MPPT Solar Regulators - Calculating Input and Output Current One of the most common questions we receive when designing solar power systems is: "How can a solar regulator output more current than the solar panels are producing?" At first glance, it seems imposs... May 29, 2026 Dualcom Tech Talk
LETO Solar Bollard - Hobsonville Point Sustainable Solar Lighting Installed at Hobsonville Point Airfields Dualcom is proud to have recently completed the supply and installation coordination of 26 LETO solar bollards at the Hobsonville Po... May 14, 2026 Case Studies
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 Dualcom Tech Talk
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 Dualcom Tech Talk
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 Dualcom Tech Talk
High Density LED Strip Light High Density LED Strip Lighting is an effective way to illuminate spaces using a linear design. High density means the LED Chips are much closer and you do not get the "dotting" effect seen with most ... May 10, 2023 Case Studies
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 Dualcom Tech Talk
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 Dualcom Tech Talk
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 Dualcom Tech Talk
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 Dualcom Tech Talk
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 Dualcom Tech Talk
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 Dualcom Tech Talk