Density knowledge (IP)

**The purpose of IP codes is to indicate the tightness level of the lamp.

The IP code indicates 2 different things.

Protection of the lamp against foreign objects and water.
Personal protection to avoid touching dangerous parts.

IP codes consist of the letters IP followed by 2 numbers. For example, IP 44.

There is 4 in both the first and second digit and from the descriptions below you can see what the two numbers mean together.

If the lamp is to be outdoors, the second digit of the IP code must be 1, 3 or 4.\ If the lamp is to be used in a humid area, the second digit of the IP code must be 1.\ If the lamp is to be used in a wet area, the second digit of the IP code must be 4.

But you can use these descriptions to find out the meaning of any IP code.

**The first digit indicates the degree of protection against foreign bodies and protection of persons.

0= Unprotected

1= Protected against solid objects with a diameter of 50 mm or more. And protected from touching dangerous parts with the back of a hand.

2= Protected against solid objects with a diameter of 12.5 mm or more. And protected from touching dangerous parts with a finger.

3= Protected against solid objects with a diameter of 2.5 mm or more. And protected from touching dangerous parts with a single tool.

4= Protected against solid objects with a diameter of 1.0 mm or more. And protected from touching dangerous parts with wires etc.

5= Dust shielded

6= Dustproof

**Second digit indicates protection against water.

0= Unprotected.

1= Protected against water droplets.

2= Protected against water droplets at a maximum inclination of 15 degrees.

3= Protected against rain.

4= Protected against overspray.

5= Protected against water jets.

6= Protected against strong water jets.

7= Protected against the effects of temporary immersion in water.

8= Protected against the consequences of prolonged immersion in water.

IP degrees on bathroom lights

Below you can see which IP degree the lamp should have depending on where it will be placed in the bathroom.

Density levels in the different areasː - Range 0ː IP(X)7 - Range 1ː IP(X)4 - Range 2ː IP(X)4 - Range 3ː IP(X)0

This image shows an overview of what IP rating your lamp should have in the bathroom

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IP degrees on exterior lamps

Below you can see which IP degree the lamp should have, depending on where it will be placed.

This image shows a line drawing demonstrating what IP rating your lamp should have when hanging outside

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