Rolls-Royce Archives
| Identifier | Entry | ||
| img000 | Letter to Messrs. Peto and Radford concerning the finalization and ordering of larger batteries for experimental cars. | ||
| View original record | C. Rm/Wst. Da. EV. 6021 E.10/HP. 16th February 1937. Messrs. Peto and Radford., 50, Grosvenor Gardens, LONDON.S.W.1. For the attention of Mr Minchin. Dear Sirs, Many thanks for your letter of the 6th… | ||
| img001 | Brief memo confirming a works visit and lunch arrangement for Mr Minchin and Preston. | ||
| View original record | Rm/Wst. -------- 6021 E.1/HP.30.1.37. -------- The final arrangement we have fixed with Mr Minchin is that he and Preston will be at the Works on Thursday morning, 4th prox. and he would like you to… | ||
| img002 | Letter from Peto & Radford to Mr. West arranging a visit to Derby. | ||
| View original record | Works, Dagenham Dock, Essex TELEPHONE SLOANE 7164. 5 LINES PRIVATE BRANCH EXCHANGE TELEGRAMS DAGENITE, CONCENTRATION, SOWEST, LONDON. Manufacturers of Accumulators for over 50 years. PETO & RADFORD… | ||
| img003 | Letter from Peto & Radford concerning car battery catalogues and a specific battery for a Phantom III. | ||
| View original record | PLEASE NOTE NEW TELEGRAPHIC ADDRESS: "DAGENITE, SOWEST, LONDON." DAGENITE ACCUMULATORS Built by PETO & RADFORD Proprietors: Pritchett & Gold and E.P.S. Co., Ltd. LONDON SERVICE DEPOT 107a PIMLICO ROAD… | ||
| img004 | Letter from Alklum Storage Batteries regarding the comparative cost, weight, and lifespan of their alkaline batteries versus lead-acid types. | ||
| View original record | 6021 ALKLUM STORAGE BATTERIES Limited LONDON OFFICE: WINDSOR HOUSE 46 VICTORIA STREET LONDON, S.W.1 TELEPHONE: VICTORIA 1691 TELEGRAMS: ALKLUM, SOWEST, LONDON CABLE CODES A.B.C. 5TH EDITION MARCONI… | ||
| img005 | Letter declining a battery sample from Alklum Storage Batteries Ltd. due to high cost and performance requirements. | ||
| View original record | 6422 Experimental Department Rm/Wst.10/AP. 9th February 1937. Alklum Storage Batteries Ltd., Waterside, HALIFAX. Dear Sirs, We beg to thank you for your letter of the 8th inst., reference… | ||
| img006 | Continuation sheet of a letter from Alklum Storage Batteries Ltd. regarding a proposal for battery capacities and weights. | ||
| View original record | ALKLUM STORAGE BATTERIES LTD. CONTINUATION SHEET NO. 2. Messrs Rolls-Royce, Ltd., DERBY. capacities of the batteries which you now fit, together with weight, when we will submit a complete proposal.… | ||
| img007 | Secret memo regarding the arrangement of battery boxes and the ordering of batteries for the 2nd and 3rd Wraith cars. | ||
| View original record | 6021 SECRET To HPS. from Rm/Wst. c.to By/RD. Rm/Wst.8/AP.17.2.37. BATTERY FOR 2nd. AND 3rd. WRAITH. Will you please arrange for the battery boxes on these two cars to be as shewn on LeC.5523. In this… | ||
| img008 | Battery and battery box for the Wraith II model, including capacity issues and modifications. | ||
| View original record | SECRET. 6021 To EV. Copy to Da. Rm. Wst. Wraith II Battery and Box. We have already sent you N.Sch.4941 showing the arrangement of the battery and box for Wraith II. In this scheme we chose the… | ||
| img009 | Credit note from Peto & Radford for one returned case. | ||
| View original record | CR. BY PETO & RADFORD (PROPRIETORS: PRITCHETT & GOLD AND E.P.S. CO., LTD.) DAGENHAM DOCK, ESSEX. TELEPHONE: RAINHAM 34 (Essex) TELEGRAMS 6122. DAGENITE THE DEPENDABLE ACCUMULATOR Mr. West. c/o Rolls… | ||
| img010 | Letter from Alklum Storage Batteries Limited regarding their ALKLUM Steelblock battery and a potential trial. | ||
| View original record | 6122 ALKLUM STORAGE BATTERIES Limited Manufacturers of ALKALINE STORAGE BATTERIES WATERSIDE HALIFAX ENGLAND LONDON OFFICE: WINDSOR HOUSE 46 VICTORIA STREET LONDON, S.W.1 TELEPHONE: VICTORIA 1691… | ||
| img011 | Continuation of a letter from Alklum Storage Batteries requesting battery capacity and dimension requirements. | ||
| View original record | ALKLUML STORAGE BATTERIES LTD. CONTINUATION SHEET No. 2. Messrs. Rolls Royce, Ltd., DERBY. these batteries, and we should very much appreciate to obtain from you the capacity which you standardise… | ||
| img012 | Unsatisfactory design and high cost of battery boxes, suggesting they be made externally. | ||
| View original record | 6021 EJJ/JV from Rm/Wst. Rm/Wst6/M.18.2.37. Re: Battery Boxes. We have examined the boxes which you have made up for us in accordance with our note. Reference Rm/Wst36/AP.16.11.36, and consider that… | ||
| img013 | Replying to a query about batteries, confirming they are now standard. | ||
| View original record | To Roy/AW. 6021 Rm/Wst.17/JH.23.2.37. Replying to your Roy/AW.2/IB.23.2.37. You will note from standardisation sheets that these batteries are now standard, so that this will answer your queries.… | ||
| img014 | Letter to The Chloride Electrical Storage Co. Ltd. about a modified battery for the 25/30.HP chassis. | ||
| View original record | 6021 15th March 1937. Rm/Wst.9/AP. The Chloride Electrical Storage Co.Ltd., Exide Works, Clifton Junction, Nr.MANCHESTER. For the attention of Mr.C.E.Mackinnon. Dear Sirs, We are going in for a… | ||
| img015 | Laboratory tests determining the voltage of fully charged and discharged batteries. | ||
| View original record | To EP. from Rm/Wst. 6021 Rm/Wst.1/AP.19.3.37. With regard to your enquiry as to how far a battery may be discharged, we carried out tests in the lab., obtaining the following results. The voltage in… | ||
| img016 | Letter from a battery supplier proposing a meeting to discuss a modified battery for a 25/30-HP chassis. | ||
