Install a waterproof lamp outside: standards and suitable lighting

Are you looking to bring an aesthetic note to your exterior or to secure the enclosure of your home? The choice is yours among many outdoor luminaires, from LED floodlights to recessed spotlights. For optimal light output outdoors, however, the luminaire must meet strict waterproofing standards. Discover our tips for choosing the most suitable waterproof light for outdoors.



Water tightness: an essential criterion for choosing your outdoor lighting

To resist bad weather, dust or even insects, your lighting outside the house must meet waterproofing standards. The IP protection index is a decisive criterion to define its resistance. This standard established by the International Electrotechnical Commission consists of two digits.

The first clue tells you about the strength of the product against solid objects, such as sand or dust. The second indicates the degree of tightness to liquid substances. The higher the index, the more reliable the protection.

What are the different waterproof lamp standards?


IP54 waterproof lighting

IP54 certified luminaires are protected from moderate infiltration of dust and other small residues, as well as liquid projections from all directions. This index is suitable for indoor use in the bathroom or outdoor use.

The IP65 outdoor luminaire

For complete protection against dust and small solid objects, choose an IP65 or higher. Ensuring an airtight seal against direct water projections from the lance, an IP65 waterproof lamp is ideally suited to lighting an unsheltered terrace, lighting the garden or lighting the entrance to a house.



The waterproof IP66 lamp

The IP66 certified outdoor lighting is completely protected from the harmful effects of dust, sand and microscopic particles, while resisting the intrusion of small insects. This rating offers enhanced protection against full power jets and full loads of water, without however withstanding complete immersion in water. It is perfect for an outdoor LED floodlight placed in height.

 

Outdoor lighting IP67

Highly resistant to bad weather, waterproof IP67 lamps are particularly suitable for rainy regions. They are resistant to temporary immersion, up to a depth of 1 meter and not exceeding 30 minutes.

You can order high-quality waterproof light for outdoor here at our store Industralight. All our lights are made of great products and are quite durable.

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