APUS 0.8W LED Step Light 12V Daylight - Steel

The APUS is a recessed LED step light that sits flush in the wall to mark a low level edge or threshold. It draws just 0.8W and runs on 12V DC, putting out 15 lumens at a crisp 6500K daylight tone with an Ra 80 colour rendering. Across the Atlantic this type of low set fixture is usually shopped for as a step light, the same fitting used to wash a tread or skirting line with a discreet pool of light rather than to fill a room.

Because the output is deliberately small, this is accent and wayfinding light, not ambient room lighting, so it suits indoor staircases, landings, hallway skirtings and recessed wall niches where a soft marker keeps a route visible without glare. Several units spaced along a flight or corridor give an even run of low level guide light, with each fitting throwing a contained glow at floor level. The 6500K daylight tone reads clean and bright against pale plaster and stone, making it easy to follow the edge of a step in a dim space.

The body is polished stainless steel with a plastic housing, giving a compact 75 by 23 by 75 mm square face that weighs only 84 g. It is recessed mounted into the wall, so it needs a back box or void to drop into rather than surface fixing, and it is rated IP20 for dry indoor use, so keep it clear of bathrooms, porches and any exposed or damp location. The LED is integrated and non dimmable, rated for 50,000 hours, and the stainless steel face holds its finish well in everyday indoor settings. The APUS range includes further low level wall and step fittings if you are lighting a longer run.

Does this step light need a 12V transformer?

Yes. The APUS runs on 12V DC, so it must be powered through a suitable low voltage driver or transformer rather than wired straight to mains. Size the driver to cover the combined wattage of every fitting on the circuit, which is easy here as each unit draws only 0.8W.

Can I use this step light outdoors?

No. It is rated IP20, which means dry indoor use only. Keep it clear of gardens, porches, bathrooms and any damp or exposed location, and choose a higher IP rated fitting for those areas.

How is it installed?

It is recessed mounted into the wall, so it fits flush within a back box or wall void rather than sitting on the surface. The compact 75 by 23 by 75 mm square body makes it easy to set along a staircase, landing or hallway at low level.

How should I clean it?

Wipe the polished stainless steel face with a soft, dry or slightly damp cloth to lift dust and fingerprints, then buff it dry. Avoid abrasive pads or harsh cleaners, which can mark the steel and dull the finish over time.