RD10 LED LIGHT ENGINE, METAL HOUSING, 12V, 4W, WARM WHITE 3000K

Name: RD10 LED LIGHT ENGINE, METAL HOUSING, 12V, 4W, WARM WHITE 3000K
Brand: LUMENSTARLED
SKU: LS-RD10-4W-3K
Price: 38.97 CAD
Availability: InStock

SKU: LS-RD10-4W-3K

Brand: LUMENSTARLED

Some projects come down to one small round module doing all the work behind the scenes — and that is exactly what the RD10 LED Light Engine from LumenstarLED was built for. Also known as an LED puck light module, a puck-style light engine or a low-voltage LED disc module, this compact unit is the light source you drop into custom fixtures, cabinets, display cases and millwork when you need real light output from a very small footprint. Homeowners use it for kitchen puck lights under upper cabinets, contractors use it inside built-ins and bathroom cabinet lighting, and fixture builders use it as the heart of their own luminaires. If you have been searching for LED puck lights, an under-cabinet light engine or a 12V warm white module for a custom build, this is the part that makes the project work.

The RD10 runs on 12V DC and draws only 4 watts, so it plays nicely with the low-voltage LED drivers and transformers already used in cabinet, display and architectural lighting — and its low draw also opens the door to battery-powered or solar-assisted setups for off-grid and remote installations. The metal housing is the real difference maker: instead of a plastic body that traps heat, the metal shell acts as an integrated heat sink, pulling thermal energy away from the LED chip to keep junction temperature under control. That means better lumen maintenance and a longer working life, even inside tight, enclosed or thermally demanding fixtures. The 3000K warm white colour temperature is calibrated to render colours naturally and create a comfortable, inviting glow rather than a cold clinical wash.

This is where the RD10 shines: kitchens and pantries, closets and vanities, bookcases, retail display cases, jewellery and boutique showcases, hotel lobbies, restaurant millwork and museum-quality display lighting — anywhere ambiance matters as much as visibility. Because it is a light engine module, it is also a favourite for OEM luminaire manufacturing, custom fixture builds and specialty retrofits across Canada, where its consistent form factor and repeatable output shorten development time. The sturdy metal construction takes vibration and handling on the jobsite in stride. Order SKU LS-RD10-4W-3K and give your next build a warm, dependable little powerhouse of a light source.

Built around a metal body, not a plastic shell
The single biggest factor in how long an LED module lasts is heat, and the RD10 answers that with a metal housing that doubles as an integrated heat sink. Thermal energy generated at the diode is drawn out through the body instead of building up around the chip, which keeps junction temperature in a healthier range. The practical payoff is better lumen maintenance over time — your light stays closer to its original brightness — and a meaningfully longer operating life than typical plastic-bodied alternatives, especially when the module is installed inside a closed cabinet, a sealed millwork pocket or a custom fixture with limited airflow. The same metal construction shrugs off vibration and rough handling during installation, which matters when a module is being pressed into a bore hole or mounted inside a fixture on a busy jobsite.

Warm, comfortable light quality
At 3000K warm white, the RD10 delivers the colour temperature most people picture when they think of comfortable residential light. Wood tones look rich, skin tones look natural, fabrics and finishes keep their character, and the overall effect is inviting rather than sterile. This is the CCT of choice for living spaces, hotel lobbies, restaurants, boutique retail and display lighting where mood is part of the product. If you are mixing the RD10 into an existing scheme, keeping every source at the same 3000K is the easiest way to avoid that patchwork look where one cabinet glows yellow and the next one glows blue.

Technical specifications
SKU: LS-RD10-4W-3K
Brand: LumenstarLED
Type: RD10 LED light engine module
Housing: metal
Input voltage: 12V DC
Power: 4W
Colour temperature: 3000K warm white

Wiring, drivers and installation
Because the RD10 is a 12V module, it needs a low-voltage LED driver or transformer sized for the total load of every module on the run — add up the wattage of each 4W engine, then choose a driver with headroom to spare. Keep the DC run lengths reasonable and use an adequate wire gauge so voltage drop does not dim the modules furthest from the driver, a classic issue on long cabinet runs. Observe polarity on the DC side, mount the module so the metal body can shed heat into the surrounding material or air gap rather than being wrapped in insulation, and plan your bore holes or mounting pockets before the millwork is finished. For switching and dimming, control is handled upstream at the driver, so choose your driver and control method together at the design stage rather than after the fact.

Where it earns its keep
Think under-cabinet task light over a kitchen counter, a soft wash inside a glass display cabinet, accent light in a pantry or walk-in closet, discreet illumination in a bathroom vanity cabinet, or the light source inside a custom-built fixture. For OEM manufacturers and lighting designers, the standardized puck form factor and consistent output mean repeatable results from one production run to the next — you design around the module once and reuse it. Its low 4W draw also makes it a realistic candidate for battery or solar-assisted systems in cabins, trailers and remote Canadian installations where every watt counts. No spec sheet, IES file or installation video is currently posted for this module; for detailed photometric data on a specific build, plan a mock-up with the driver you intend to use.