APUS 1.3W Mains LED Step Light Warm White - Steel

The APUS is a recessed LED step light that sits flush in the wall, drawing 1.3W direct from a 220-240V AC mains supply with no separate transformer to wire in. It puts out 13 lumens of warm white light at 3000K, a low and even output designed to graze across a surface rather than fill a room. In the US this style of fitting is known as a recessed step light or stair light, and the APUS keeps to a compact square 75 x 23 x 75 mm body so it reads as a quiet detail in the wall face.

This is a low-level marker light rather than ambient room lighting, so its job is guiding rather than illuminating. The warm 3000K beam washes downward and outward to pick out the edge of a step, the line of a staircase or a hallway skirting at night, giving enough definition to move around safely without a bright overhead source. It suits indoor stairwells, landings and corridors where you want a soft run of low markers. Because it carries an IP20 rating it is for dry interior positions only; keep it clear of bathrooms, porches and any outdoor or damp location.

The faceplate is polished stainless steel with a plastic body behind it, giving a clean steel finish that sits well against painted or rendered walls. The fitting recesses into the wall and runs straight from mains AC, with the LED integrated and rated for around 50,000 hours, so there is no bulb to replace. It is not dimmable. The Ra 80 colour rendering keeps the warm tone natural across nearby surfaces. The APUS sits within a wider range of low-level Apus markers for matching a full run of stairs.

Does it need a separate transformer or driver?

No. The APUS runs directly from a 220-240V AC mains supply at 1.3W, so there is no 12V transformer or external driver to install. It wires in like a standard mains fitting.

Can it be used outdoors or in a bathroom?

No. This fitting is rated IP20, which means dry indoor use only. Keep it clear of bathrooms, porches, garden walls and any damp or sheltered-outdoor position, and use a suitably IP-rated fitting in those areas instead.

How is it installed?

It is a recessed wall fitting, so it sits flush in a prepared opening in the wall face rather than mounting on the surface. The compact 75 x 23 x 75 mm square body keeps the cut-out small and discreet along a stairway or corridor.

How do I clean and maintain it?

Wipe the polished stainless steel faceplate with a soft, slightly damp cloth and dry it to avoid marks; avoid abrasive cleaners that could scratch the finish. The LED is integrated and rated for around 50,000 hours, so there is no bulb to change.