WAC Lighting 3" LEDme 120V LED Horizontal Step and Wall Light with Daylight Photocell Sensor
120V step and wall lights by WAC Lighting are offered in a variety of styles and can be installed onto a standard 2in x 4in electrical junction box. These luminaires offer enhanced energy efficient functionality and optimized light output to adequately illuminate stairs, walls and walkways with little or no glare and are perfect for indoor or outdoor applications. Available in 3000K warm white, 2700K warm, amber warm, blue, and red LED color temperatures - order accordingly. Factory sealed and water tight with an IP66 rating for protection against high-pressure water jets and outdoor elements. Casted using a special k-alloy aluminum that is engineered to withstand the most challenging environments over time. Stainless steel (-SS) or solid brass coated in bronze (-BBR) finishes are available for enhanced protection against corrosive elements and is recommended for use in coastal or marine environments.- 120V step and wall lights by WAC Lighting are offered in a variety of styles and can be installed onto a standard 2in x 4in electrical junction box. These luminaires offer enhanced energy efficient functionality and optimized light output to adequately illuminate stairs, walls and walkways with little or no glare and are perfect for indoor or outdoor applications.
- Factory sealed water tight and IP66 rated for protection against high-pressure water jets and outdoor elements.
- Casted using a special k-alloy aluminum that is engineered to withstand the most challenging environments over time. Stainless steel (-SS) or solid brass coated in bronze (-BBR) finishes are available for enhanced protection against corrosive elements and is recommended for use in coastal or marine environments.
- Available in 3000K warm white, 2700K warm, amber warm, blue, and red LED color temperatures - order accordingly. Amber color temperature is turtle friendly. Special daylight photocell sensor option is available that turns the steplight on at dusk and off at dawn automatically, SKU # WL-LED102 and WL-LED202. Brushed Nickel finishes are only for interior use.
- High Powered LED, Input: 9-15V AC, Power: 2W (3VA), Brightness: up to 68Lm, CRI: 90, Rated Hours: 60,000. Smooth and continuous dimming to 10% with a Magnetic Low Voltage Dimmer.
- Standards: UL & cUL 1598 and IP66 Rated for Wet Locations (See Specification Sheet for complete details). Fits into 2" x 4" J-Box with minimum inside dimensions of 3"L x 2"W x 2"D.
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Product Specs
- ADA Compliant:
- Yes
- Bulb Base:
- Integrated LED
- Bulbs Included:
- Yes
- Collection:
- Step Light
- Dimmable:
- ELV
- Lumens:
- 100
- Number of Bulbs:
- 1
- Product Type:
- Step and Wall Light
- Shade/Glass Description:
- Frosted Glass Lens
- Warranty:
- 5 Years Functional, 2 Years Finish
- Product Group:
- Outdoor Lighting
- Product Subgroup:
- Step Lights
- Hardwired or Portable:
- Hardwired
- Avg Rated Hours:
- 50000
- Base Material:
- K-Alloy Aluminum
- Location Rating:
- Wet
- Brand Family:
- WAC Landscape
- Backplate Height:
- 3.13"
- Dark Sky:
- Yes
- Energy Star:
- No
- Wire Length:
- 6"
- Subcategory:
- Step and Wall Lighting
- Certification:
- UL, cUL, IP66
- Glass Finish:
- Frosted Glass Lens
- Location Indoor/ Outdoor:
- Indoor/Outdoor
- Reversible Mounting:
- Yes
- Shade Material:
- Glass
- Title 24 Compliant:
- Yes
- Bulb Type:
- LED
- Segment:
- Lighting
- Product Voltage:
- 120V
- Product Length:
- 1.5"
- Light Temperature:
- 3000K
- Product Style:
- Contemporary
- Product Height:
- 3"
- Product Category:
- Landscape Lighting
- Product Width:
- 3"
- Product Wattage:
- 3.8W
WAC Lighting WAC-WL-LED102 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) Does the WAC WL-LED102 step light need a low voltage transformer, or does it run on line voltage?
