Water resistant devices: IP ratings explained

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#282612 1-Mar-2021 14:21

This is a free NZ Consumer Magazine article people might be interested in.

An IP rating indicates how well a product resists water and dust. Learn how to read them, and what to do if the resistance fails.

26 February 2021 - Water resistance: IP ratings explained

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#2666285 1-Mar-2021 14:57

Fair Go returns tonight.

Funny enough, a core story is about a 'water resistant' mobile issue. That ends up not so resistant. Likely the reasoning behind so when they refer to consumer, they have a pre set reference.

My instant reaction was. Proof. Vs Resistance.

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#2666300 1-Mar-2021 15:26

and what has happened to the phone prior to having water issues? was it dropped? has it been hot? all these things can affect the resistance to water