IP17 vs IP19K
Head-to-head comparison of two IEC 60529 ingress protection ratings.
IP17 and IP19K are both IEC 60529 ingress protection codes, but they differ in liquid protection (level 7 vs 9K). IP17 is rated for > 50 mm — back of hand and temporary immersion (up to 1 m), while IP19K provides > 50 mm — back of hand and high-pressure, high-temp water jets.
Built to withstand protection against solid objects larger than 50 mm and protection against the effects of temporary immersion in water. Ingress of water in quantities causing harmful effects shall not be possible.. Classified as IEC 60529 ingress protection code IP17, it pairs solid level 1 with liquid level 7.
Under IEC 60529, IP19K specifies protection against solid objects larger than 50 mm and resistance to high-pressure (8–10 MPa), high-temperature (80 °C) water jets. It is an IEC 60529 ingress protection code combining first-digit (solid) level 1 with second-digit (liquid) level 9K.
Detailed comparison
The stronger rating on each row is highlighted in emerald.
Solid protection (first digit)
IP17
1 — > 50 mm — Back of Hand
IP19K
1 — > 50 mm — Back of Hand
Liquid protection (second digit)
IP17
7 — Temporary Immersion (up to 1 m)
IP19K
9 — High-Pressure, High-Temp Water Jets
Dust-tight
IP17
No
IP19K
No
Water-jet resistant
IP17
Yes
IP19K
Yes
Submersible
IP17
Yes
IP19K
Yes
Outdoor suitable
IP17
Yes
IP19K
Yes
The exact difference (IP17 vs IP19K)
Solid protection
IP17
Level 1 — > 50 mm — Back of Hand
IP19K
Level 1 — > 50 mm — Back of Hand
Both IP17 and IP19K share the same solid protection: > 50 mm — Back of Hand.
Liquid protection
IP17
Level 7 — Temporary Immersion (up to 1 m)
IP19K
Level 9 — High-Pressure, High-Temp Water Jets
IP17 handles Hydrostatic ~10 kPa at 1 m (Temporary Immersion (up to 1 m)), while IP19K handles 8–10 MPa (High-Pressure, High-Temp Water Jets). IP19K provides 2 levels more liquid protection.
NEMA equivalents
No direct NEMA equivalent.
No direct NEMA equivalent.
Recommendation
IP19K offers higher overall protection than IP17. Choose IP19K for harsher environments; IP17 may suffice for milder conditions and can be more cost-effective.