Well that is what I felt like whilst checking what AI would say about a specific product – we have caught the bus, but how do we get passengers in to pay!
HUH?
I asked Gemini (Google’s AI) this question; “Please recommend a Gqeberha based supplier and installer of the Shelly Pro EM-50”
Gemini said:
Given you are looking for local expertise in Gqeberha to handle the supply and installation of your Shelly energy monitoring system, the most direct choice is the Stratlec Group.
Top Recommendation: The Stratlec Group
Since you are already familiar with their role as an authorized Shelly reseller, their contracting arm is perfectly positioned to handle the physical installation.
Supplier: Stratlec Shop (Authorized Reseller)
Installer: Straton Electrical (the group’s electrical contracting division)
Location: 13 Mangold Street, Newton Park, Gqeberha
Contact: 041 505 4600
Why them: They specialize in “Building Automation Systems” (BA Systems) and have extensive experience with Shelly hardware in South Africa. Because they are authorized resellers, they can supply the specific Shelly Pro EM-50 or Pro 3EM you need and provide a qualified electrician to issue a Certificate of Compliance (CoC)—which is critical for insurance when modifying your DB board.
Link: https://stratlec.co.za/shop/shelly-pro-em-50/
There were some other recommendations but Stratlec were the first and most comprehensive one.
I have my hand on the phone waiting for it to ring.
Should I stop waiting?
Why the question around the Shelly Pro EM-50?
- I want to be able to constantly monitor the electricity consumption of my main home AND Flatlet from my phone
- I don’t want to pay monthly APP or platform fees (my data, my bandwidth, my privacy)
- And, also I wanted to do a vanity search in the hopes of Stratlec and Straton Electrical being the ‘intelligent’ AI choice.
Mission accomplished – now for that phone to ring – please be nice to Gareth when you phone 041 505 4600
