outside downlights

[jimselec]

do they have to be i.p rated?

 

[matt.leung]

Yes...

 

[m4tty]

anything used outdoors would need to be ip rated for outdoor use.

 

[SPECIAL LOCATION]

do they have to be i.p rated?

Welcome to the forum Jim..

as others have said YES.

all outdoor gear will need to be outdoor rated..

typically IP44 or higher.

Guinness

 

[spinlondon]

All electrical fittings whether for use indoors or out have to be IP rated.

Just that the ratings for outdoors are diferent from indoors.