| View original record | 6021 ALL COMMUNICATIONS TO BE ADDRESSED TO THE COMPANY THE Chloride ELECTRICAL STORAGE COMPANY LIMITED EXIDE WORKS, CLIFTON JUNCTION, Nᴿ MANCHESTER. LONDON OFFICE, 137, VICTORIA STREET, S.W.1.… | ||
| img017 | Letter to The Chloride Electrical Storage Ltd confirming a visit for Tuesday 23rd. | ||
| View original record | 6021 Rm/Wst.11/AP. 19th March 1937. The Chloride Electrical Storage Ltd., Exide Works, Clifton Junction, Nr. MANCHESTER For the attention of Mr. E.C. Mc.Kinnon, Chief Engineer. Dear Sirs, Replying to… | ||
| img018 | Design of the Wraith battery box and issues with the chosen battery's terminal arrangement. | ||
| View original record | To E/Ev c. Rm/Wst. Re CAP 6021. BY/RD.6/B.19.3.37. WRAITH BATTERY BOX. Referring to LeC.5523 - Wraith Battery Box the details of which are complete as a rivetted together unit. Before proceeding to… | ||
| img019 | Letter to a supplier inquiring about the type number and features of a new battery for a 25/30 HP chassis. | ||
| View original record | 6021 Rm/Wst.14/JH. 23rd March, 1937. Messrs. Peto and Radford Ltd., Dagenham Dock, ESSEX. For the attention of Mr. Chapman. Dear Sirs, In the new battery which you are producing for us for our 25/30… | ||
| img020 | Internal memorandum requesting the order of two Exide batteries for experiments on the Wraith. | ||
| View original record | 6021 HPS/CEP. from Rm/Wst. Rm/Wst.15/AP.23.3.37. Will you please arrange to order for us for experiments in connection with Wraith:- 2 Exide type 6.L.H.R.13 -RL. batteries complete with cover. These… | ||
| img021 | Letter from accumulator manufacturer Peto & Radford clarifying that the 'Z' in a battery model number refers to the 'LZL' type plates used. | ||
| View original record | TELEPHONE: RAINHAM 34. TELEGRAMS: (ESSEX) LONDON OFFICE: 50, GROSVENOR GARDENS, S.W.1. 6021 Manufacturers of Accumulators for over 50 years. PETO & RADFORD Proprietors - Pritchett & Gold and E.P.S… | ||
| img022 | Letter to The Chloride Electrical Storage Co. Ltd. confirming the correctness of an enclosed list. | ||
| View original record | 6021. Wst/RC.18/JH. 25th March, 1937. The Chloride Electrical Storage Co.Ltd., Clifton Junction, Nr. Manchester. For the attention of Mr. Dean. Dear Sirs, With reference to the enclosed list, we have… | ||
| img023 | Letter from Alklum Storage Batteries regarding their Nickel Iron Tubular Positive battery for electric trucks. | ||
| View original record | 6021 ALKUM STORAGE BATTERIES Limited Manufacturers of ALKALINE STORAGE BATTERIES LONDON OFFICE: WINDSOR HOUSE 46 VICTORIA STREET LONDON, S.W.1 TELEPHONE: VICTORIA 1691 TELEGRAMS: ALKUM, SOWEST, LONDON… | ||
| img024 | Letter from Alklum Storage Batteries Ltd. regarding a leaflet for their Nickel Iron Tubular Positive battery. | ||
| View original record | ALKLUM STORAGE BATTERIES Limited Manufacturers of ALKALINE STORAGE BATTERIES WATERSIDE HALIFAX ENGLAND LONDON OFFICE: WINDSOR HOUSE 46 VICTORIA STREET LONDON, S.W.1 TELEPHONE: VICTORIA 1691 TELEGRAMS:… | ||
| img025 | Letter regarding photographs of a Dagenite battery fitted to a Phantom III chassis after crossing Africa. | ||
| View original record | 6021 April 28th 1937 Rm/Wst.14/AP. G.R.N.Minchin Esq., Messrs Peto & Radford Ltd., Dagenham Dock, ESSEX Dear Mr. Minchin, I thought you would be interested in seeing the photographs of the Dagenite… | ||
| img027 | Letter from Chloride Electrical Storage Company regarding Latex battery separators and the development of their own micro-porous separators. | ||
| View original record | 6122 ALL COMMUNICATIONS TO BE ADDRESSED TO THE COMPANY THE Chloride ELECTRICAL STORAGE COMPANY LIMITED LONDON OFFICE, 137, VICTORIA STREET, S.W.1. Exide WORKS, CLIFTON JUNCTION, NR MANCHESTER.… | ||
| img028 | Letter from accumulator manufacturers Peto & Radford regarding their testing of latex and porous ebonite battery separators. | ||
| View original record | 6122 TELEPHONE: RAINHAM 34. TELEGRAMS: (ESSEX). LONDON OFFICE: 50, GROSVENOR GARDENS, S.W.1 Manufacturers of Accumulators for over 50 years. PETO & RADFORD Proprietors - Pritchett & Gold and E.P.S.… | ||
| img029 | Instructions for a new 'one-piece' folded battery box design for the Wraith III chassis. | ||
| View original record | WST 6021 C. Rm/Wst. BY/RD.5/B.10.6.37. WRAITH III. Battery Box - Section 7290. The instructions previously issued for battery boxes on Wraith Chassis have been of the riveted-up type to facilitate… | ||
| img030 | Query regarding a cheaper alternative to lead coating battery boxes, suggesting metallisation. | ||
| View original record | 6021 Roy. from Lr/Wst. Lr/Wst.16/AP.14.6.37 Battery Boxes. We consider that the present lead coating of our battery boxes is a very expensive item and we are investigating an alternative process which… | ||
| img031 | Information sheet about 'Gold Seal' Electrolyte for batteries with lead plates. | ||
| View original record | Mr West 6122. # POST. JUN 23 1937 Received W "GOLD SEAL" ELECTROLYTE Telephone: VICtoria 1358. 47, VICTORIA STREET, LONDON, S.W.1. HS 14th June, 1937. JUN 23 1937 Please read the following and, if the… | ||
| img032 | The history and advantages of Gold Seal Electrolyte for lead accumulators. | ||
| View original record | A few years ago, Gold Seal Electrolyte was evolved by Mr. Brust, a chemical engineer of German origin, and finally improved in association with Mr. A. Fuchs. It differs from all other Electrolytes and… | ||
| img033 | List of claims and benefits for Gold Seal Electrolyte used in batteries. | ||
| View original record | (6) The battery when refilled will become as reliable and as durable as a new battery and will continue so for a few years unless the battery is damaged by short circuit. (7) Gold Seal Electrolyte… | ||
| img034 | Inquiry to Chloride Electrical Storage Ltd. regarding a new German 'Gold Seal Electrolyte'. | ||
