IP class LEDs, LED-strips and LED lighting

The IP class, also known as the International Protection Rating, is a code for LEDs, LED strips and LED lighting, which represents the degree to which the housing is protected against moisture, water, contact, etc. Below is an overview of the IP classes:

IP20
IP20 is not waterproof and only intended for dry places

IP33
IP33 is not waterproof and intended for indoor use (most similar to IP20)

IP64 en IP65
IP64 and IP65 are splash proof, protected against splashing water and can be used in rooms where moisture and water vapor occasionally occurs, but indoors. With the IP64 and IP65 LED strips, the LEDs are provided with a protective layer so that the LEDs remain dry in the event of splashing water.

IP67
IP67 is waterproof for a limited time. These LEDs, LED strips or LED lighting are suitable for use in wet, damp areas. With the IP67, the LED strip is in a hollow silicone sleeve and is water resistant. This strip is therefore resistant to water, but cannot be submerged continuously.

IP68
IP68 is waterproof, can be used permanently under water. With the IP68 LED strip, the strip is contained in a hollow silicone sleeve that is solidly filled with a transparent silicone. This strip is completely protected against staying under water. A small disadvantage of this water-resistant LED strip is that it is relatively more difficult to shorten than a regular LED strip. This is because the soldering points must first be made free of silicone in order to be able to solder the wires. And to make the LED strip waterproof again, the end caps must be glued with glue.