Matrix Link Lead

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All electrical devices are tested to determine a level of resistance against the intrusion of solids and liquids.

Once tested, the product is given an IP rating, which stands for Ingress Protection. IP Rating uses a two-digit code where the first digit is a number value of between 0 & 6, for protection against ingress from a solid object, and the second digit is a number value of between 0 & 9, for resistance against ingress of moisture.

Ingress protection is important as it allows the safe use of lighting equipment within environments where it is possible dust particles and water may get into the fitting and having a suitable IP Rating will give customer confidence in purchasing lighting fittings which are suited to the application into which they are to be installed.

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There are three classified zones and a further zone which is for installations classed as being outside of the other zones

Zone 0 is the area inside the bath or in the shower tray itself and if lighting is required, any fitting which is used must be LV, to a maximum of 12Volts and rated to at least IPX7.

Zone 1 is the area above the bath or shower tray up to a height of 2250mm from the bathroom floor with any fitting installed having a minimum IPX4 rating and if there is a likelihood of water jets being used for cleaning purposes, replace lighting to IPX5.

Zone 2 is the area extending to 600mm outside the perimeter of the bath and to a height of 2250mm from the bathroom floor with any fitting having a minimum IPX4 rating. It is good practice that the area around a wash basin, within a radius of 600mm of any tap is Zone 2 and if there is a likelihood of water jets being used for cleaning purposes, replace lighting to IPX5.

The areas deemed to be outside the Zones are anywhere within the bathroom which are located outside of Zone 0, Zone 1 & Zone 2, subject to their specific limits and where no water jet is likely to be used. Any fitting installed need not have any ingress protection, however if there is any likelihood of water jets ever being used replace the lighting to IPX5.

Full details can be found in the IEE Wiring Regulations.

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