IP02 vs IP08
Head-to-head comparison of two IEC 60529 ingress protection ratings.
IP02 and IP08 are both IEC 60529 ingress protection codes, but they differ in liquid protection (level 2 vs 8). IP02 is rated for no protection and dripping water at 15° tilt, while IP08 provides no protection and continuous immersion (manufacturer-specified).
Engineered to deliver no protection against solid objects and protection against vertically falling drops of water when the enclosure is tilted up to 15° from its normal position.. Classified as IEC 60529 ingress protection code IP02, it pairs solid level 0 with liquid level 2.
Built to withstand no protection against solid objects and protection against the effects of continuous immersion in water under conditions specified by the manufacturer.. Classified as IEC 60529 ingress protection code IP08, it pairs solid level 0 with liquid level 8.
Detailed comparison
The stronger rating on each row is highlighted in emerald.
Solid protection (first digit)
IP02
0 — No Protection
IP08
0 — No Protection
Liquid protection (second digit)
IP02
2 — Dripping Water at 15° Tilt
IP08
8 — Continuous Immersion (manufacturer-specified)
Dust-tight
IP02
No
IP08
No
Water-jet resistant
IP02
No
IP08
Yes
Submersible
IP02
No
IP08
Yes
Outdoor suitable
IP02
No
IP08
Yes
The exact difference (IP02 vs IP08)
Solid protection
IP02
Level 0 — No Protection
IP08
Level 0 — No Protection
Both IP02 and IP08 share the same solid protection: No Protection.
Liquid protection
IP02
Level 2 — Dripping Water at 15° Tilt
IP08
Level 8 — Continuous Immersion (manufacturer-specified)
IP02 handles 0.3 mm/min drip rate (Dripping Water at 15° Tilt), while IP08 handles Specified by manufacturer (Continuous Immersion (manufacturer-specified)). IP08 provides 6 levels more liquid protection.
NEMA equivalents
No direct NEMA equivalent.
No direct NEMA equivalent.
Recommendation
IP08 offers higher overall protection than IP02. Choose IP08 for harsher environments; IP02 may suffice for milder conditions and can be more cost-effective.