LED IP Ratings- LED Flex strip waterproofing explained - Waterproof v nonwaterproof LED strip lights
What are LED IP Ratings?
LEDs
come in waterproof and non-waterproof applications. To choose the right
LED strip light, first assess the conditions that the LED lights will
be subjected to. Will they be indoor? Outdoor? Rainy areas? Desert
climate? etc.IP ratings measure the amount of protection flexible LED strip lights get from the elements.
IP ratings are here to specify the amount of protection the LED received from the elements.
The IP stands for Ingress Protection. Each IP rating has 2 numbers. The
first number refers to the protection against solid objects (dust, etc)
and the second number refers to liquid protection. Look below for our
chart on IP Ratings. Our 5050 LED strip light and 3528 LED strip lights
come waterproof or non waterproof!
Example :With an IP65 ,
The LEDs can be used in an outside setting and are water-resistant, but
they are not waterproof and are not OK to be submerged. An IP68 can be
submerged in water.
Note:
These flexible LED strips are not to be used in or around chlorinated
or salt water, waterproof LEDs are fully submersible in untreated water.
Waterproof
LEDs also have higher protection against foot traffic. Example would be
movie theater aisles, yard pathways, staircases, restaurant bars, club
floors, yacht deck lighting. Our waterproof LED flexible strip lights
are perfect for bathroom or kitchen applications. Undercabinets near
showers, sinks, or other high splash areas. These LED strip lights can
be placed just about anywhere.
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