What is an IP rated Ceiling Fan or Light Fitting?

You’ll note that some of our ceiling fans and light fittings are listed with an IP rating. The Aqua V2 DC IP66 Ceiling Fan by Hunter Pacific or the Stockholm Exterior Wall Light by Cougar are good examples. But what does IP stand for? The answer is “Ingress Protection”.

In short, it’s a rating that is applicable to how well a product is protected against solids and liquids, as published by the International Electrotechnical Commission.

As the name of the commission suggests, it’s