| View original record | 8122. June 24th. 1937 Rm/Wst.19/AP. E.C.Mc.Kinnon Esq., Chloride Electrical Storage Ltd., Clifton Junction, MANCHESTER. Dear Mr.Mc.Kinnon, Have you heard of the new German 'Gold Seal Electrolyte'… | ||
| img035 | Letter from an electrical storage company discussing an investigation into a new 'Gold Seal' battery electrolyte. | ||
| View original record | 6122 ALL COMMUNICATIONS TO BE ADDRESSED TO THE COMPANY THE Chloride ELECTRICAL STORAGE COMPANY LIMITED TELEPHONES: SWINTON 2011 (7 LINES) TELEGRAMS: CHLORIDIC, PENDLEBURY. CODES: BENTLEY'S, LIEBERS,… | ||
| img036 | Blueprint graph showing the typical continuous discharge curve for an STXR9A battery. | ||
| View original record | JOSEPH LUCAS LTD. FORMANS ROA STXR9A B CONTINUOUS DISCHA TYPIC P.D 13 12 11 10 ELECTROLYTE TEMPERATURE 78°F. SP. GR. BEFORE 1.295 AT 60°F. HOURS DISC 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 D/84 | ||
| img037 | Graph showing the normal curve for a battery charge at 5.1 Amperes. | ||
| View original record | D LABORATORY. DATE 2-7-37 BATTERY CHARGE AT 5.1 AMPERES NORMAL CURVE CHARGE 8 9 10 11 CURVE No. C.A. Evans. | ||
| img038 | Graph showing the discharge voltage curves for an STXR9A battery. | ||
| View original record | JOSEPH LUCAS LTD. FORMANS ROAD STXR9A BATT DISCHARGE VOLTAGE CURVES PD TYPICAL CU 333 AMPS. 200 MINUTES DISCHARGE Form No. 1352/A/500 8/37 | ||
| img039 | Battery test data sheet for a curve at 333 and 200 amperes. | ||
| View original record | LABORATORY DATE 3 . 7 . 37 BATTERY AT 333 AND 200 AMPERES CURVE SP. GR. OF ELECTROLYTE 60°F = 1.290 - 1.300 TEMPERATURE OF ELECTROLYTE = 80°F AMPS. 10 CURVE No. R.A. Evans | ||
| img040 | Letter from Joseph Lucas Ltd regarding a sample 12V battery and an LRT7 regulator for testing. | ||
| View original record | HEAD OFFICES & WORKS: GREAT KING ST., BIRMINGHAM. CONTRACTORS TO THE ADMIRALTY, WAR OFFICE, AIR MINISTRY, INDIA OFFICE, G.P.O. AND LEADING RAILWAYS. JOSEPH LUCAS LIMITED GREAT KING STREET BIRMINGHAM… | ||
| img041 | Cost savings and methods for lead coating battery boxes. | ||
| View original record | Rm/Wst. c. HS. c. EV. c. RHO. 6021 Roy/Dn5/ME.6.7.37. BATTERY BOXES. With reference to your Lr/Wst16/AP.14.6.37, regarding the cost of Lead Coating Battery Boxes, if we were to spray internal surfaces… | ||
| img042 | Customer enquiry about Gold Seal Electrolyte Batteries. | ||
| View original record | WST Please reply 6122. S/W. (Hs) HS Cx/DH8/CP7.7.37. [STAMP: JUL 8 1937] HS Mr. Geoffrey Duveen, who is an old Rolls-Royce owner, phoned me this morning to say that a friend of his, who is interested… | ||
| img043 | Requesting arrangements be made to test the efficacy of lead spraying on a Phantom III and Bentley battery box. | ||
| View original record | To Roy. from Rm/Wst. c. By. c.RHC. 6021. Rm/Wst.10/AP.8.7.37 BATTERY BOXES. We thank you for the information contained in your Roy/Dn.5/ME.6.7.37. In order that we can test out the efficacy of the… | ||
| img044 | Merits and potential harm of a battery additive called 'Gold Seal Electrolyte'. | ||
| View original record | To Cx. from Rm/Wst. 6122 Rm/Wst.6/AP.8.7.37 Replying to your Cx/DH.8/CP.7.7.37 which Hs. has handed to me to reply, we have not tried the Gold Seal Electrolyte and really have no immediate intention… | ||
| img045 | Request to order a specific Dagenite battery for the Wraith Chassis. | ||
| View original record | 6021. To HPS/CEP. Rm/Wst.14/JH.3.8.37. Re Battery for the Wraith. Will you please order one 6KGLD11-S Dagenite battery for use on the Wraith Chassis. Rm/Wst. spare for L4GVI P256VII | ||
| img046 | Incorrect application of an acid-resisting coating on a Phantom battery box. | ||
| View original record | 6021. To Roy. c. to BY/RD. Rm/RC.18/JH.17.8.37. Acid-Resisting Coating of Battery Boxes. In connection with the search for a cheaper but reliable method of protecting battery boxes, against acid… | ||
| img047 | Arranging for the road test of two experimental lead-sprayed battery boxes on specific cars. | ||
| View original record | To HPS. from Rm/RC. c. RC/CAP. 6021 Rm/RC.6/MH.17.9.37. Re Lead-Sprayed Battery Boxes. We have ready for road test, experimental two battery boxes,(D.74390 Ph.III and DB.1286 Bentley), in which only… | ||
| img048 | Fitting an ebonite-lined, acid-proof battery box to a 25/30 type car for testing. | ||
| View original record | 6021. To HPS. c. to FD. Rm/RC.12/JH.20.8.37. Acid-proof coating of battery box. 'We have ready for fitting on a car, a 25/30 type battery box lined with ebonite as a protection against acid attack. As… | ||
| img049 | Drawings for the Bentley 111 Battery Box and its mounting in the frame. | ||
| View original record | F. Depts. [REDACTED] c. Rm. [REDACTED] c. De/HDE [REDACTED] [REDACTED] 6021 DA.10/G.15.9.37. RC BENTLEY 111 - BATTERY BOX. Herewith is FD.11 (3 sheets) shewing the Battery Box and Mounting in the… | ||
| img050 | Requesting the purchase of terminal connectors for battery charging. | ||
| View original record | X 6021. To HPS/CEP. from Rm/RC. c. RC/CAP. Rm/RC.12/MH.22.9.37. RE TERMINAL CONNECTORS FOR BATTERY CHARGING. Will you please order for us the following terminal connectors :- ½ doz. Exide Terminal… | ||
| img051 | Letter from Chloride Electrical Storage Company regarding a new lid insert design for batteries. | ||
| View original record | 6021 ALL COMMUNICATIONS TO BE ADDRESSED TO THE COMPANY THE Chloride ELECTRICAL STORAGE COMPANY LIMITED Exide WORKS, CLIFTON JUNCTION, NR MANCHESTER. LONDON OFFICE, 137, VICTORIA STREET, S.W.1.… | ||
| img052 | Letter to The Chloride Electrical Storage Co. Ltd. regarding a lead insert design for batteries. | ||
