7/14/2015 What is an IP rating?

 LED IP Ratings, LED Flex strip waterproofing explained ­ Waterproof v non­waterproof LED strip lights

What are LED IP Ratings?

IP ratings measure the amount of protection flexible LED strip lights get from the
elements.

LED strip lights can 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 is an acronym "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.  ColorBright™[1]  UltraBright™ LED strip lights[2] 
outdoor IP65 rated[3] or a lower IP rating for indoor purposes.

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Example :With an IP65 rating, the LEDs can be used in an outside setting and are water-
resistant but they are not waterproof and are not suitable to be submerged. An IP68 can
be submerged in 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 IP65 LED flexible strip lights[4] are perfect for bathroom or kitchen
applications. They are also great under cabinets, near showers, sinks, or other high
splash areas. These LED strip lights can be placed just about anywhere.

Each of Flexfire LEDs flexible strip lights are rated with an IP number.

We are experts in LED strip lighting and have design specialists waiting to help you with
your projects.

Call us at 1-844-FLEXFIRE (353-9347) or Contact Us here.[5]

Links

1. http://www.flexfireleds.com/categories/LED-Flexible-strips/LED-Colorbright-Series-
Flex-Strips/
2. http://www.flexfireleds.com/categories/LED-Flexible-strips/High-Intensity-
UltraBright-LED-Strips/
3. http://www.flexfireleds.com/waterproof-led-strip-lights/
4. http://www.flexfireleds.com/waterproof-led-strip-lights/
5. http://www.flexfireleds.com/ask-us-a-question/

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