What camera housing should I use and at what IP Rating?
Camera housings come in various shapes and sizes. With regard to the correct IP rating protection, this will range from dust and water ingress. This system is governed by a number of European and British standards.
IP55
Protected against dust - limited ingress.
Protection against low pressure jets of water from all directions – limited ingress permitted.
IP65
Protection against dust - no ingress.
Protection against low pressure jets of water from all directions – limited ingress permitted
Protection against high pressure water from all directions - limited ingress permitted.