Fenix rebels (IPX-8)

[techwg]

IPX-8 means "Protected against water submersion - The equipment is suitable for continual submersion in water under conditions which are identified by the manufacturer."

Yes you cant get higher than 8, but the definition states its what ever the company says who makes the light. Fenix could have a statement like "extended Dunk-proof" I wonder how good their waterproofing is.:candle:

 

[fluke]

Re: Fenix rebels (IPX-8) . . . .

Try it :laughing: :laughing:

 

[WadeF]

Re: Fenix rebels (IPX-8) . . . .

I wouldn't scuba dive with it, or go snorkling, but if it falls into a puddle, gets rained on, is in a wet pocket or back pack, it should be fine. If you drop it into your 10 foot deep pool you may push the limits of it's water proofing.

When I sold cameras that claimed similar "water proofing" they often said not to put them under pressurized streams of water. Meaning you maybe able to dunk your flashlight a foot or two under water, but if you put it under your sink tap with the faucent running at full force, or infront of garden house with a pressurized stream attachment, you could force water through the seals.

 

[WildChild]

I searched on Google and I found that IPX-8 mean waterproof up to 1.5 meters for 30 minutes.

 

[mchlwise]

I searched on Google and I found that IPX-8 mean waterproof up to 1.5 meters for 30 minutes.

Good to know. :thumbsup:

 

[greenLED]

I searched on Google and I found that IPX-8 mean waterproof up to 1.5 meters for 30 minutes.

Amazing what you can find by searching the web.

 

[techwg]

http://www.e-headlamps.com/ipx_waterproof_standard.asp
I have different information.

This is the main rule. So what you found was a stat from a flashlight from a particular vender. The number 8 rating is complete submersion to the manufactor's spec

See http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IEC_60529

 

[WildChild]

Amazing what you can find by searching the web.

I just wanted to show that I'm less lazy than most people here! :devil: