As a business owner, you will definitely want to optimize your investment in your lighting infrastructure. This means that the lights you choose should suit your business needs and also last long and be cost-efficient. For some locations of your business, you may have a requirement to buy wet location lighting for areas where there might be excess moisture in the environment.
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The operational efficiency and longevity of a light bulb depends on a host of factors; it is not always a wise idea to buy the most expensive one in the market. For instance, the longevity of light bulbs depends to a large extent on where you install them. Certain operational conditions are harsh on specific types of light bulbs. This is especially true of humid areas and locations where the lighting fixtures receive exposure to a lot of water. That is why, as a business owner, you should buy light bulbs that are specially for wet locations.
Before learning about the various types of lighting devices that are suitable for installation in wet locations, you should know more about the features of such areas. This knowledge will help you determine which areas in your business premises will need to use bulbs with wet location lighting specifications.
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In the United States, the Underwriters Laboratories (UL) tests and rates light bulbs to facilitate their correct and safe usage. The UL rates lighting devices for their usage in wet locations. Usually the wires in a wet location lighting device are within its metal parts to protect them from water and humidity. This also reduces the danger of fires. These bulbs prevent the accumulation of water on its live parts, conductors, and electrical components. These are the parts that cannot withstand humidity and moisture.
However, before choosing a lighting device for a wet location, you will need to know about the various lighting “zones” and the “IP” (Ingress Protection) ratings of lighting devices.

What is a Wet Location?
A wet location may be a spot inside your business premises or may be a region outdoors. This is a spot where the lighting devices receive continuous exposure to water or any other liquid. The liquid may splash, drip, or flow on the lighting devices and damage the electrical components of the fixture. The typical wet locations within a facility include the exterior walls of the building, stairwells, uncovered garages, driveways and walkways, and uncovered porches. The lighting fixtures in these areas get exposure to the elements, like rain, hail, sleet, and snow. There may also be wet locations in certain manufacturing and production areas where a lot of steam generates. Certain areas of the washroom inside the business premises may also have a wet location lighting designation. The lighting fixtures in these areas should be up to safety and operational regulations so that the electrical components have protection from water. Continuous exposure to water not only lessens the lifespan and operational efficiency of light bulbs but may also turn the lighting device into a potential fire hazard.Fixtures for Wet Location Lighting
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