What is IP65 rating vs vague marketing terms such as ‘waterproof’

Prior to August 2023, fans sold by CAMCOOLERLLC were not waterproof or water resistant.  Since we have upgraded our fan selection and they are rated at IP65.  What does that mean? Read below to find out.

Unlike more vague marketing terms such as ‘waterproof’ – which don’t necessarily define precisely where and to what extent an item can resist moisture ingress – an IP rating is designed to provide a far more specific account.

As we’ll see further, each of the digits in an IP rating reveals detailed information about the exact level of protection/resistance the item in question can be expected to deliver.

IP65 Level of Protection
First Digit	Level of Protection
6	Full protection against dust and other particulates, including a vacuum seal, tested against continuous airflow
Second Digit	Level of Protection
5	Protection against low-pressure jets (6.3mm) of directed water from any angle (limited ingress permitted with no harmful effects)

Basically, our IP65 fans are NOT 100 percent waterproof so don’t go dipping them into a bucket of water. They are rated for limited water exposure like precipitation or from water sprinklers.

If you have a previous version of a cooler fan from us and the label on the fan doesn’t say IP65, then they are not waterproof and should still be protected from rain or water the ground crew might apply to a softball or baseball infield.