IP01 vs IP08
Head-to-head comparison of two IEC 60529 ingress protection ratings.
IP01 and IP08 are both IEC 60529 ingress protection codes, but they differ in liquid protection (level 1 vs 8). IP01 is rated for no protection and vertically dripping water, while IP08 provides no protection and continuous immersion (manufacturer-specified).
IP01 provides no protection against solid objects and protection against vertically falling drops of water. Dripping water shall have no harmful effects.. It is an IEC 60529 ingress protection code combining first-digit (solid) level 0 with second-digit (liquid) level 1.
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)
IP01
0 — No Protection
IP08
0 — No Protection
Liquid protection (second digit)
IP01
1 — Vertically Dripping Water
IP08
8 — Continuous Immersion (manufacturer-specified)
Dust-tight
IP01
No
IP08
No
Water-jet resistant
IP01
No
IP08
Yes
Submersible
IP01
No
IP08
Yes
Outdoor suitable
IP01
No
IP08
Yes
The exact difference (IP01 vs IP08)
Solid protection
IP01
Level 0 — No Protection
IP08
Level 0 — No Protection
Both IP01 and IP08 share the same solid protection: No Protection.
Liquid protection
IP01
Level 1 — Vertically Dripping Water
IP08
Level 8 — Continuous Immersion (manufacturer-specified)
IP01 handles 0.1 mm/min drip rate (Vertically Dripping Water), while IP08 handles Specified by manufacturer (Continuous Immersion (manufacturer-specified)). IP08 provides 7 levels more liquid protection.
NEMA equivalents
No direct NEMA equivalent.
No direct NEMA equivalent.
Recommendation
IP08 offers higher overall protection than IP01. Choose IP08 for harsher environments; IP01 may suffice for milder conditions and can be more cost-effective.