SLV BIG White 2026

Lighting in a modern feel-good environment should be functional, restorative and safe, so it is vital to choose the right IP rating depending on where the light will be used.

The abbreviation IP stands for Ingress Protection. The first digit in these standardised IP codes indicates the protection against solid objects, the second digit indicates protection against moisture. It is the latter that is particularly important for bathrooms and outdoor areas.

FOREIGN OBJECTS WATER

No protection

No protection

0

0

Protection against larger solid foreign bodies from a diameter of 50 mm

Protection against vertically falling water droplets

1

1

Protection against medium solid foreign bodies from a diameter of 12.5 mm

Protection against falling water droplets if the housing is tilted up to 15°

2

2

Protection against spraying water falling at up to 60° from the vertical

Protection against smaller solid foreign bodies from a diameter of 2.5 mm

3

3

Protection against water splashing from all sides

Protection against very small solid foreign objects from a diameter of 1 mm

4

4

Protection against water jets (from a nozzle) from any angle

Protection against dust in large, harmful quantities

5

5

Protection against powerful water jets

Completely dust-tight

6

6

Protection against temporary immersion

7

Protection against continuous immersion

8

EXAMPLE IP65: The product has maximum dust protection at level 6 and high protection against water jets at level 5. It can therefore be classified as dust-tight and water-resistant.