LED lights are gaining popularity every year. They are economical, have a low cost, excellent quality and long life. But the choice of LED lighting devices should be approached very carefully. Especially experts recommend paying attention to the degree of protection of lighting devices.
The most common protection classes
IP20 - luminaires that are suitable for dry, unpolluted rooms, such as offices, theaters, apartments.
IP21, 22, 23 - lighting devices that can be installed in unheated industrial shops and technical rooms.
IP43, 44 - devices that have little protection and can withstand small impurities and drip moisture. Often used for industrial premises and streets.
IP50 - light sources that are well protected from contamination. They are easy to clean. Have protection against solid particles. The fragments of a broken bulb will not penetrate into the room, but will remain inside the lamp. They can be used in food industry enterprises.
IP54 is a wall-mounted LED lamp with excellent moisture resistance. It can be used for installation under canopies, in industrial rooms with high humidity.
IP60 is a device that has a high degree of protection against dust. It is used in industrial halls and workshops with high dust emission. It is rare, more often replaced by IP65. An LED lamp with such protection is installed in dusty environments and in rooms with high humidity. It is considered one of the best.
IP65
The lamp of the LED consignment note IP65 has the highest degree of security. Such lighting fixtures are excellent for apartments and dry offices, as well as for dirty industrial workshops or outdoor installations. When choosing, it is important to remember that the higher the degree of protection, the more tight the lighting fixture will be.
IP65-protected LED luminaire can be easily installed in any environment. It is equipped with a robust and powerful housing that perfectly protects the light from dust, moisture, dirt and particulate matter. Mechanical damage to such a lamp is also not terrible.
In addition, with IP65 protection, the LED lamp can withstand large temperature differences. Neither Russian frosty winters, nor hot summer days are afraid of him. Quite often, such lighting devices are installed in workshops where industrial machine tools work. Vibration effects also do not have any effect on lamps with such an indicator of protection.
Saving
The LED wall lamp with a high type of protection is not only a durable and reliable lighting device, but also an economical and energy-efficient light source. Installation of such devices can significantly save on utility bills. According to experts, the use of LED lighting can significantly reduce energy costs. In addition, they have a high degree of payback.
Advantages
In addition to economical use, the IP65-protected LED luminaire has a number of significant advantages. Such light sources are able to reliably run smoothly for many hours. In addition, they are completely safe for health, as there is no effect of flickering, blinking, glare and pulsation. Such devices do not heat up, and they can be used for installation in any surface, including drywall or PVC.
A significant advantage of IP65 luminaires is the absence of burnout. Hence, even greater efficiency, because changing the lamp or calling the repairman will have to be very rare. They are also convenient in that they can provide instant illumination of a large area. Some types of industrial fixtures need a certain amount of time to flare up. LED fixtures are not required. They immediately give a bright light beam.
Extreme conditions
IP65 industrial, home and outdoor LED luminaires are able to work even in extreme conditions. Record high (low) temperature, pressure drops, high humidity they are not afraid of. They have good fire resistance. Uninterrupted operation is guaranteed in dusty and damp conditions. Such light sources will not show any reaction to voltage drops in the mains.
It is important to remember that only devices with a degree of protection IP65 have this set of positive qualities. The LED wall lamp with a lower degree of protection cannot be used in dusty warehouses or industrial enterprises with mechanisms that emit strong vibrations.
Cost
In stores today, a wide variety of IP65 LED lights are presented. The price will depend on the type, shape, size and some other parameters. For example, a small round street lamp with a degree of protection IP65 will cost the buyer 250-390 rubles. Larger in size - from 450 to 900 rubles. An overhead lamp of a rectangular or square shape will cost from 1150 rubles and above.
Of course, a lamp with a metal more durable body will cost an order of magnitude more expensive than a plastic device. The price will depend on the point of sale. Say, in online stores the price will be lower. Ordering a wholesale batch will also reduce the cost of purchasing LED lights. There are many options for saving, and it is not difficult to find them, the main thing is the correct and thoughtful choice of the lighting devices themselves.