IP02 vs IP07
Head-to-head comparison of two IEC 60529 ingress protection ratings.
IP02 and IP07 are both IEC 60529 ingress protection codes, but they differ in liquid protection (level 2 vs 7). IP02 is rated for no protection and dripping water at 15° tilt, while IP07 provides no protection and temporary immersion (up to 1 m).
Engineered to deliver no protection against solid objects and protection against vertically falling drops of water when the enclosure is tilted up to 15° from its normal position.. Classified as IEC 60529 ingress protection code IP02, it pairs solid level 0 with liquid level 2.
IP07 is an ingress protection code that ensures no protection against solid objects and protection against the effects of temporary immersion in water. Ingress of water in quantities causing harmful effects shall not be possible.. It is an IEC 60529 ingress protection code combining first-digit (solid) level 0 with second-digit (liquid) level 7.
Detailed comparison
The stronger rating on each row is highlighted in emerald.
Solid protection (first digit)
IP02
0 — No Protection
IP07
0 — No Protection
Liquid protection (second digit)
IP02
2 — Dripping Water at 15° Tilt
IP07
7 — Temporary Immersion (up to 1 m)
Dust-tight
IP02
No
IP07
No
Water-jet resistant
IP02
No
IP07
Yes
Submersible
IP02
No
IP07
Yes
Outdoor suitable
IP02
No
IP07
Yes
The exact difference (IP02 vs IP07)
Solid protection
IP02
Level 0 — No Protection
IP07
Level 0 — No Protection
Both IP02 and IP07 share the same solid protection: No Protection.
Liquid protection
IP02
Level 2 — Dripping Water at 15° Tilt
IP07
Level 7 — Temporary Immersion (up to 1 m)
IP02 handles 0.3 mm/min drip rate (Dripping Water at 15° Tilt), while IP07 handles Hydrostatic ~10 kPa at 1 m (Temporary Immersion (up to 1 m)). IP07 provides 5 levels more liquid protection.
NEMA equivalents
No direct NEMA equivalent.
No direct NEMA equivalent.
Recommendation
IP07 offers higher overall protection than IP02. Choose IP07 for harsher environments; IP02 may suffice for milder conditions and can be more cost-effective.