IP08 vs IP26
Head-to-head comparison of two IEC 60529 ingress protection ratings.
IP08 and IP26 are both IEC 60529 ingress protection codes, but they differ in solid-object protection (level 0 vs 2) and liquid protection (level 8 vs 6). IP08 is rated for no protection and continuous immersion (manufacturer-specified), while IP26 provides > 12.5 mm — finger and powerful water jets (12.5 mm nozzle).
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.
Built to withstand protection against solid objects larger than 12.5 mm and protection against powerful water jets. Water projected in powerful jets by a 12.5 mm nozzle against the enclosure from any direction shall have no harmful effects.. Classified as IEC 60529 ingress protection code IP26, it pairs solid level 2 with liquid level 6.
Detailed comparison
The stronger rating on each row is highlighted in emerald.
Solid protection (first digit)
IP08
0 — No Protection
IP26
2 — > 12.5 mm — Finger
Liquid protection (second digit)
IP08
8 — Continuous Immersion (manufacturer-specified)
IP26
6 — Powerful Water Jets (12.5 mm nozzle)
Dust-tight
IP08
No
IP26
No
Water-jet resistant
IP08
Yes
IP26
Yes
Submersible
IP08
Yes
IP26
No
Outdoor suitable
IP08
Yes
IP26
Yes
The exact difference (IP08 vs IP26)
Solid protection
IP08
Level 0 — No Protection
IP26
Level 2 — > 12.5 mm — Finger
IP08 provides "No Protection" (level 0), while IP26 provides "> 12.5 mm — Finger" (level 2). IP26 is 2 levels higher.
Liquid protection
IP08
Level 8 — Continuous Immersion (manufacturer-specified)
IP26
Level 6 — Powerful Water Jets (12.5 mm nozzle)
IP08 handles Specified by manufacturer (Continuous Immersion (manufacturer-specified)), while IP26 handles 100 kPa (Powerful Water Jets (12.5 mm nozzle)). IP08 provides 2 levels more liquid protection.
NEMA equivalents
No direct NEMA equivalent.
No direct NEMA equivalent.
Recommendation
IP08 and IP26 offer comparable overall protection; choose based on the specific protection dimension (dust vs. water) that matters most for your application.