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Simply so, can ip65 downlights be used outside?

There is a wide range of wall lights, but not all can be used outdoors; it is recommended to install a wall fitting that is at least IP44 rated so that water would not reach the electricals, or even an IP65 or IP67 waterproof fitting (to be more secure).

One may also ask, what IP rating do I need for outside lights? The minimum IP rating you should look for in a garden light is IPX3 (normally IP43), which protects against rain or spraying water at a 60° angle from vertical. Choose an IPX4 (normally IP44) rating for exposed areas.

Likewise, is ip44 OK for outdoor use?

IP44 is generally OK for common garden use and standard weather. We do offer lights with IP66 ratings such as our Fumagalli Garden Lights range. These are specifically made to be very hard wearing against weather and are also rust and corrosion free.

Which IP rating is waterproof?

For enclosures, the typical “waterproof” IP ratings are IP67, IP66 and IP65 enclosures. The chart below gives the specifics of what these ratings mean and how they are measured. Water projected by a nozzle (6.3 mm) against enclosure from any direction shall have no harmful effects.