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 Aquapac US Store > Questions > What do you mean by "100% Waterproof"?

What do you mean by "100% Waterproof"?

Independent Testing

In August 2008 IC Consultants Ltd (part of the Mechanical Engineering Department of Imperial College, London) were commissioned to make an independent assessment of the waterproofness of the Aquapac range.

The tests were carried out using a purpose-built pressure chamber (pictured here).

All the cases met Aquapac's waterproof claims (see below).

Every case sealed with our patented Aquaclip® seal tested 100% waterproof to at least 0.5 bar, which is equivalent to a depth of 16.7 feet (5.1m) of water. Some tested waterproof to 2.0 bar, which is equivalent to 66.9 feet (20.4m) of water.

In-House Testing

During manufacture we batch-test the cases in our own pressure chamber for 5 minutes at 1.0 bar, which is equivalent to 33ft (10.1m) of water.

We also do a simple, manual squeeze-in-a-basin test!

Waterproof Rating System

We've introduced a system to clearly identify the waterproofness of each Aquapac product.
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Purpose-built Pressure ChamberPurpose-built Pressure Chamber
Splashproof

Splashproof

Withstands rain and light splashing.
Suitable for hiking and camping activities.
Not designed for prolonged exposure to heavy rain or for submersion.

Watertight

Watertight

Withstands quick submersions and will float if dropped in the water
Suitable for sailing and activities on or around water.
Not designed for prolonged submersion.

Submersible

Submersible

Withstands submersions of 15ft (5m) for at least 30 minutes.
Suitable for swimming and snorkelling.
Not designed for submersion beyond 15ft (5m).

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