When you install the lighting in your living room, you probably would not think about IP rating. But in your garden, yes, IP44 is at least the min. requirement. How about the bathroom? Yes, the bathroom. What is the IP rating of the light in your bathroom?
IP rating is the figure to show the protection from water and dust. The International Electronic Committee has set up the standard for IP rating(Ingress Protection) according to IEC60529. The below chart provide the different assessment to the external conditions at the site of operation.
You can find the IP rating in the sales packaging of the products. If there is no IP rating on the packaging, the product is considered as IP20. Therefore in a normal indoor environment, products complied IP20 is workable to use. However, when we install a light in an environment that may contain moisture or water to cause the light get damaged or shock, such as the garden area or bathroom, we would suggest to use the light that rating IP44 or even higher. But if the area is with water, IP67 or 68 is a must to be selected.
Here we make some examples of the different conditions at home for different IP code.
Livingroom or bedroom:
Normally the rooms are in dry condition. Therefore IP20 is a good projection degree for these conditions.
Garden:
IP44 is a must for garden condition. A full dedicated garden with flower and trees are our favorite. In seasons, our garden would have rain and snow. We also would water our lovely plants. Therefore IP44 for wall light or spot light is recommended. But if for the light on the ground, given it has the risk of gathering water, IP67/IP68 is needed. But if the light is under a roof, IP23 can be considered.
Bathroom:
In the shower area of the bathroom, it is the place that would have much moisture and water whiling use. It has the higher risk for electrical shock or damage if the water proof is not done well. Here we made an example as below for reference. There are different zones for each IP rated. Please consider to select adequate products with different IP rated.
HLA has introduced relevant IP products. We welcome clients to contact us for more information on this.
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