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Pollution Degree

Pollution degree 1
No pollution or only dry, non-conductive pollution occurs. The pollution has no effect.

Pollution degree 2
Only non-conductive pollution occurs. Occasional temporary conducting as a result of dew formation must be reckoned with.

Pollution degree 3
Conductive pollution or dry, nonconductive pollution occurs that can become conductive as a result of dew formation.

Pollution degree 4
The contamination leads to continuous conductivity, e.g. caused by conductive dust, rain or snow.  

[Source: DIN VDE 0110 part 1, page 4]