Is weatherproof the same as waterproof?
No, weatherproof means resistant to all types of weather including heavy rain.
Waterproof means submersion.
Weatherproof devices cannot be submerged.
it is best to use a specification to quantify ratings. 3BR Powersports uses the International Protection rating system. Even though this system was developed to rate enclosures the specifcation is handy for all kinds of devices.
3BR Powersports products meet the IP65 rating
| IP Rating | Time | Volume | Pressure | Distance | |
| IP65 | 15 Min | 12.50 L/min | 30.0 KPa | 3 M | |
| 2.75 Gal/Min | 4.35 PSI | 9.84 Ft | |||
| 165 Gal/Hr | |||||
| IP66 | 3 Min | 100.00 L/min | 100.0 KPa | 3 M | |
| 22.00 Gal/Min | 14.50 PSI | 9.84 Ft | |||
| 1320 Gal/Hr | |||||
| IP67 | 30 Min | Immersion at depth of 1M (bottom of device) and 15cm (top of device) | |||