| View original record | Rm/RC.1/JH. Your ref. ECM/LJ. 5th October, 1937. The Chloride Electrical Storage Co.Ltd., Exide Works, Clifton Junction, Nr. Manchester. Dear Sirs, With reference to your letter of the 28th ult. we… | ||
| img053 | Investigation into the failure and damage of a Bentley P.& R. battery, with a suggestion for preventing future damage. | ||
| View original record | Childs Please arrange for me to see me To By. from Rm/GWH. Rm/GWH.19/N.21.10.37. c. to Rm. 6021 Bentley - P.& R. Battery - New Type 6HZD9S. No. of battery B.1357C. We have had a second failure of… | ||
| img054 | Letter from a battery supplier regarding a proposed 'lead insert' design for batteries fitted to Bentley cars. | ||
| View original record | ALL COMMUNICATIONS TO BE ADDRESSED TO THE COMPANY THE Chloride ELECTRICAL STORAGE COMPANY LIMITED EXIDE WORKS, CLIFTON JUNCTION, NR MANCHESTER. LONDON OFFICE, 137, VICTORIA STREET, S.W.1. TELEPHONES:… | ||
| img055 | Accompanying blueprints for the Bentley 111 Battery Box and its components. | ||
| View original record | To HPS. c. Rm/RC. 6021. BY/RD.3/B.6.10.37. Bentley 111 - Battery Box - PD.11. Please receive herewith blueprints of :- DB.1570 - Battery Box. DB.1571 - Support Plate - Front. DB.1572 - Assembly of… | ||
| img056 | Examination report on two faulty Dagonite (Type 6HZD9-S) batteries. | ||
| View original record | To By. from Rm/RC. c. BY/RD. 6021 Battery Rm/RC.2/MH.23.10.37. RE DAGONITE (TYPE 6HZD9-S) BATTERIES. We have examined the two faulty batteries removed from chassis Nos. B.28.KT and B.164.KT. We find… | ||
| img057 | Letter from a battery manufacturer regarding a problem with two 6-HZD9-S batteries and a scheduled visit. | ||
| View original record | 6021 TELEPHONE RAINHAM 34. TELEGRAMS (ESSEX) LONDON OFFICE: 50. GROSVENOR GARDENS. S.W.1 Manufacturers of Accumulators for over 50 years. PETO & RADFORD Proprietors - Pritchett & Gold and E.P.S.… | ||
| img058 | Return and replacement of two faulty Dagenite batteries from customer cars. | ||
| View original record | To Hd. from Rm/RC. c. Roy/JT. x 6021. Rm/RC.1/MH.29.10.37. Re Dagenite type 6HZD.9 - S. Batteries. We have handed to HD/FC two faulty Dagenite batteries. These were taken off two customer's cars,… | ||
| img059 | Experiment with ebonite protective coatings for battery boxes. | ||
| View original record | HPS/GEP. RC/ZAP ? 6021. Rm/RC.9/JH.9.11.37. Re protective coating for battery boxes. Some time ago the order office accertained that a firm of the name of Messrs. Mosely, could line our battery boxes… | ||
| img060 | Order for two Wraith type batteries from Messrs. Dagenite. | ||
| View original record | HPS/CEP. RC/CAP. 6021. Rm/RC.19/JH.10.11.37. re Wraith Battery. Will you please order from Messrs. Dagenite two Wraith type batteries, No.6LZD.13-S, complete with lids and bolts. One of these is for… | ||
| img061 | Order request for two Wraith type batteries from Messrs. Dagenite. | ||
| View original record | HPS/CEP. RC/CAP. 6021. Rm/RC.19/JH.10.11.37. re Wraith Battery. Will you please order from Messrs. Dagenite two Wraith type batteries, No.6LZD.13-S, complete with lids and bolts. One of these is for… | ||
| img062 | Two 'Wraith III' Dagenite batteries, one for car 25-G-VI and one as a spare. | ||
| View original record | To Roy, from HPS/WSC. RmpRB 6021 HFS/WSC.2/BA.12.11.37 O/54127. Wraith III Batteries. Will you please obtain for us as quickly as possible from Messrs Dagenite. 2 - No.6.L.Z.D.13-S.Batteries. One of… | ||
| img063 | Arranging for a Davenset Auto Battery Charger to be obtained on loan for inspection and testing. | ||
| View original record | W/S Hn. 6021. Rm/RC.12/JH.18.11.37. Davenset Auto Battery Charger. With reference to your memo. Hn.8/AH.12.11.37. we are arranging for one of the above units to be obtained on loan, for inspection and… | ||
| img064 | To hold production of parts for the Bentley III Battery Box due to a frame design change. | ||
| View original record | To HPS. c. Rm/RC. 6021. BY/RD.8/B.18.11.37. Bentley III - Battery Box. Owing to the change in design of Bentley III Frame, will you please hold up the following pieces called for on our LOP. DB.1573… | ||
| img065 | Inquiry regarding the use of lead paint to protect steel accumulator boxes from sulphuric acid corrosion. | ||
| View original record | Derby 2424 ------- Rm/RC.3/AP. VR 6021 November 19th 1937. White Lead Publicity Bureau, Rex House, 38 King William St., LONDON E.C.4. Dear Sirs, We recently became interested in the question of… | ||
| img067 | Letter discussing the use of lead coating or spraying for protecting sheet steel accumulator boxes. | ||
| View original record | CONDUCTED BY G. GODDARD WATTS TECHNICAL CONSULTANTS, J.K. WINSER, O.A. BAYNE, A.R.I.B.A SECRETARY TO THE LEAD INDUSTRIES DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL. W.R.S. HODGSON, REX HOUSE, 38, KING WILLIAM ST., LONDON,… | ||
| img068 | Corroded positive battery terminal for car 25.G.VI. | ||
| View original record | HPS. 6021. Rm/RC.1/JH.22.11.37. re Battery on 25.G.VI. The positive terminal of the battery on the above car is badly corroded. Will you please arrange for this to be repaired as necessary. Rm/RC. | ||
| img069 | Sample STXR9A battery from Joseph Lucas Ltd. and an associated 'Sale or Return' invoice. | ||
| View original record | Rm/RC. RC 6021. G/WFH/CA.22/KI.24.11.37. Further to your memo Rm/RC.14/JH.18.8.37. regarding one type STXR9A Battery sent to us by Joseph Lucas Ltd. as a sample on the 14th July and for which we have… | ||
| img070 | Letter discussing various paint and finishing options for steel battery boxes, including chlorinated rubber paint and metallic lead deposition. | ||
| View original record | CONDUCTED BY G. GODDARD WATTS TECHNICAL CONSULTANTS, J. K. WlNBER, O. A. BAYNE, A.R.I.B.A SECRETARY TO THE LEAD INDUSTRIES DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL W.R.S. HODGSON, REX HOUSE, 38, KING WILLIAM ST. LONDON,… | ||
