IP08 vs IP36
Head-to-head comparison of two IEC 60529 ingress protection ratings.
IP08 and IP36 are both IEC 60529 ingress protection codes, but they differ in solid-object protection (level 0 vs 3) and liquid protection (level 8 vs 6). IP08 is rated for no protection and continuous immersion (manufacturer-specified), while IP36 provides > 2.5 mm — tool / wire 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.
The IP36 classification guarantees protection against solid objects larger than 2.5 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.. It is an IEC 60529 ingress protection code combining first-digit (solid) level 3 with second-digit (liquid) level 6.
Detailed comparison
The stronger rating on each row is highlighted in emerald.
Solid protection (first digit)
IP08
0 — No Protection
IP36
3 — > 2.5 mm — Tool / Wire
Liquid protection (second digit)
IP08
8 — Continuous Immersion (manufacturer-specified)
IP36
6 — Powerful Water Jets (12.5 mm nozzle)
Dust-tight
IP08
No
IP36
No
Water-jet resistant
IP08
Yes
IP36
Yes
Submersible
IP08
Yes
IP36
No
Outdoor suitable
IP08
Yes
IP36
Yes
The exact difference (IP08 vs IP36)
Solid protection
IP08
Level 0 — No Protection
IP36
Level 3 — > 2.5 mm — Tool / Wire
IP08 provides "No Protection" (level 0), while IP36 provides "> 2.5 mm — Tool / Wire" (level 3). IP36 is 3 levels higher.
Liquid protection
IP08
Level 8 — Continuous Immersion (manufacturer-specified)
IP36
Level 6 — Powerful Water Jets (12.5 mm nozzle)
IP08 handles Specified by manufacturer (Continuous Immersion (manufacturer-specified)), while IP36 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
IP36 offers higher overall protection than IP08. Choose IP36 for harsher environments; IP08 may suffice for milder conditions and can be more cost-effective.