IP Ratings Explained

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IP ratings refer to the protection against contact and foreign bodies and protection against water. The first digit of an IP rating refers to the protection against contact and foreign bodies, 0.x meaning no protection through to 6.x meaning full protection against ingress of dust. The second digit of an IP rating refers to water protection, x.0 meaning no protection through to x.8 meaning full protection against continuous submersion.

Protection against contact and foreign bodies				Protection against water
		No protection				No protection
		Protected against penetration of solid objects larger than 50mm				Protected against direct dripping water
		Protected against penetration of solid objects larger than 12mm				Protected against indirect dripping water
		Protected against penetration of solid objects larger than 2.5mm				Protected against spraying water
		Protected against penetration of solid objects larger than 1mm				Protected against splashing water
		Protected against dust deposits				Protected against water jets
		Protected against ingress of dust				Protected against heavy seas (flooding)
						Protected against immersion under defined conditions of pressure and time
						Protected against continuous submersion under defined conditions