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Monocrystalline vs. Polycrystalline

Dualcom Technology Ltd, Brendon Wallace

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

Dualcom Technology Ltd, Brendon Wallace

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

Dualcom Technology Ltd, Brendon Wallace

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

High Density LED Strip Light

Dualcom Technology Ltd, Brendon Wallace

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

LED Tubes vs Fluorescent Tubes

Dualcom Technology Ltd, Brendon Wallace

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

Dualcom Technology Ltd, Brendon Wallace

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

Dualcom Technology Ltd, Brendon Wallace

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

Dualcom Technology Ltd, Admin

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. . .

Dualcom Technology Ltd, Admin

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

Dualcom Technology Ltd, Admin

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)

Dualcom Technology Ltd, Admin

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?

Dualcom Technology Ltd, Admin

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