directions (including condensation)
..IP65
..Fitting
is totally protected against solid objects (dust) & against
low pressure jets of water from all directions (including condensation)
..IP68
..Fitting
is totally protected against solid objects (dust) & against
long periods of immersion under pressure
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