| img071 | Letter from the Lead Industries Development Council discussing lead spraying and coating processes. | ||
| View original record | - 2 - Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd. 25th November 1937. be faced in this particular case, but we understand that these have been overcome, and that Messrs. Mellowes & Co. Ltd., Corporation Street,… | ||
| img072 | The misallocation of batteries intended for the Experimental Department. | ||
| View original record | Opert. [Illegible]/New-Castle. C. Mr. Childs. 6021 Roy/AW.12/IB. 30.11.37. Eight Batteries DW.211. type 6.LZLD.13-S. were delivered on the 19th November, all of which were allocated to Wraith… | ||
| img073 | Letter from accumulator manufacturer Peto & Radford, discussing the results of a long-term battery test on a Bentley car. | ||
| View original record | Works, Dagenham Dock, Essex TELEPHONE SLOANE 7164. 5 LINES PRIVATE BRANCH EXCHANGE TELEGRAMS DAGENITE, SOWEST, LONDON. Manufacturers of Accumulators for over 50 years. PETO & RADFORD Proprietors -… | ||
| img074 | Technical letter discussing car battery life, issues with under-charging, and dynamo charging rates. | ||
| View original record | Peto & Radford. CONTINUATION 1. H.E. West, Esq., 2nd December, 1937. about half their life, and the amount of sediment in the cells was very small indeed. The reason that brought the battery to an… | ||
| img075 | Letter from Peto & Radford discussing a shift from over-charging to under-charging issues in car batteries and recommending an increase in the charging current. | ||
| View original record | PETO & RADFORD. CONTINUATION 2. H.E. West, Esq., 2nd December, 1937. ought to last as long. When we say this, we mean on all cars not only Rolls Royce but others where voltage control has been… | ||
| img076 | Order request for specific types of terminal connectors for battery charging. | ||
| View original record | HPS/CEP. 6021 Rm/RC.7/JH.4.12.37. re Terminal Connectors for Battery Charging. Please order for use on battery charging. 3 Terminal connectors type K.No.A.810.M- 3 Terminal connectors type… | ||
| img077 | Letter from Minchin concerning the modification of a voltage regulator. | ||
| View original record | By. from Rm. c. By/RD. c. Rm/RC. RC. 6021 Rm10/R.6.12.37. Attached is a copy of a letter West has had from Minchin. I think the information contained therein is extremely interesting, and we should at… | ||
| img078 | Letter from Peto & Radford Ltd. regarding a long-term battery test and its condition after use in a Bentley. | ||
| View original record | PETO & RADFORD LTD., 50, Grosvenor Gardens, LONDON. S.W.1. H.E.West, Esq., Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd., DERBY. Dear Mr. West, I know that you are no longer looking after the car electrical work but as… | ||
| img079 | Technical memo discussing car battery under-charging, dynamo charging rates, and historical changes in battery technology. | ||
| View original record | H.E.West, Esq., -2- 2nd. December, 1937. The reason that brought the battery to an untimely end was under-chaging. A hard film had got on to the plates which the charging rate of the car dynamo would… | ||
| img080 | Letter discussing the shift from battery over-charging to under-charging issues, specifically regarding Bentley cars. | ||
| View original record | H.E.West, Esq., -3- 2nd. December, 1937. In the past when a battery came to an end it was 99 time out of 100 due to over-charge, now everything points to the contrary, and there are far more cases of… | ||
| img081 | Letter received from Minchin about modifying a voltage regulator. | ||
| View original record | By. from Rm. c. By/RD. c. Rm/RC. 6021. Rm10/R.6.12.37. Attached is a copy of a letter West has had from Minchin. I think the information contained therein is extremely interesting, and we should at… | ||
| img082 | Letter from Peto & Radford Ltd. detailing the results of a long-term battery test comparing different plate designs. | ||
| View original record | PETO & RADFORD LTD., 50, Grosvenor Gardens, LONDON.S.W.1. H.E.West, Esq., Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd., DERBY. Dear Mr. West, I know that you are no longer looking after the car electrical work but as you… | ||
| img083 | Technical letter discussing battery under-charging issues, dynamo performance, and the evolution of battery life in cars. | ||
| View original record | H.E.West, Esq., -2- 2nd. December, 1937. The reason that brought the battery to an untimely end was under-chaging. A hard film had got on to the plates which the charging rate of the car dynamo would… | ||
| img084 | Page 3 of a letter from G.R. Minchin concerning battery under-charging issues and a recommendation to raise the charging current. | ||
| View original record | H.E.West, Esq., -3- 2nd. December, 1937. In the past when a battery came to an end it was 99 time out of 100 due to over-charge, now everything points to the contrary and there are far more cases of… | ||
| img085 | The manufacturing of the Bentley III Battery Box, cancelling previous instructions. | ||
| View original record | To HPS c. BY. c. Rm/RC. 6021 BY/RD.1/B.6.12.37. Bentley III - Battery Box. Will you please proceed with the above as previously instructed in our memo' BY/RD.3/B.6.10.37., and cancel our instructions… | ||
| img086 | Scheme for the Bentley 111 Battery Box and its mounting in the dropped frame. | ||
| View original record | DY/NO. (struck through) c. Rm. 6021 DA.16/G.7.12.37. BENTLEY 111 - BATTERY BOX. Please receive herewith the following scheme :- F.CD.276 Battery Box and Mounting. The above scheme shews the Battery… | ||
