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Replace Your Oil Boiler with a Modern Air Conditioning System | Selec Group
If your home still relies on an oil boiler for heating, you’re missing out on the opportunity to improve efficiency, reduce running costs, and lower your environmental impact. At Selec Group, we specialise in modern heating and cooling solutions, including air conditioning systems with heat pump technology—an ideal replacement for outdated oil boilers. Switching to an air…
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Replace my Oil Boiler
Why You Should Replace Your Oil Boiler with a Modern Air Conditioning System If you’re currently using an oil boiler to heat your home, you may already be familiar with its downsides. High running costs, maintenance headaches, and environmental concerns are just a few of the challenges. But what if there was a solution that…
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Do I need an earth in the lighting circuit?
A little history lesson, let’s look at why some older houses lack earthing cables in their lighting circuits and why earthing is essential in modern installations. Historical Context: In many older UK homes built before the late 1960s, it’s common to find lighting circuits without an earth (ground) conductor. This practice was prevalent due to…
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Is it worth getting solar panels
The Benefits of Solar Panels for Domestic Homes in the UK As the world turns towards sustainable energy sources, solar power is rapidly emerging as one of the most viable and effective options for reducing carbon footprints and decreasing energy bills. For homeowners in the UK, investing in solar panels offers a range of economic,…
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Self Service
Introducing Selec Group’s New Self-Service Portal: Electrical Excellence at Your Fingertips! Are you looking for a quicker, more convenient way to manage your electrical needs? Selec Group is thrilled to announce the launch of our new self-service portal—designed to make scheduling and managing your electrical services easier than ever. Why Choose Our Self-Service Option? •…
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Cost of running a Hot Tub
As the cost of electricity has gone up there has been a number of people turning off their hot tubs due to them costing too much to run. Although they are not really cheap to run, a modern well insulated hot tub may cost a whole lot less than you think. The cost of running…
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How Solar Panels Work
The direction of the sun plays a crucial role in determining how much electricity solar panels can generate. The output of solar panels is influenced by the angle at which sunlight hits them. Ideally, solar panels should face directly towards the sun to maximize their efficiency. When the sun is directly overhead, the sunlight falls…
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Use an Outside Socket for Lazy Spa Power
Outside Socket Installation As the weather slowly warms up and with the prospect of staying at home a lot more, many people are scrambling to buy a Lazy Spa. A Lazy Spa should be connected via an outside socket. In years gone by, we would simply have a cold water paddling pool, but these days…
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CCTV Installations
Spaldwick Electrical are now expanding our repertoire further. We have recently partnered with a local security equipment supplier and we are now in a position to quote for CCTV and Alarm installations. We have access to the very latest in CCTV and Alarm systems to bring you a fully supported and bespoke security solution. Contact…
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Another Fire Prevented
Another photo for the “what if” hall of shame, this is the remains of a downlight transformer that I discovered whilst exchanging a clients downlighters for nice new fire rated and IP rated (waterproof) ones today. #anotherfireprevented