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section 714 outdoor lighting -two IP specs understanding

psychicwarrior over 3 years ago

Hello folks - good evening

≥ IP 2X stated in 714.411.2.201 (basic protection) when access door open

≥ IP 33 stated in 714.512.2.105 (external influences) for electrical equipment

Is it to be read as the 33 for when gear is not enclosed and behind access door eg. inside lighting column , where it can be 2X … or ?

Thank you

Habs

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0 psychicwarrior over 3 years ago

Legh Richardson:
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However,
I read it as 2X when the door is open and 33 generally when the door is closed.
Legh
Should it have just been stated as IP33 then (no mention of 2X), or is there some subtle reason for it I have missed ?
As mentioned, I read it as IP33 for equipment not contained, but for that inside the ‘enclosure’ behind the door (whether open or not) IP2X … but it is odd …
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0 psychicwarrior over 3 years ago

Legh Richardson:
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However,
I read it as 2X when the door is open and 33 generally when the door is closed.
Legh
Should it have just been stated as IP33 then (no mention of 2X), or is there some subtle reason for it I have missed ?
As mentioned, I read it as IP33 for equipment not contained, but for that inside the ‘enclosure’ behind the door (whether open or not) IP2X … but it is odd …
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