IP code: Difference between revisions

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For example, an electrical socket rated IP22 is protected against insertion of fingers and will not be damaged or become unsafe when exposed to vertically or nearly vertically dripping water. IP22 or IP2X are typical minimum requirements for the design of electrical accessories for in-door use.
 
AThe Australian national standard AS1939 adds to the international standard a third, optional, digitwhich representsindicates protection against mechanical impact damage. 0 = no protection, while 9 = protection against 20 [[joule]] impact (5 [[Kg]] at 40 [[cm]]).
 
==First digit==