Monocrystalline vs. Polycrystalline Monocrystalline (mono) and polycrystalline (poly) solar cells are two of the most common photovoltaic technologies used in solar panels. Understanding the technical differences between these two types... Sep 28, 2023
Constant Current Drivers vs. Constant Voltage Drivers Constant current drivers (CC drivers) and constant voltage drivers (CV drivers) are two fundamental types of power supply mechanisms used in various electrical and electronic applications. Understandi... Sep 27, 2023
Series and Parallel Connections Connecting batteries in series or parallel changes their overall voltage and capacity, respectively. Here's how to connect batteries in series and parallel: Series Connection: When you connect batteri... Jul 23, 2023
LED Tubes vs Fluorescent Tubes LED tube lights are generally composed of an aluminum alloy heat sink, internal driver and frosted or lined PC cover to protect the internal LED Chips and electronics. The internal driver "drives" the... Mar 29, 2023
Underwater Light Spacing Many factors will govern the placement or your underwater lights, including the location of a flat mounting surface, the ability to safely run power to the location, and the location of engines, strut... Jan 24, 2023
Radio Interference Some noise is common on any switching type of power supply due to the nature of the power conversion, especially in boats with sensitive electronics and tight cable looms. As long as there is switchin... Nov 30, 2022
PLI - Power Line Instruction Power Line Instruction (PLI) is an innovative, proprietary communication protocol built-in to most Lumitec products, that sends control/configuration instructions to Lumitec luminaires over the standa... Mar 3, 2022
Caravan Solar Basics. . . Looking to add Solar to your caravan and need the basics? Before you get started make sure all the appliances, lighting, and anything electrical used is as efficient as possible. This may include chan... Jun 10, 2021
Technologies & Capabilities Technology & Capabilities Lumitec is a product development company solely focused on the conceptualization, development, and manufacture of extreme environment LED lighting. Proudly manufacturing in t... Jun 8, 2021
TTP Explained - Timed Toggle Protocol) What is “TTP” ? TTP, or Timed Toggle Protocol, is a beautifully simple solution to an otherwise vexing problem: How to provide sophisticated features like dimming and color change with no external con... LUMITEC TTP PROTOCOL May 31, 2021
What Size Battery Charger Do I Need? When buying a 12V charger, look at its ratings and charging cycles to determine what size battery charger would do the job best. BATTERY TYPES All batteries, whether for a torch or recreational vehicl... Battery Charger May 31, 2021