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IP44 Splashproof Question

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    #2
    2011
    Moderators, Home & Garden Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators, Regional East Moderators Posts: 12,594 Mod ✭✭✭✭2011


    IP44 is far from waterproof and is not suitable for outdoor use.


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    #3
    sparcocars
    Registered Users Posts: 148 ✭✭sparcocars


    Heres an explanation of IP ratings for you.

    http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/IP_Code


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    vicwatson
    Registered Users Posts: 28,404 ✭✭✭✭vicwatson


    sparcocars wrote: »
    Heres an explanation of IP ratings for you.

    http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/IP_Code



    It states "4 Splashing of water Water splashing against the enclosure from any direction shall have no harmful effect."

    So does this include rainwater no?

    Thanks for replies


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    #5
    2011
    Moderators, Home & Garden Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators, Regional East Moderators Posts: 12,594 Mod ✭✭✭✭2011


    vicwatson wrote: »
    It states "4 Splashing of water Water splashing against the enclosure from any direction shall have no harmful effect."

    So does this include rainwater no?

    Thanks for replies

    No.

    I would not consider installing anything outside that is less than IP65 (although I think the regulations state IP55).


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