The input material is an excerpt from an e-commerce platform specializing in equipment and consumables for water and energy applications.
Expert Persona Adopted: Senior E-commerce Operations and Specialty Retail Analyst, focusing on inventory management, product categorization, and regional supply chain positioning.
Abstract:
This document details the online presence and product catalog for the "Swimming Pools" category of an East African supplier of water and energy-related solutions, identified as Davis & Shirtliff. The platform emphasizes the investment value of swimming pools and links to external care resources. The category currently lists 66 distinct products, heavily weighted toward chemical maintenance supplies (chlorine, pH adjusters, algaecides) and specialized tools (leaf rake, test kits). Pricing is denominated in Kenyan Shillings (KSh). Inventory analysis reveals temporary stock-outs on several high-value or essential items (e.g., HTH Sparkle IT, Dayliff Pool Magic 3kg, HTH Test Kit), indicating high demand or immediate supply chain constraints for specific SKUs.
Swimming Pool Category E-commerce Analysis
Platform Identity and Focus: The site, operated by Davis & Shirtliff, positions itself as the leading supplier of water and energy related equipment and solutions in the East African region (Copyright date 2026).
Core Retail Strategy: The site emphasizes the necessity of proper care to maintain the value of a swimming pool investment, directing users to a "Pool Care" resource page for tips and tricks.
Swimming Pools Category Metrics: The category lists 66 products and features filtering and sorting capabilities.
Key Product Inventory and Pricing (KSh):
Chlorine and Sanitizers: Dayliff Chlorine 90 (20kgs at KSh7,800.00; 5kg at KSh2,201.00) and Chlorfloat Plus 65 (1.8Kg at KSh3,016.00).
pH Management: Dayliff pH Plus Super (5KGS at KSh1,276.00), Dayliff PH Plus (20kg at KSh3,100.00; 5kg at KSh800.00), and Dayliff PH Minus (20kg at KSh3,201.00).
Specialty Chemicals: Dayliff Algicure (5lt at KSh901.00), Dayliff Sparkle (1L at KSh1,201.00), Pool Magic One Shot (KSh1,900.00), and Dayliff Pool Salt (50kg at KSh2,320.00).
Equipment: Dayliff Leaf Rake (KSh2,193.00).
Inventory Status Notes: Several listed products display a "Sold out" status, including:
HTH Sparkle IT 1 litre (KSh2,030.00)
Dayliff Pool Magic - 3kg (KSh5,200.00)
HTH Swimming Pool Test Kit (KSh4,519.00)
Macro Product Categories: The company’s broader product scope includes Water Pumps, Solar Equipment, Swimming Pools, Water Treatment, Irrigation & Accessories, and General Machinery.
Customer Support and Policy Structure: The site provides standard operational links for customer resources, including FAQs, Privacy Policy, Terms & Conditions, Refund Policy, Shipping Policy, and Branch Contacts, alongside links to five major social media platforms.