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IP Ratings
IP code digits for solid object and water ingress protection levels.
First Digit — Solid Protection
First Digit — Solid Protection
| Digit | Protection Level |
|---|---|
| 0 | No protection |
| 1 | >50mm objects (back of hand) |
| 2 | >12.5mm objects (finger) |
| 3 | >2.5mm objects (tools/wires) |
| 4 | >1mm objects (fine wires) |
| 5 | Dust protected |
| 6 | Dust tight |
Second Digit — Water Protection
Second Digit — Water Protection
| Digit | Protection Level |
|---|---|
| 0 | No protection |
| 1 | Vertical dripping |
| 2 | 15° tilted dripping |
| 3 | Spraying water |
| 4 | Splashing water |
| 5 | Water jets |
| 6 | Powerful water jets |
| 7 | Temporary immersion |
| 8 | Continuous immersion |
Common IP Ratings
IP20 — Indoor equipment (e.g., consumer units, switches)
IP44 — Outdoor general use (e.g., outdoor sockets with covers)
IPX4 — Bathroom Zone 1 and Zone 2 (minimum)
IPX5 — Bathroom areas where water jets may be used for cleaning
IPX7 — Bathroom Zone 0 (temporary immersion)
IP65 — Outdoor luminaires (dust tight, water jets)
IP66 — Hose-down areas (dust tight, powerful water jets)
IP68 — Submersible equipment (dust tight, continuous immersion)
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