NEMA vs IP Ratings: Which Level of Enclosure Does Your Use Case Need?
In a perfect world, your power supply would never be exposed to harsh conditions and it would run smoothly, enjoying a long, useful power supply lifespan. However, that’s not the reality.
Many applications require power supplies in environments where moisture and dust are commonplace - from powering the lights in greenhouses and grow rooms to protecting your premises with security cameras, keeping your manufacturing equipment running, and more.
That’s why you need to take note of the specific protections your use case demands. This can get complex given the nuances between NEMA and IP ratings, which is why we created this comparison guide. So, what’s the difference between NEMA vs IP ratings?
These both speak to the level of enclosure protection a power supply has. They’re just different organizations, one being the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) and the other being Europe-based International Electrotechnical Commission (IP).
Even within each of these ratings you’ll
