1st
Digit
Short Description
(Protection against ingress of solid bodies)
2nd
Digit
Short Description
(Protection against ingress of moisture)
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
Non-Protected
Protected against solid objects greater than 50mm dia.
Protected against solid objects greater than 12mm dia.
Protected against solid objects greater than 2.5mm dia.
Protected against solid objects greater than 1mm dia.
Dust-protected
Dust-tight
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Non-protected
Protected against dripping water falling vertically greater
than 50mm diameter
Protected against dripping water when the Luminaire is
tilted up to 15° from its normal position
Protected against spraying water falling on the Luminaire
at any angle up to 60° from the vertical
Protected against splashing water from any angle
Protected against water jets from any direction
Protected against powerful water jets
Protected against immersion in water under defined
conditions
Protected against continuous submersion under
manufacturers specified conditions
Example IP65 Dust-tight and protected against water jets from any direction.
COMPLIANCE/APPROVALS
All products within this catalogue conform with the European Union Low Voltage Directive, BS EN 60598-1:2008, the product standard for
luminaires recognised across Europe and all fittings are CE marked. Every luminaire is individually tested by Elstead Lighting to ensure that the
product is electrically sound and meets the company’s quality standards. A unique test / batch number is then applied to the fitting. Please
contact us for further details or advise us of your local needs.
We are manufacturing members of the UK Lighting Industry Association and conform to all aspects of the Lighting Industry Association Code of
Practice for luminaire production.
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TECHNICAL ADVICE & INFORMATION
can naturally age over time or to maintain their original appearance, treatment is needed, such as oil for teak, beeswax for brass and light
oil for Copper and Stainless Steel. When handling finishes during maintenance, small marks may show which can be easily polished away if
required. The alternative is to allow the material to age and weather naturally, which does no harm to the fitting. Additionally, when installing cast
aluminium fittings, a light coating of beeswax or oil can give the finish extended life, especially when in coastal areas. For all models, we highly
recommend that exterior fittings are cleaned once per year with fresh water and oiled or waxed to give longer service. Lenses and glasses also
benefit from cleaning but take care with polycarbonate or acrylic as these materials can easily scratch if any abrasive cloth is used.
3. IP RATINGS. All exterior fittings have an IP (Ingress Protection) rating which is a declaration of how much protection any product has against the
ingress of both water and dust / particles. The minimum rating for an outdoor luminaire exposed to rain should be IP23 and the maximum can
be up to IP68 (this can vary in different countries) which means the fitting is submersible. Most of our fittings are IP44 or greater and some of the
Landscape models are up to IP67 meaning they can be covered by water up to a depth of 150mm, such as in-ground lights. See table below for
full classifications. Typically, the higher the numbers, the higher the performance.
BATHROOMS
Some of the products featured in this catalogue state an IP rating such as IP44. The term IP stands for Ingress Protection and
relates to the product’s ability to protect electrical parts from ingress of moisture and water. In particular, this is relevant for
products being used in Bathroom locations. For installation and compliance purposes, bathroom spaces have been divided
up into zones 0 to 3 and this diagram shows how lighting in a Bathroom should be planned based on these zones.