| img087 | Urgent issue of undercharging batteries and the need to adjust the regulator. | ||
| View original record | Minim of 5 amperes. 6021 BY.14/G.8.12.37. BY/Rm/RG. SEE ME Rm BATTERIES. It was reported at the Conference with Sg. yesterday, that Mr. Minchin has positively declared that we are undercharging our… | ||
| img088 | Confirming a battery is still undergoing testing and will be returned upon completion. | ||
| View original record | G/WFH. 6021 Rm/RC.8/JH.9.12.37. With reference to your memo. G/WFH/CA.22/KI.24.11.37. We still have the battery in question which is undergoing a test. This battery will be returned on the completion… | ||
| img089 | Battery conditions and experiments with sulphating and over-charging when using voltage control for dynamo output. | ||
| View original record | Rm/RC. 6021 BY.12/G.15.12.37. BATTERY CONDITIONS WHEN USING VOLTAGE CONTROL TO DYNAMO OUTPUT. Referring to Mr. Minchin's letter on the above subject, circulated under cover of Rm.10/R.6.12.37. it will… | ||
| img090 | Car battery performance, comparing automatic and manual control, and a proposal for further testing. | ||
| View original record | - 2 - the result was interesting, I could not make the automatic control overcome the sulphate and falling capacity until I set it so high it would only cut out after hours of "gassing", and only then… | ||
| img091 | Battery sulphating issues due to incorrect voltage control settings for dynamo output. | ||
| View original record | Rm. Rm/RO. Rm/RO. 6021. BY.12/G.15.12.37. [Handwritten note] Chief's what are we proposing to do about this? [Signature] (Bm) BATTERY CONDITIONS WHEN USING VOLTAGE CONTROL TO DYNAMO OUTPUT. Referring… | ||
| img092 | Battery performance issues with sulphation and capacity, proposing further analysis by the Experimental Department. | ||
| View original record | - 2 - the result was interesting, I could not make the automatic control overcome the sulphate and falling capacity until I set it so high it would only cut out after hours of "gassing", and only then… | ||
| img093 | Internal request to order standard car batteries for experimental chassis. | ||
| View original record | 6021. c.c. to RC"CAP. Rm/RC..11/JH.21.12.37. CAR BATTERIES. Will you please order for use on experimental chassis the following standard batteries. 1 Phantom III Exide type 6XOMR13-1MR. 1 Wraith Exide… | ||
| img094 | Instructions for testing a standard Wraith battery box with the inside lined with thin ebonite. | ||
| View original record | To HPS. c. RC/CAP. 6021. Rm/RC.10/JH.21.12.37. PROTECTIVE COVERING FOR BATTERY BOXES. We have now available for test, a standard Wraith battery box with the inside lined with thin ebonite. Will you… | ||
| img095 | The status of a pending invoice from Batteries Ltd. amounting to £15/18/11d. | ||
| View original record | Roy/GEA 6021 Mr Cheal Please say Roy/SH 23/12/37 G/WFH/CA44/PS.22.12.37 Further to your memo of the 2nd November reference Roy/GEA8/VR instructing us to hold in abeyance an invoice received from… | ||
| img096 | Request to obtain two specific Exide batteries for experimental cars, the Phantom III and Wraith III. | ||
| View original record | Rmy/RC HES 6021. To Roy. from HPS/WSC. HPS/WSC.7/VS.22.12.37. O/52406. EXPERIMENTAL CAR BATTERIES. In connection with the above, will you please obtain for us as quickly as possible :- 1 Phantom III… | ||
| img097 | Failure of three Smith's electric clocks on experimental cars, to be forwarded for repair. | ||
| View original record | CAP? 6021 To Rey. from HPS/WSC. c. to Rm/RC. HPS/WSC.1/VS.23.12.37. 0/52406. RE SMITH'S ELECTRIC CLOCKS. We hand you herewith 3 Electric Clocks which have failed on Experimental Cars; will you please… | ||
| img098 | Requesting two types of Dagenite batteries for comparative cold chamber tests on Wraith and Bentley electrical systems. | ||
| View original record | CAP? 6621. To Roy/Mills. from Rm/RC. c. RC/CAP. Rm/RC.8/MH.31.12.37. RE COLD CHAMBER TESTS. In order to carry out comparative tests, on the Wraith and Bentley electrical system in the cold chamber, it… | ||
| img099 | Arranging for the return of a battery to the makers as it cannot be tested. | ||
| View original record | 6021 To Roy/GEA. from Rm/RC. Rm/RC.2/MH.31.12.37. With reference to memo G/WFH/CA44/PS.22.12.37, we find that we shall not have the opportunity of testing the battery for quite a long time. As there… | ||
| img100 | Examination and review of a 'Davenset Battery Charger' submitted by the makers, Partridge and Wilson and Co. Ltd. | ||
| View original record | To Hn. c. to Hd. c. to W/P - Sr. c. to W/K 60211 Rm/RC.14/JH.3.1.38. Davenset Battery Charger. Apparatus of the above type was submitted by the makers, Messrs. Partridge and Wilson and Co. Ltd., for… | ||
| img101 | Examination and report on a Davenset Battery Charger submitted by Partridge and Wilson and Co. Ltd. | ||
| View original record | 6021 To Hn. c. to Hd. c. to W/P - Sr. c. to W/K Rm/RC.14/JH.3.1.38. Davenset Battery Charger. Apparatus of the above type was submitted by the makers, Messrs. Partridge and Wilson and Co. Ltd., for… | ||
| img102 | Letter to the Lead Industries Development Council discussing the effectiveness of various lead-based coatings against abrasion. | ||
| View original record | 6021 Rm/RC.14/MH. 3rd. January 1938. Technical Information Bureau of Lead Industries Development Council, 19, Hobart Place, Eaton Square, LONDON, S.W.1. Dear Sirs, We thank you for your letters of… | ||
| img103 | Instruction to despatch two Wraith Battery Boxes to Rubtex Limited for painting trials. | ||
| View original record | To HPS. c. Rm/RC. 6021. BY/RD.3/B.4.1.38. Wraith Battery Boxes. Will you please arrange to despatch to :- Messrs. Rubtex Limited, Printing House Lane, Hayes, Middlesex, 2 Wraith Battery Boxes -… | ||
