What IP & NEMA ratings are meant for submersion?

Enclosures rated for temporary submersion should meet NEMA 6 or IP67 requirements to be considered safe for use.

Enclosures rated for complete submersion should meet NEMA 6P or IP68 requirements to be considered safe for use.

Rating Definitions:

IP67: Protection from submersion in water with a depth of up to 1 meter (or 3.3 feet) for up to 30 mins

IP68: Protection from submersion in water with a depth of more than 1 meter (no definitive time frame)

NEMA 6: Protection against occasional temporary submersion at a limited depth. Per UL-50, the 6 Temporary Submersion testing is done at a depth of 6' for a 30-minute period.

NEMA 6P: Protection against prolonged submersion at limited depth in water. Per UL-50, the 6P Prolonged Submersion testing is done at a depth of 6' for a 24-hour period.

Polycase offers a complete selection of submersible enclosures for your waterproof electrical or electronics applications. Choose from high-quality IP67 rated junction boxes, IP68 electrical boxes, NEMA 6 enclosures, and NEMA 6P enclosures.

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