It runs on 120V line voltage, hardwired. No transformer or driver is needed ahead of it, which is why it lands in a standard J-box on the same circuit as the rest of the stair or path lighting. If you already have a 12V landscape system on site, this is not the fixture to hang off it.
2) What does the photocell on the WAC WL-LED102 actually do, and do I still need a separate control?
The built in daylight photocell sensor turns the step light on at dusk and off at dawn on its own. For a stairwell or entry walk where nobody wants to think about a timer or a switch, that is the whole control scheme. Property managers running dozens of exterior openings get consistent dusk to dawn operation without wiring an astronomic timeclock. If you want scheduled or dimmed control instead, choose a step light without the photocell option.
3) Can the WAC LEDme 3 inch step light be installed outdoors in a coastal or wet location?
Wet location rated, UL and cUL listed, and IP66 sealed against high pressure water jets. The body is cast k-alloy aluminum. For salt air or marine exposure, order the stainless steel or bronze finish rather than black or white. Brushed nickel is an interior only finish, so keep that one inside.
4) Is the WAC WL-LED102 step light ADA compliant for a stairwell or corridor?
ADA compliant, and Title 24 compliant for California projects. The fixture is a 3 inch square face with a 1.5 inch depth, so it sits close to the wall in a path of travel. Institutional and multifamily specifiers get both the accessibility and the California energy compliance box checked from one part number.
5) What do I have to specify when ordering the WAC WL-LED102 step light?
Two choices: LED color and finish. Color is 3000K warm white or amber. Finish is black, brushed nickel, bronze, stainless steel, or white. Every one of those five finishes is offered in both 3000K and amber. Amber is the turtle friendly option, which is what coastal jurisdictions with sea turtle lighting ordinances require. Brushed nickel is interior only.
6) How much light does a WAC WL-LED102 step light put out and how much power does it draw?
100 lumens from an integrated LED at 3.8W, with an average rated life of 50,000 hours. That is stair and path level illumination, meant to wash the tread and the walking surface without glare, not to light a room. On a stair run, spacing is what determines coverage, not the output of one head.
7) Is the WAC WL-LED102 dimmable, and what dimmer do I use?
Dimming is ELV, so pair it with an electronic low voltage dimmer on the 120V circuit. A standard incandescent or forward phase dimmer is the wrong control and will give you flicker or drop out at the low end. Note that on a photocell version the fixture is already switching itself dusk to dawn, so a dimmer only makes sense if you want a reduced night level rather than on and off.
8) Can the WAC LEDme horizontal step light be rotated so the light throws the right direction?
Mounting is reversible, so the fixture can be flipped to aim the horizontal wash the way the opening needs it. On a stair, that means you can throw down onto the tread rather than out into someone's eyes. Worth sorting out at rough-in, because it decides how the bracket sits in the box.
9) Can I change the lens color on a WAC WL-LED102 after it is installed?
Yes. The step light ships with interchangeable lenses in clear, amber, red, and blue, plus a replaceable LED. The standard lens is frosted glass. That matters for a property manager standardizing a site: you stock one fixture and change lens color where a code or an aesthetic calls for it, instead of carrying four SKUs.
10) Is the WAC WL-LED102 step light dark sky compliant for a residential or municipal project?
Dark sky compliant, and the amber LED option is turtle friendly on top of that. Between the two, it is a workable pick for coastal ordinances and communities with night sky restrictions. The horizontal cutoff form throws light down at the walking surface rather than up.
11) What are the face dimensions of the WAC 3 inch LEDme step light for a rough-in?
The face measures 3 inches high by 3 inches wide with a 1.5 inch depth, and the backplate height is 3.13 inches. Confirm your J-box position against the backplate, not the face, since that is the piece that has to sit flat on the wall.
12) Does the LED in the WAC WL-LED102 have to be replaced as a whole fixture when it fails?
No. The LED is replaceable and ships with the fixture, so a burnout at 50,000 rated hours is a component swap rather than pulling and rewiring the whole head. For an MRO buyer standardizing a stairwell across a facility, that is the difference between a service call and a re-install.
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