| img104 | Car battery charging issues and categorizing them into four distinct groups. | ||
| View original record | To By. c. to Da. c. to Mx. c. to Rm/GWH. 6021 Rm/RC.10/JH.7.1.38. BATTERY CHARGING ON CARS. As a result of Mr. Minchin's letter, under covering note Rm.10/R.6.12.37. and memo. Byl4/G.8.12.37. we have… | ||
| img105 | The dynamo-battery charging system, addressing charging rates and potential voltage gradients, complete with a circuit diagram. | ||
| View original record | -2- would aggravate the trouble in group (3). But we have evidence in Mr. Minchin's statement that batteries on the whole, are far from being overcharged, and when overcharging does occur, it is less… | ||
| img106 | Analysis of the vehicle's dynamo and voltage regulator performance and settings. | ||
| View original record | -3- Rm/RC.10/JH.7.1.38. The values of volt drop shown, are representative of the average car, and correspond to a charging current of about ten amperes. Now the dynamo output at 13 volts, is at… | ||
| img107 | Dynamo and battery charging characteristics for the Phantom car. | ||
| View original record | -4- This however is bound up with the design of the L.R.7 regulator at present being developed. As regards the dynamo the small machine is better able to cope with a high output than the larger one,… | ||
| img108 | Note detailing a four-step heating process with specific temperatures and durations. | ||
| View original record | 220°F. for 2 Hrs. 250°F. for 40 mins. 275°F. for 20 mins. [Illegible] for 30 mins. BY/RD. | ||
| img109 | The stoving particulars for treating Wraith battery boxes with Anti-Sulphuric Black Enamel. | ||
| View original record | To HPB/RH. c. Rm/RC. RC 6021. BY/RD.3/B.13.1.38. WRAITH BATTERY BOXES. We have now received the sample of Anti-Sulphuric Black Enamel, "Armour" Brand, which will permit the battery boxes to be sprayed… | ||
| img110 | Follow-up memo requesting the status of a battery type STXR9A received from Joseph Lucas Ltd. | ||
| View original record | Rm/RC. 6021 G/WFH/CA.50/KI.15.1.38. Further to your memo Rm/RC.8/JH.9.12.37. in reply to our memo of the 24th November regarding one Battery type STXR9A sent to us by Joseph Lucas Ltd. on the 14th… | ||
| img111 | The return of a tested Lucas battery and the decision not to purchase it. | ||
| View original record | G/WFH. 6021 Rm/RC.9/JH.17.1.38. With reference to your memo G/WFH/CA.50/K1.15.1.38. the Lucas battery will be returned to Messrs. Lucas when we have completed our tests. As this battery was submitted… | ||
| img112 | To hold instructions for the Wraith 100 sets battery and fittings due to capacity concerns. | ||
| View original record | BY/RD BY/HEB c. Rm. c. Roy/Ms. 6021 CHILDS 6021 BY./7/N.18.1.38. Battery Wraith 100 Sets - Battery & Fittings. Rm. has asked us to hold up the instructions for the Battery & Fittings for the 100 sets… | ||
| img113 | Letter to Peto & Radford Ltd. regarding starting issues with experimental cars due to battery performance at low temperatures. | ||
| View original record | 6021 Battery xxx 2424. Rm/RC.1/MH. 19th. January 1938. Messrs. Peto & Radford Ltd., 50, Grosvenor Gardens, London, S.W.1. Dear Sirs, We have recently experienced starting trouble at extremely low… | ||
| img114 | Broken vent plug on a new Wraith battery. | ||
| View original record | To HPS/WSC. 6021. Battery Rm/RC.6/JH.20.1.38. re broken vent plug on a new Wraith battery. We received today a new Wraith battery from Peto & Radford. On examination one of the vent plugs were found… | ||
| img115 | Letter from a battery manufacturer regarding starting troubles at low temperatures in experimental cars. | ||
| View original record | CHILDS - what does this mean - TELEPHONE: RAINHAM 34. TELEGRAMS: (ESSEX) LONDON OFFICE: 50 GROSVENOR GARDENS, S.W.1 Manufacturers of Accumulators for over 50 years. PETO & RADFORD Proprietors -… | ||
| img116 | Comparative table of battery capacity and starting effort for different types. | ||
| View original record | TYPE 6-HZD9-S 6-LZLD13-S 6-HZD11-S 6-HZD13-S CAPACITY AMPERE HOURS 20 hour rate 54 60 68 81 10 hour rate 49 54 61 73 COMPARATIVE STARTING EFFORT TAKING 6-HZD13-S AS 100. 68 72 83 100 21.1.38 | ||
| img117 | Internal memorandum forwarding a Works report on a faulty car battery, concluding the issue is with the car's voltage control system. | ||
| View original record | To Rm c. to Rm/RC. c. to BY/RD. R.C. 6021. Battery BY.1/N.24.1.38. Battery Charging on Cars -------------------- Referring to Rm/RC.10/JH.7.1.38, I sent the battery from my car to Mr Minchin, as it… | ||
| img118 | Works report on the condition of a car battery used mainly for daylight running. | ||
| View original record | 6021. To Rm c. to Rm/RC. c. to BY/RD. BY.1/N.24.1.38. Battery Charging on Cars. ------------------------ Referring to Rm/RC.10/JH.7.1.38, I sent the battery from my car to Mr Minchin, as it had been… | ||
| img119 | Battery box modifications and battery fitment for the Wraith III model. | ||
| View original record | 6021. To EX. from Ev. Copy Pc. Rm/. De/JP. DX/RD. Da/EV.5/G.26.1.38. Childs. See me Rm WRAITH III - BATTERY BOX. The aim originally on Wraith III was to get a low Limousine car. The battery depth was… | ||
| img120 | Order of six batteries for Wraith 6 Sets from the Exide Co. | ||
| View original record | To RHO/CAN. c. Roy/Ms. c. REC. c. HPS. c. G/Rb. c. Rm/Grys. CHILDS 6021 BY/ED.3/B.27.1.38. WRAITH 6 SETS : BATTERIES. Will you please order from the Exide Co., six batteries to drawing DW.559. Three… | ||
| img121 | The latest battery catalogues from various suppliers. | ||
| View original record | 6021 battery To Roy. Rm/RC.6/JH.31.1.38. re Battery Catalogues. Will you please obtain for us the current battery catalogues published by the following makers. The Chloride Electrical Storage Co.Ltd.,… | ||
