IP65 Rating| Solar Powered Outdoor Lightings
For most security, patio, deck, and wall-mounted lighting, solar lighting with an IP65 waterproofing rating is suitable. If you need more protection, outdoor solar LED lights with an IP66 or IP67
First of all, the number “six” on the IP65 rating means that the solar lighting unit can be installed in outdoor areas where a lot of dust, dirt, or moving debris is an issue. So, you can be sure the unit is dust-tight. The second number, “five,” means that water won't get into the unit.
An IP65 “waterproof” solar light will not allow dust in the unit or water ingress from a nozzle. First of all, the number “six” on the IP65 rating means that the solar lighting unit can be installed in outdoor areas where a lot of dust, dirt, or moving debris is an issue. So, you can be sure the unit is dust-tight.
If you need more protection, outdoor solar LED lights with an IP66 or IP67 rating will survive the harshest weather conditions. But if you need underwater lighting, then solar lights with an IP68 rating are the minimum requirement. When purchasing solar garden lights, you will come across IP rating.
Therefore, a solar lighting unit with an IP65 rating will not allow any dust ingress and is water-resistant. So, you can install IP65 solar lighting in dusty areas, and heavy rainfall won't affect its operation. Although many people refer to IP65 as being waterproof, it can't withstand immersion in water entirely.
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