What does IP rating mean?
“IP” stands for Ingress Protection – it is a code that defines the resistance of a luminaire to the ingress of solid particles and water. The IP rating code has the following format: “IPxy”, where x and y are numbers varying from 0 to 8 which respectively define the resistance to solid particles and water. The higher the number, the higher the protection rating. For example, a typical luminaire for interior use is IP20 rated, while a luminaire in a bathroom in proximity of a bath or shower has a typical rating of IP44; an outdoor uplight has a typical minimum rating of IP65, while a pool luminaire will have an IP rating of IP68. For more details, please refer to the table you can find at the following link http://www.lightiq.com/prodbath_zone1t3.php.
