General / Local
Q: Are you a local company near Huntingdon or St Neots?
A: Yes, Selec Group is based near Huntingdon and St Neots. We serve Cambridgeshire, Bedfordshire, and Northamptonshire with electrical, solar, battery, and air conditioning installation.
Q: Do you provide free quotes?
A: Yes, we offer free site surveys and clear written quotes for electrical work, solar and battery systems, and domestic air conditioning.
Air Conditioning
Q: Do you install air conditioning in homes?
A: Yes, we install modern air to air heat pump systems such as Daikin, Mitsubishi, Panasonic, and Fujitsu. They provide both cooling in summer and efficient heating in winter.
Q: Can you fit air conditioning in one room only?
A: Yes, we can install single room systems as well as multi split units for the whole house.
Q: Do you service air conditioning units?
A: Yes, we provide annual servicing to keep your system efficient, clean, and reliable.
Q: Can air conditioning replace my oil boiler?
A: In many homes, yes. A modern air to air heat pump system heats your home efficiently in winter, cools it in summer and removes the need to buy oil. More detail: watch the video or read the full post.
Q: Is air conditioning an efficient way to heat a home?
A: Yes. An air to air heat pump moves heat rather than generating it, so it delivers far more heat than the electricity it uses. That makes it one of the cheapest ways to heat a room. More detail: read the full post.
Solar and Batteries
Q: Do you install solar panels in Cambridgeshire?
A: Yes, we design and install roof mounted and ground mounted solar PV systems across Cambridgeshire and surrounding counties.
Q: Can you install battery storage with solar?
A: Yes, we supply and install batteries from Sigenergy and Tesla. Adding storage means you can use more of your solar power and cut your energy bills.
Q: Do you help with Octopus and other smart tariffs?
A: Yes, we set up solar and battery systems to work with time of use tariffs such as Octopus Intelligent Go.
Q: How many solar panels should I fit?
A: As many as your roof will take. The scaffolding costs the same whether we fit one panel or sixteen, so filling the roof gives you the best value for money. Going back up later to add more is an expensive mistake. More detail: watch the video or read the full post.
Q: How many solar batteries do I need?
A: There is no single right answer. It depends on your budget, how much electricity you use and what you want to achieve. Batteries are modular, so you can start small and add more once you see how your home behaves. More detail: watch the video or read the full post.
Q: How long does solar take to pay for itself?
A: It depends on how much electricity you use and when you use it. Once the savings match what you paid, the system is effectively giving you free electricity, and the second half of its life is where it really earns its keep. More detail: watch the video or read the full post.
Q: Do solar panels work when it is cloudy?
A: Yes. Panels run on daylight, not direct sunshine, so a cloudy day is still a productive day. Output is lower than in full sun, but a well sized system performs all year round. More detail: watch the video or read the full post.
Q: Do solar panels have to face south?
A: No. South facing roofs produce the most over a day, but east and west arrays work well and spread generation across the morning and evening when you actually use it. More detail: watch the video or read the full post.
Q: Should I choose a big national firm or a local solar installer?
A: A local installer designs around your home rather than a sales target, and is still around for support long after the install. We explain the differences honestly, including where the big firms do well. More detail: watch the video or read the full post.
Q: How much electricity does a solar panel produce?
A: The panels we typically fit are rated around 465 watts each. Real output varies with the light, the season and your roof direction, so what matters is what the whole array produces across the year. More detail: watch the video or read the full post.
Q: Do solar panels need cleaning?
A: Not very often. Rain does most of the work on a pitched roof. If output drops or the panels look dirty, a proper clean brings them back. More detail: watch the video or read the full post.
Q: Do I need bird proofing on my solar panels?
A: If pigeons are active in your area, yes. Birds nesting under panels cause mess, noise and damage to cabling, and fitting proofing at install time is far cheaper than adding it later. More detail: watch the video or read the full post.
Q: What warranties come with solar panels?
A: You get separate warranties for the product, the performance and the workmanship. They differ by manufacturer, so it is worth understanding what each covers before you buy. More detail: watch the video or read the full post.
Electrical
Q: What electrical services do you offer?
A: We carry out full and partial rewires, consumer unit upgrades, EV charger installations, and general electrical work for homes and businesses.
Q: Are you certified electricians?
A: Yes, we’re NAPIT registered (No. 33465) and work to BS 7671 wiring regulations.
Q: Can you install EV chargers?
A: Yes, we install home EV charge points and integrate them with solar and battery systems where needed.
Q: Should I change my fusebox (consumer unit)?
A: If your fusebox is old, has no RCD protection or shows signs of wear, changing it is one of the best safety upgrades you can make. A modern consumer unit protects every circuit in the house. More detail: read the full post.
Q: What is commonly found wrong on an EICR?
A: The same faults come up again and again, from missing RCD protection to poor earthing and DIY alterations. We have listed the ten most common so you know what to expect before an inspection. More detail: read the full post.
Aftercare
Q: Do your installations come with a warranty?
A: Yes, all work comes with a workmanship warranty. Manufacturer warranties vary by product, for example Daikin air conditioning has up to 5 years’ cover when registered.
Q: How can I contact you quickly?
A: You can call us, email, or use the contact form on our website www.selecgroup.com.