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IP Ratings & Hearing Aids: Sweat, Rain and Indian Monsoons
Decoding IP68
The first digit (6) means dust-tight; the second (8) means the sealed housing survived sustained immersion testing. Practically: sweat during walks, getting caught in rain, high humidity — all survivable. What IP68 does not mean: swim-proof or shower-proof. Chlorine, soap and sustained soaking defeat the seals, and moisture damage is excluded from warranty.
The monsoon protocol
Humidity is the slow killer — it corrodes receiver contacts over months. Three habits: store the aids in their closed charging case nightly; use the supplied drying capsule (or an electronic dehumidifier box, ~₹1,500) June through September in coastal and monsoon cities; wipe devices with the dry cloth after sweaty days. Wax guards also swell and clog faster in humidity — change monthly, two-minute job.
If a soaking happens
Switch off, wipe, leave in the drying kit overnight — never a hair-dryer or the fridge (yes, we've seen both). If sound remains weak next morning, book service; early receiver replacement is cheap compared to corrosion left to spread.
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