Illuma Guide to IP Rating for Track Spotlights
Every light fitting has an IP rating, and the Illuma Track Spotlights are no different; below is the Illuma Guide to IP rating for Track Spotlights. IP stands for Ingress Protection; under EN 60529, all products are rated for their protection against ingress by solid objects & water. The IP rating is expressed as a two-part IP number, for example, IP20, IP44, or IP67. The first number is between 1 and 6, and it refers to the level of protection from ingress by solid objects from 50mm diameter to dust. The second number can be from 1 to 8 and it refers to the level of protection from harmful water ingress. In other words, the first number in the IP rating refers to protection from solid external things such as dust, while the second number refers to the waterproofing. When purchasing an Illuma Track Spotlight, there is an IP rating assigned to each; the most common IP rating is IP20, which does not allow the spotlight to be used in the bathroom. In order for a track spotlight or LED spot to be used in a bathroom, it needs to have a minimum IP44 rating.Depending on the proximity to the water vapours and water droplets splashing or reaching the spotlight, the IP rating needs to be higher. Full range of Illuma LED SpotlightsIlluma Guide to IP Rating for Track Spotlights - the first number - protection level against solid objectsIP0X rating - No protectionIP1X rating - Protects against foreign bodies down to 50mm diameterIP2X rating - Protects against foreign bodies down to 12mm in diameterIP3X rating - Protects against foreign bodies down to 2.5mm in diameterIP4X rating - Protects against foreign bodies down to 1mm in diameterIP5X rating - Protects against harmful dust deposits - dust-proofIP6X rating - Protects against any entry of dust - dust-tightIlluma Guide to IP Rating for Track Spotlights - the Second number - protection level against waterIPX0 rating - No protectionIPX1 rating - Protects against drops of water falling vertically. Limited ingress permitted.IPX2 rating - Protects from drops of water falling up to 15° from the vertical. Limited ingress permitted.IPX3 rating - Protects against water sprayed from up to 60° from the vertical - rainproof. Limited ingress.IPX4 rating - Protects from water splashed from all directions - splashproof.IPX5 rating - Protects from low-pressure jets of water from all directions - jet-proof.IPX6 rating - Protects against heavy seas or strong jets of waterIPX7 rating - Protects against temporary immersion down to 1m - water-tight. Not for permanent immersion.IPX8 rating - Protects against permanent immersion at specified water depth - pressure water-tight.Buy Illuma LED Track SpotlightsIf you require any assistance related to your Illuma Lighting project, do not hesitate to contact us, and a lighting specialist will be in touch. The full Illuma Lighting IP rating guide for track spotlights can be found via their website here.
