The importance of long-term waterproof test for led pool lighting

As an electrical equipment that is immersed in water and exposed to high humidity for a long time, swimming pool light fixture waterproof performance is directly related to safety, durability and compliance, and long-term waterproof testing is very necessary!

1.Actual use scenario matching:

Aqua lamp pool light usually need to work underwater for several years (especially embedded lamps), and short-term tests (such as 30-minute immersion of IPX8) cannot simulate the cumulative effects of long-term water pressure penetration, chemical corrosion (such as chloride ions), temperature fluctuations, etc;

2.Material aging risk

Materials such as seals and adhesives may expand, harden or degrade after prolonged immersion, and short-term tests cannot detect such slow failures;

3.International standard requirements

For example, IEC 60598-2-18 and other standards have accelerated aging test requirements for outdoor lights for pool area (such as salt spray test, thermal cycle test), which need to pass long-term verification.

If a swimming pool lights for sale only do the short-term waterproofing test,the following potential risks may occur:

1.Minor defects are missed

-Short term tests may fail to detect slow leaks (such as tiny water vapor intrusion due to capillarity);

-Defects in the moisture-proof coating of the circuit board can take months to cause a short circuit.

2.Dynamic pressure neglect

Pool water pressure will change dynamically due to personnel activities and pump operation, and short-term static test can not be simulated.

3.Chemical corrosion is delayed

The corrosion of metal contacts by chlorine and salt in swimming pool water is a gradual process, and it is difficult to be exposed to short-term tests.

4.Security and legal risks

If a leakage accident is caused by a waterproofing failure, the low voltage pool lights manufacturer may bear legal liability for inadequate testing.

The waterproof performance of the pool light is a systematic project, short-term testing is the threshold, and long-term testing is the core to ensure safety and life. Manufacturers should invest in adequate long-term environmental simulation testing during the development phase to avoid penny-wise and pound-foolish. For users, it is more reliable to choose products that have passed long-term testing.All of Shenzhen Heguang Lighting Co.,Ltd products did long-term salt water and disinfectant waterproof test,ensure all the underwater pool lighting with a reliable,durable performance,contact us immediately if you are looking for a professional pool lighting supplier !