APUS 0.8W 12V LED Step Light Warm White - White

The APUS is a recessed LED step light built to mark a stair tread or low wall with a soft 0.8W glow. It draws 13 lumens of warm white 3000K light at Ra 80, running on a 12V DC supply rather than direct mains, which makes it a low-voltage marker fitting in the same family that US buyers know as a recessed step or marker light. The square 75 by 75 mm face sits flush in the wall, throwing a discreet wash downward across the step rather than lighting the room.

Designed for indoor stairwells, hallways, landings and along the base of a feature wall, this fitting works as a guide light rather than a source of general illumination. At 13 lumens its job is to pick out the edge of a tread or the line of a corridor in low light, so plan it as a run of several units spaced along a staircase rather than a single point. Each unit needs a 12V DC supply, so a low-voltage transformer or driver feeds the circuit, and several APUS lights can share one. Because it carries an IP20 rating it belongs strictly to dry indoor positions, so keep it out of bathrooms, porches and any exposed location.

Construction pairs polished stainless steel with a plastic body, finished in white to suit pale walls and skirting. The fitting recesses into the wall through a square aperture and sits flush once installed, with no protruding housing to catch. It runs on 12V DC and is not dimmable, holding a steady warm white output rated for 50,000 hours. The APUS sits within a wider range of low-voltage marker fittings, so matching step and wall lights can be specified across a stairway in one tone.

Does the APUS step light need a transformer?

Yes. It runs on 12V DC, so it needs a low-voltage transformer or driver between the mains and the fitting. A single suitably rated transformer can usually feed several APUS units wired on the same circuit, which keeps a stair run tidy.

Can it be used outdoors or in a bathroom?

No. The APUS carries an IP20 rating, which means it is for dry indoor use only. Keep it clear of bathrooms, porches and any exposed or damp location, and reserve it for stairwells, hallways and landings inside the home.

How is the step light installed?

It is a recessed wall fitting, set into a square aperture so the 75 by 75 mm face sits flush with the surface. Position it low on the wall beside a stair tread or along a corridor so the light washes down across the step.

How do I clean it?

Wipe the white face gently with a soft, dry or slightly damp cloth to lift dust and marks. Avoid abrasive pads and harsh solvents on the polished stainless and plastic, and make sure the surface is dry before the power is back on.