1. What does DAVIS & SHIRTLIFF deal with?

Davis Shirtliff is involved in the Importation, Distribution, Servicing and Installation of Surface and Borehole Water Pumps and Water Treatment, Swimming Pools, Solar Equipment and Power Products. The company Manufactures and Assembles Water Treatment and Swimming Pool Products

2. Do you drill Boreholes?

The company does not drill boreholes and chooses to concentrate in the supply and installation of borehole pumps and related accessories

3. Does Davis & Shirtliff build swimming pools?

The company has previously been involved in the swimming pool construction but this has since ceased and instead the focus shifted to manufacture and supply of quality swimming pool equipment.

4. Does Davis & Shirtliff bottle water?

Davis & Shirtliff is involved in the water treatment industry at the level of equipment supply and does not bottle or treat water for clients. The company assembles and supplies water treatment equipment used both in industrial water treatment/bottling plants as well as affordable domestic water treatment equipment.

5. Where can I find a Davis & Shirtliff branch or distributor?

Click here to view branches/distributors

6. Are the prices the same throughout all your branches?

Yes our prices are standard but may vary from country to country.

7. How can I become a Davis & Shirtliff dealer?

You would need a minimum initial capital for fast moving products in our range, within your locality. Contact us for details.

8. Do you offer warranty / Guarantee?

Yes we do. All our standard equipment are covered under our standard terms of warranty
(Click to here for details)

9. Do you sell or buy second hand equipment?

No. We only sell new equipment supplied to us by specific qualified suppliers and therefore do not buy second hand equipment.

10.Do you offer Hire Purchase?

No, but we have partnered with a few banks to provide loans to our customers. Contact us for details.

11. What is the capacity (Q) of a pump?

The capacity Q is the volume of moved liquid delivered by a pump in the time unit. And usually is measured in:

• liters per second (l/s);
• liters per minute (l/min);
• cubic meters per hour (m3/h);
• Imperial gallons per minute (Imp.gpm) or
• US gallons per minute ( US gpm).
• It reduces if the pump works in cavitation

12. What is a Head?

Head is a unit of pressure measured in meters / feet. The pressure of water can be measured by the vertical column the water will take when put in an enclosed unit (Click here to see illustration)

13. What does total head mean?

Simply put, it is the sum of the pressure required to use the pump and the pressure drops in the system.
(I.e H = h1 +h2 + pressure across)  (Click here to view the illustration)

14. What’s the difference between a Well and a Borehole?

A well is a boring into the ground, usually achieved by manual extraction / digging of soil, and is usually wider than a borehole in diameter.
A borehole is a boring into the ground, achieved by machine extraction (drilling) of soil, and usually has a smaller diameter.

15. How do I apply for attachment?

Click here to see the procedure

16.  How do I apply for a job?

We post all our vacancies in the vacancy section on our website.

• GENERATORS

17. How large a generator do I need?

The size of a generator depends on what appliances you want to power. Generators are rated by the amount of watts produced. Larger generators produce more watts and therefore more appliances can be connected. It is best to have a load analysis carried to determine the right generator size for your needs. Contact us for assistance.

18. Where should I put the generator?

It should be placed in a very well ventilated room; since generators emit carbon monoxide, an odorless gas that can be deadly. Also avoid running it near flammable materials, and have it protected from rain.

19. How long should a petrol generator be turned off before refueling?

The generator's engine becomes hot while running. You should let it cool about 15 minutes before refilling the gas tank to avoid the risk of splashing gasoline on the hot engine

20. How do I determine the wattage requirements of a specific tool or appliance?

Electrical items generally state the related amperage (and sometimes wattage) on the data plate. If amps are shown, simply multiply the current by the voltage of the equipment to get wattage.

Example: For a flood light with a rating of 5 amps at 240 volts, multiplying 5 amps by 240 volts gives 1200 watts for normal operation.

21. Can I install the unit myself or does someone else need to?

It is recommended that you have your Generator installed by a licensed electrical contractor. Improper installation could void your warranty.

22. Is a service contract for Generators available?

Yes!  Contact us for details and pricing.

23.  Does a generator need maintenance?

Yes! The engine oil and filters (Oil, air, & fuel) will need to be changed once in a while depending upon frequency of use. A schedule of what requires to be done is provided in the operator’s manual supplied with each generator.

• SERVICE

24.  Where can I get my faulty equipment checked / serviced?

You can take it to any of our outlets near you. See branches.

25.  Do you offer service contracts?

Yes! Contact us for details and pricing.

26.  Do you offer warranty on repair works?

Yes all our repairs works are covered under our standard terms of warranty for equipment repairs.

27. Do you service and/or repair equipment?

We have well equipped workshops to service and repair the range of equipment offered by us.

28.  Do you sell spare parts?

We sell all spares for equipment that we stock.