APUS 0.8W LED Step Light 12V Daylight - White

The APUS is a recessed LED step light that beds flush into the wall to mark a level change without throwing light into the eyes. It draws just 0.8W on a 12V DC supply and gives 15 lumens at 6500K, a crisp daylight tone that reads clearly against pale plaster or tiled risers. Sometimes listed under the US term step light, this small square fitting puts a low, controlled wash exactly where a foot lands rather than lighting a whole space.

Set into the wall at low level, the APUS suits indoor stairways, split-level landings, hallway steps and the side of a raised platform where a guide marker matters more than brightness. Because it is a marker rather than ambient room lighting, think of its output as a short downward pool around each tread rather than a measured coverage area, so a run of several units spaced along a flight gives an even line of cues. The 12V DC feed keeps it well suited to a low-voltage step-lighting circuit driven from a remote transformer.

Built around a polished stainless steel face with a plastic body, the APUS measures 75 by 23 by 75 mm and weighs 84 g, recessing into the wall via its rear-mount fixing. It carries an IP20 rating, so it is for dry indoor positions only and should be kept clear of bathrooms, porches and any exposed location. The LED is integrated and rated to 50,000 hours, it is not dimmable, and the white finish keeps the visible trim discreet. The wider Apus range covers further low-voltage step and marker options in matching tones.

Does the APUS need a transformer?

Yes. It runs on 12V DC, so it must be wired to a suitable low-voltage driver or transformer rather than connected straight to the mains. A single transformer can usually feed several units across one step-lighting circuit.

Can it be used outdoors or in a bathroom?

No. The APUS is rated IP20, which means dry indoor use only. Keep it out of bathrooms, porches and any damp or exposed position, where a higher IP rating would be required instead.

How is it installed?

It is a recessed wall fitting, so it sets flush into a prepared opening in the wall at low level beside the step. The 75 by 23 by 75 mm body sits within the wall, leaving only the white square face visible.

How should the face be cleaned?

Wipe the white face and the polished stainless steel trim with a soft, slightly damp cloth and dry it off. Avoid abrasive pads or harsh solvents so the finish stays unmarked over time.