Marine grade 316 stainless steel, mains voltage louvred step light with GU10 lamp that recesses flush into a step or wall face and washes the tread with an even horizontal spread of light.
Hunza Step Light Louvre GU10 - Stainless Steel - Mains
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A step light that washes the whole tread, not a single spot
The Hunza Step Light Louvre GU10 is a small, round fitting that recesses flush into the face of a step, wall or riser. Instead of an open lens throwing a single beam, the face is cut with five horizontal slats. Light escapes sideways through those slats and spreads into a wide, even band across the tread below, rather than one bright patch in the middle.
This is the mains version, wired directly to 240V with a GU10 lamp sitting behind the louvre, so there is no transformer to install.
Marine grade stainless steel
This version is made from solid 316 marine grade stainless steel, brushed to a satin finish. We checked Hunza's own studio photography before writing this, and the whole visible face, including the louvre itself, is solid stainless steel rather than a plated or powder coated part.
- 316 grade is the specification Hunza uses for its coastal and marine rated fittings, chosen for its resistance to corrosion.
- It can still pick up a light surface tarnish in exposed or salty environments. Hunza recommends regular washing to keep it looking its best.
- Finish colours shown on screen are a guide only, so ask us for a physical swatch if you're matching several fittings.
How It Works
- Recessed body 63.5mm diameter, 90mm length, into a 63.5mm cut out. It's slightly longer than the low voltage version to fit the GU10 lamp.
- Flange 88mm diameter and only 4mm deep, so it sits close to flush with the surrounding surface.
- Wired in parallel, straight to the mains. No transformer or driver is needed.
- Takes a Hunza approved GU10 LED lamp (sold separately), fitted behind the louvre.
- The louvre is fixed in the flange, so the horizontal spread is set by the slats rather than something you aim on site.
- Rated IP66, with a 10 year warranty.
- The same design is also available as a low voltage version for those already running a transformer, and as a Pure LED version with an integrated chip instead of a replaceable lamp.
Where It Works Best
- Steps and staircases, especially runs where every tread needs even light rather than isolated pools.
- Low garden walls and retaining walls either side of a flight of steps.
- Coastal or exposed gardens, where the 316 grade steel is better suited to salt air than standard stainless.
- Projects without existing low voltage cabling, since this version runs straight off the mains.
Our own installations
The in situ photographs on this page are Moonlight Design's own designs and installations, not stock imagery. They show stone staircases and garden steps we have actually lit, including a wide stone staircase descending to a brick courtyard and a wide symmetrical staircase leading up to a house, both washed evenly along each tread. None of these particular photos show a fitting close enough to confirm which finish is pictured, so treat them as a guide to how the light behaves on a real staircase rather than a colour reference.
Good to Know
- Usually ships within 2 to 3 days. If it's out of stock, please allow 3 to 5 weeks.
- Returns accepted within 14 days if the fitting is unused, uninstalled and in its original packaging.
- No bulb is supplied. Use a Hunza approved GU10 LED lamp to keep the IP rating and warranty valid.
- This is a mains fitting, so it must be wired by a qualified electrician.
- Strictly for outdoor use.
- We always recommend having outdoor lighting installed by a registered NICEIC electrician.
Questions People Ask
What does the louvre design do that a plain eyelid or solid hood step light doesn't?
An eyelid or hood shields the lamp from one side and throws light more in a single direction. The louvre's five horizontal slats spread light sideways across the whole width of the fitting, giving a more even wash along the tread instead of one bright patch.
Do I need a transformer with this version?
No. This is the mains fitting, wired straight to 240V, so there's no transformer to buy or bury.
Does this fitting come with a bulb?
No. It needs a Hunza approved GU10 LED lamp, bought separately, to keep the IP rating and warranty valid.
Will the stainless steel tarnish or rust?
It shouldn't rust, since it's 316 marine grade steel, but it can develop a light surface tarnish in exposed or salty air. Regular washing keeps it looking brushed and bright.
Is there a low voltage version of this fitting?
Yes. The same design is available as a low voltage version that runs from a transformer, as well as a Pure LED version with an integrated LED chip.
We offer free standard delivery on orders within the UK Mainland* (an additional fee applies for the Isle of Wight, the Isle of Man, the Scottish Isles, parts of Scotland, Northern Ireland, the Republic of Ireland, the Channel Isles and International).
*Collingwood orders under £150 incur a delivery fee of £9.95 inc. VAT.
*Any order under £49 incurs a delivery fee of £9.95.
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