BRUCK FAQ
Security
1. What should I consider when lighting wet rooms (bathroom, etc.)?
Bathrooms require higher safety standards than other living spaces. Lights installed in certain areas of a bathroom must also be rated for wet locations, meaning they need to be well protected against water and moisture. The specific protection level provides this information. The letters IP are always used, followed by two digits. These digits indicate the level of protection the light offers against foreign objects (1st digit) and moisture (2nd digit).
| 1st Digit | 2nd Digit |
|---|---|
| 0 – unprotected | unprotected |
| 1 – protected against solid objects > 50 mm | protected against dripping water |
| 2 – protected against solid objects > 12 mm | protected against dripping water at an angle < 15° |
| 3 – protected against solid objects > 2.5 mm | protected against spraying water |
| 4 – protected against solid objects > 1 mm | protected against splashing water |
| 5 – dust-protected | protected against water jets |
| 6 – dust-tight | protected against powerful water jets |
| 7 – / | protected against temporary immersion |
| 8 – / | protected against continuous immersion |