IP Ratings are something we all see when looking at LED lights. Especially for outdoor lighting IP ratings are incredibly important. So to get a better understanding of IP Ratings and to see exactly what they mean will help everyone make better-informed purchases.
What Is An IP Rating?
An IP Rating or Ingress Protection Rating is an international standard to define levels of sealing on electrical products. The higher the rating the more protected the product will be against dust and moisture.
IPXX First Digit
The first digit in an IPXX rating shows the product’s protection and sealing against dust or solids. The scale goes from 0-6, 6 being the highest and 0 being the lowest level of protection.
IPXX Second Digit
The second digit in an IPXX Rating shows the product’s protection against moisture, i.e waterproof. This is also rated from 0-6, 6 being the highest level of protection and 0 being the lowest.
Both of these levels of protection are outlined in the table below:
|
1st Digit |
Intrusion protection |
2nd digit |
Waterproof |
|
0 |
No protection |
0 |
No protection |
|
1 |
Protected against solid objects over 50mm |
1 |
Protected against condensation or large water drops |
|
2 |
Protected against 12mm objects |
2 |
Protected against directed sprays from a vertical height |
|
3 |
Protected against 2.5mm objects i.e tools wires |
3 |
Protected against direct vertical sprays of water |
|
4 |
Protected against 1mm objects: wires, nails etc |
4 |
Protected against water splashes from all directions |
|
5 |
Protected against dust |
5 |
Protected against low-pressure jet sprays |
|
6 |
Completely dustproof |
6 |
Protected against high water jet sprays |
IP65 &IP66
As a common rule, most outdoor security lights and floodlights will have ratings of about IP65-IP66. These are the two measurements you should be looking for as they’re about the ratings you need for an exterior light to be long-lasting and durable.
SANSI LED Security Lights Are Durable and Bright
Ceramic Heat Sink Advantages. The SANSI security light is durable, bright and dynamic. The adjustable heads offer the outside of your home a heap of options. With adjustable heads that can cover 360°, your home will be void of any blind spots and will be better protected. With an IP65 Rating and a competitive advantage in heat dissipation, these new security lights are going to protect your home for a long time! You can cover your side entrance, driveway and any awkward vulnerable areas!
SANSI LED Outdoor Security Lights also adopt ceramic heat dissipation technology. Meaning there are no thermal pastes or PCB boards. The LED chips are directly attached to the ceramic module. Meaning less pieces, less heat and longer-lasting lights!
If you would like to check out these SANSI LED outdoor Security Lights then follow the link here.
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