The IP protection level of laser lights directly determines their usage environment and durability, especially for outdoor performances and open-air bars. Choosing the wrong protection level can easily damage the equipment, resulting in extremely high later maintenance costs. Many beginners ignore this point, leading to equipment failure after a few uses, which is not worth the loss.
The IP protection level consists of two digits: the first represents the dustproof level, and the second represents the waterproof level. The higher the number, the stronger the protection ability. For common laser light scenarios, the adaptability of different protection levels is completely different: IP60 and below are only suitable for dry indoor environments, such as closed bars and studios, and cannot resist dust and water vapor; IP65 is suitable for semi-outdoor or humid indoor environments, capable of resisting light rain and moderate dust, and is suitable for open squares and semi-open bars; IP66 is suitable for full outdoor scenarios, capable of resisting heavy rain and strong dust, and is the first choice for outdoor EDM festivals and cultural and tourism night tours.
In addition, when using outdoors, in addition to the IP level, attention should also be paid to the equipment’s heat dissipation and low/high temperature resistance to avoid equipment shutdown caused by extreme weather. For indoor scenarios with humid environments (such as near bar kitchens), it is also recommended to choose IP65 and above protection to prevent water vapor from entering the body and extend the service life of the equipment.
Summary: Choose IP60+ for dry indoor environments, IP65+ for humid/semi-outdoor environments, and IP66+ for full outdoor environments. Choosing accurately according to the usage environment can avoid equipment damage and reduce operation and maintenance costs.（lightspace）