Use a vapor tight fixture anywhere water, steam, dust or wash down will reach the light. It is a sealed linear fixture, usually 4ft or 8ft, rated for wet locations. Car washes, parking garages, food areas, coolers and barns are the common jobs.
Where they belong
- Car washes and wash bays, where spray and chemicals hit the fixture.
- Parking garages, which are damp, dirty and exposed to exhaust.
- Food processing and commercial kitchens, where fixtures get washed down.
- Coolers, freezers and cold storage, where condensation forms.
- Barns, greenhouses and agricultural buildings, with dust, moisture and ammonia.
IP rating
The IP rating tells you how well the fixture keeps out dust and water. IP65 handles water jets from any direction. IP66 handles stronger jets. IP67 survives short immersion. For wash down areas, IP66 or higher is the safer pick. Our IP ratings guide explains the numbers.
Housing and lens
Polycarbonate housings resist impact and many chemicals. Fiberglass and stainless hardware hold up better in corrosive spaces like barns and some wash bays. Check the latches too. Stainless clips last longer than plastic ones where fixtures get opened or washed often.
Length, output and temperature
4ft vapor tights replace two lamp fluorescent fixtures. 8ft models cover long aisles and garage drive lanes with half the hanging points. For coolers and freezers, check the rated low temperature on the spec sheet. Our cold storage guide covers what to look for.
Common questions
What is a vapor tight light fixture?
A sealed linear fixture rated for wet locations that keeps out water, steam and dust. It is used in car washes, garages, food areas and cold storage.
What IP rating do I need for a car wash?
IP66 or higher is a good choice for spray and wash down areas.
Can vapor tight fixtures go in a freezer?
Yes, if the spec sheet lists a low enough operating temperature for the space.
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