M2 - 2 LED DECK AND STEP LIGHT, 12V, 0.5W, WET LOCATION RATED, WHITE 5000K

Name: M2 - 2 LED DECK AND STEP LIGHT, 12V, 0.5W, WET LOCATION RATED, WHITE 5000K
Brand: LUMENSTARLED
SKU: LS-RD12-2-5K
Price: 20.97 CAD
Availability: InStock

SKU: LS-RD12-2-5K

Brand: LUMENSTARLED

Give your stairs, deck and garden paths a soft glow that keeps everyone safe after dark. The LumenstarLED M2 LED deck and step light (SKU LS-RD12-2-5K) is a compact low-voltage light engine built to slip right into a deck riser, a stair stringer, a retaining wall or a soffit and wash the surface below with clean, glare-controlled light. If you have been searching for LED landscape lighting, deck lights or LED deck lights for a backyard refresh, this is the little fixture that does the heavy lifting: it marks every step, outlines a deck perimeter, lights a walkway and highlights a stone wall without a single blinding hot spot.

Behind the small face is real performance. The M2 runs on 12V DC and draws only 0.5W, producing 75 lumens from 2 SMD LEDs in a crisp 5000K white. Its 120° beam angle spreads light evenly across a tread instead of hammering one spot, and a CRI of over 85 keeps wood grain, stone and composite decking looking true. The fully sealed body is IP67 rated, so rain, snow and spray are not a problem, and it operates from -20 to +45 °C (-4 to 113 °F) — exactly what a Canadian winter demands. It is dimmable with compatible low-voltage dimming systems, rated for more than 50,000 hours, comes with a 12" (30cm) lead wire and is backed by a 3-year warranty. Recessed mounting is quick thanks to pressure-fit stainless steel clips and a simple 13/8" (35mm) cutout.

Decks, porches, garden stairs, retaining walls, pool surrounds, condo balconies, restaurant patios and hotel entrances all benefit from this kind of quiet, low-level guidance light. Because each unit sips only 0.5W, you can run a long run of steps from one modest low-voltage transformer. The M2 light engine pairs with the M-Series trims — a 40mm metal round stainless steel trim for RD12, a 50mm metal round trim in black, a 40mm honeycomb round trim in white for extra eye comfort — and with the inground housing for RD12 when you want it in a walkway. Plan your steps, pick your trim and light the way tonight.

Built to live outside
The M2 is a fully sealed low-voltage luminaire rated IP67, which means the light engine is protected against dust and immersion — the level of sealing you want in a deck riser that gets snow piled against it or a stair edge that catches every rainstorm. Its operating range of -20~+45°C (-4~113°F) covers most of what a Canadian season throws at a exterior step light, from a February cold snap to a July heat wave on a south-facing patio. Mounting is recessed and tool-friendly: drill a 13/8" (35mm) cutout, feed the wire, and the pressure-fit stainless steel clips hold the fixture firmly in wood, composite or drywall-free framing.

Light quality that guides instead of glares
Two SMD LEDs deliver 75 lumens at 5000K, a cool, daylight-toned white that reads as clean and modern and makes step edges easy to distinguish at a glance. The 120° beam spreads that output wide so a single fixture covers a full tread or a good stretch of deck board, and a CRI greater than 85 renders colours faithfully — cedar stays warm, grey composite stays grey, landscaping stone keeps its texture. At only 0.5W per unit, the goal is guidance and ambience, not floodlighting, which is exactly why the M2 works so well as safety lighting that never feels harsh.

Technical specifications
SKU: LS-RD12-2-5K
Brand: LumenstarLED
Voltage: 12V DC
Wattage: 0.5W
Lumen output: 75
Colour temperature: 5000K
Number of LEDs: 2 SMD
CRI: >85
Beam angle: 120°
IP rating: 67
Operating temperature: -20~+45°C (-4~113°F)
Lifespan: +50,000 hours
Lead wire length: 12" (30cm)
Cutout: Ø13/8" (35mm)
Mounting: Recessed, pressure-fit clips
Dimming: Dimmable with compatible low-voltage dimming systems
Warranty: 3-year

Wiring, dimming and compatibility
The M2 is a 12V DC fixture, so it needs a low-voltage power supply sized for the total load of your run — with a 0.5W draw per light, even a small driver handles a full staircase. It is dimmable when used with dimmable power supplies (120V dimming or low-voltage dimming options), letting you drop the level for evening entertaining. For a full automated staircase effect, the Controller Pro for staircase lighting manages up to 28 steps with smooth on/off and step sequencing, with adjustable mode, brightness, delay and speed. The light engine is compatible with multiple trim options across the M-Series: choose the 40mm louver round trim in white to aim light downward, the 40mm honeycomb round trim in white to shade the source from the eyes, or add the white diffuser lens for RD12 for a softer wash.

Where to use it, and documentation
Think backyard deck stairs and railings, a basement staircase leading to a walkout, a garden path lined in the inground housing for RD12, a pool deck edge, a condo balcony, or the entrance steps of a café, clinic or boutique hotel where code-conscious guidance lighting matters. Contractors like it because one small cutout and a single low-voltage run finish a whole flight of stairs. If you need a smaller output for tight spaces, compare it with the mini step and deck LED engine. The complete technical PDF spec sheet for LS-RD12-2-5K, including dimensions, trims and power supply options, is available in the Documentation tab.

Technical Files