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19-11-2020

Understanding IP Ratings in the UK

Summary

IP Ratings are an internationally recognised standard of environmental protection from particles and liquids. There are always two numbers: the first refers to 'particulate' protection and the second to 'liquids'.
Understanding IP Ratings in the UK

IP Ratings are an internationally recognised standard of environmental protection from particles and liquids. There are always two numbers: the first refers to 'particulate' protection and the second to 'liquids'.

 

Example 'IP65': 

'6' = Dust tight. No ingress of Dust.
'5' = Protected against jets of water from any direction.

The diagram below gives full details of the current IP ratings.