IP rating ?
Submitted: Sunday, Mar 09, 2025 at 09:35
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Perry W2
Hey all,
So I'm doing some research into upgrading my light bar, when I came across what I beleive to be an error of a highly regarded and
well known brand, to my knowledge an IP68 rating and we'll just look at the second digit of 8 here, is rated upto 13 feet of permanent submersion,
well this brand is claiming an IP rating of "IP68" but states "Waterproof to 1 metre", am I missing something here?, What happens after more than 1 metre of submersion, will it start to let
water in?, not that it is a big deal, if my 4x4 is in this much of
water I have bigger problems at hand.
Reply By: Garry L - Sunday, Mar 09, 2025 at 09:48
Reply By: Batt's - Sunday, Mar 09, 2025 at 11:58
Sunday, Mar 09, 2025 at 11:58
Send an email to the company and ask other than that I wouldn't worry to much about it and buy what suits you.
I have noticed that some discolour not sure what brands but I have an el -chepo 12" double row Rough Country that is still clear after 4yrs and
bright enough I have done a reasonable amount of night driving over the years. Not sure why people need massive light bars I think it just a bragging thing most of the time and the glare back from signs would be blinding.
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Follow Up By: Gronk - Sunday, Mar 16, 2025 at 16:33
Sunday, Mar 16, 2025 at 16:33
I’ve gone from
driving lights to nothing….I expect to be at
camp, setup and relaxing with a beer before 4pm !
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Reply By: RMD - Sunday, Mar 09, 2025 at 16:35
Sunday, Mar 09, 2025 at 16:35
Perry.
Are you upgrading for
water submersion ability or light output? Research is really trying to find out the truth and reality and how they are related to each other. Most light bars have a BREATHER which is either open but small hole so it doesn't ingest too much after swimming and breathes out later, or a membrane which will, after a time, pass some moisture. The "IP on it"., no pun! may not mean much at all but is included for sales hype. How many buyers are going to purposely dunk it for a test?? Sometimes the clear Polycarbonate sealing rim gives up with heat anyway.
I agree with Batts, you don't need to see two mountains ahead and if they are treed or not. Enough light to see into braking distance and sides if Roos are around, or Camels, is all you need and not a high Kelvin colour either!
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