Understanding Waterproof Ratings: IP65 vs. IP67

When it comes to outdoor lighting, one of the most common questions we hear is:

“Can I leave these lights outside in the rain?”

The short answer is:
Yes — if your lights have the right waterproof rating.

Let’s break down what that means.

💡 What Is an IP Rating?

IP stands for Ingress Protection, which is an international standard for measuring the dust and water resistance of electronic devices.

It consists of "IP" + two digits, such as IP65 or IP67.

Each digit represents a different protection capability:

• The first digit (0-6): Dustproof level, indicating the protection against solids (such as dust and sand)
• The second digit (0-9): Waterproof level, indicating the protection against liquids (such as rain and water jets)

🛡 Example: What Do IP65 and IP67 Mean?

🌧 So Which One Do I Need?

IP65 is perfect for regular outdoor use:

Light rain, splashing water, and even washing with a hose are no problem.
→ Very suitable for garden lights, lawn lights, small outdoor decorative lights,
just like many of Rueelight's lamps.

IP67 is even more durable:

IP67 has stronger protection and can be immersed in water for a short time.
→ Suitable for installation near swimming pools, fountains, and areas prone to heavy rain.

🛒 Why Rueelight's Lights Are Rain-Ready

Most of our Rueelight outdoor lights (including the best-selling Glow & Sound Lawn Light) have an IP65 or higher protection level, which means:

• No need to move them indoors when it rains, saving worry and effort.
• Can be used all year round, regardless of wind, sun, rain, snow, and hail.
• Each product has been tested for waterproofing, not just paper parameters.

Whether you are creating a small corner in the backyard or arranging an entire lawn,
Rueelight's lights can accompany you to shine in the wind.

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