IP44 or IP65 for bathroom?

ipjodan · 21 Oct 2006

Title says it all, looking to buy some downlights for bathroom

IP44 - http://www.screwfix.com/app/sfd/cat/pro.jsp?cId=101162&ts=57670&id=93450

IP65 - http://www.screwfix.com/app/sfd/cat/pro.jsp?cId=101162&ts=57670&id=48434

The IP65 looks like the light is recessed quite far back in the fitting - will this cause shadow problems?

Lectrician · 21 Oct 2006

IPx4 max required for bathrooms

(unless there is a possibility of housing down, and then it's IPx5).

Steve · 21 Oct 2006

ipjodan said:
The IP65 looks like the light is recessed quite far back in the fitting - will this cause shadow problems?

You're installing downlights. AKA shadow-makers.

Taylortwocities · 21 Oct 2006

Depends on your ceiling height. You say bathroom, is there a shower?
This may help http://www.niceic.org.uk/downloads/Pocket Guide 1.pdf
and
http://www.niceic.org.uk/downloads/Pocket Guide 2.pdf

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IP44 or IP65 for bathroom?

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