| img122 | Letter to discuss a problem with a new type of battery that has a lack of starting current. | ||
| View original record | New Proc R.C. 6021 Rm4/R. 31st January, 1938. G.R. Minchin, Esq., Messrs. Peto & Radford, 50, Grosvenor Gardens, S.W.1. Dear Minchin, We have run into trouble with a new type battery, which we have… | ||
| img123 | Request to obtain four pairs of type 'H' clamp terminal connectors for battery charging from the National Accumulator Co. Ltd. | ||
| View original record | To HPS/GEP. c. to RC/CAP. 6021. Rm/RC.4/JH.31.1.38. Clamp Terminal connectors for battery charging. Will you please obtain for us from the NATIONAL Accumulator Co.Ltd. four pairs of clamp connectors… | ||
| img124 | Letter requesting the latest catalogue of car accumulators from three different suppliers. | ||
| View original record | 6021. Roy/M. A/VR. 2nd. February, 1938. Messrs. Chloride Electrical Storage Co. Ltd. National Accumulator Co. Ltd. Jos. Lucas, Ltd. Dear Sirs, Will you please send us your latest catalogue of Car… | ||
| img125 | To 'Roy' requesting the acquisition of current battery catalogues from three listed manufacturers. | ||
| View original record | To Roy. Rm/RC.6/JH.31.1.38. re Battery Catalogues. Will you please obtain for us the current battery catalogues published by the following makers. The Chloride Electrical Storage Co.Ltd., The National… | ||
| img126 | Letter from accumulator manufacturer Peto & Radford offering to visit and discuss a problem with a new battery being tested. | ||
| View original record | TELEPHONE RAINHAM, 34. TELEGRAMS (ESSEX) LONDON OFFICE: 50, GROSVENOR GARDENS. S.W.1 Manufacturers of Accumulators for over 50 years. PETO & RADFORD Proprietors - Pritchett & Gold and E.P.S. Company… | ||
| img127 | Letter from The Chloride Electrical Storage Co. Ltd. enclosing a car battery catalogue. | ||
| View original record | 6021 ALL COMMUNICATIONS TO BE ADDRESSED TO THE COMPANY LONDON SHAFTESBURY AVE BIRMINGHAM DALE END MANCHESTER BRIDGE STREET BRISTOL BROADMEAD GLASGOW TUREEN STREET DUBLIN PEARSE STREET BELFAST FRANKLIN… | ||
| img128 | Letter from Joseph Lucas Limited confirming the enclosure of three copies of Publication No. 105. | ||
| View original record | JOSEPH LUCAS LIMITED HEAD OFFICES & WORKS, GREAT KING ST., BIRMINGHAM. CONTRACTORS TO THE ADMIRALTY, WAR OFFICE, AIR MINISTRY, INDIA OFFICE, G.P.O. AND LEADING RAILWAYS. TRADE MARK 6021 'KING OF THE… | ||
| img129 | Letter from Peto & Radford of Dagenite Batteries enclosing their latest car catalogue No. C.221. | ||
| View original record | 6021 DAGENITE BATTERIES Built by PETO & RADFORD Proprietors: Pritchett & Gold and E.P.S. Co., Ltd. LONDON SERVICE DEPOT 107a PIMLICO ROAD LONDON, S.W.1 TEL. SLOANE 6114 YOUR REF. Roy/GEA. 4/VR. 50… | ||
| img130 | Concerning Partridge, Wilson & Co. Ltd's desire to use the 'APPROVED BY ROLLS-ROYCE' endorsement in their advertising. | ||
| View original record | S/W. File Rm...from Bkl. 6021 RC. Bkl.6/4.2.38 With reference to the enclosed letter from Partridge, Wilson & Co. Ltd. These people appear to be waiting for a report from someone in the Company in… | ||
| img131 | Letter to Peto & Radford Ltd. regarding battery troubles and arranging a follow-up meeting. | ||
| View original record | R.C. 6021. Rm/RC.4/JH. 5th February, 1938. Messrs. Peto & Radford Ltd., Dagenham Dock, ESSEX. For the attention of Mr. E.S. Chapman: Your reference ESC/MH. Dear Sirs, We thank you for your letter of… | ||
| img132 | Scheme detailing a modification to the Wraith III battery box. | ||
| View original record | c. Rm. 6021 DA.15/G.7.2.38. WRAITH III - BATTERY BOX. Please receive herewith the following scheme :- F.CD.470 Modification to Battery Box. The above scheme has been produced shewing a 25/30 HP. type… | ||
| img133 | Modifications to the Wraith III battery and box to accommodate a 25/30 type battery. | ||
| View original record | PY/No. [REDACTED] c. Rm. [REDACTED] [REDACTED] 6021. DA.16/G.8.2.38. WRAITH 111. BATTERY & BOX. Please receive herewith F.CD.466 Lowered Battery Box. The box is lowered 1.125 to accommodate a 25/30… | ||
| img134 | Letter from an accumulator manufacturer arranging a meeting to discuss starting troubles with their batteries. | ||
| View original record | 6821. RC TELEPHONE: RAINHAM 34. TELEGRAMS: (ESSEX) LONDON OFFICE: 50, GROSVENOR GARDENS, S.W.1 Manufacturers of Accumulators for over 50 years. PETO & RADFORD Proprietors - Pritchett & Gold and E.P.S.… | ||
| img135 | Letter to Messrs. Peto & Radford regarding the postponement of a visit. | ||
| View original record | Rm/Gryl/R. RC 602L. 10th February, 1938. Messrs. Peto & Radford, Dagenham Dock, ESSEX. Dear Sirs, Your Ref: ESC/MH. Thank you for your letter of February 9th. Mr. Robotham is at present away from the… | ||
| img136 | Implications of approving the Davenset Battery Charger. | ||
| View original record | W/S. Bkl. from Rm/Gry. RC 6021. Rm. absent. Rm/Gry3/R.10.2.38. Davenset Battery Charger. Herewith a copy of the memo from the Electrical Laboratory about this charger, as possibly you did not see Hn's… | ||
| img137 | Letter from Peto & Radford to Rolls Royce regarding the arrangement of a meeting. | ||
| View original record | 6621.' TELEPHONE RAINHAM 34. TELEGRAMS (ESSEX) LONDON OFFICE: 50, GROSVENOR GARDENS, S.W.1 Manufacturers of Accumulators for over 50 years. PETO & RADFORD Proprietors - Pritchett & Gold and E.P.S.… | ||
| img138 | Letter to Messrs. Peto & Radford Ltd. confirming a visit to the works. | ||
| View original record | 6021. Rm/RC.7/MH. 14th. February 1938. Messrs. Peto & Radford Ltd., Dagenham, ESSEX. Your Ref. ESC/MH. Dear Sirs, We thank you for your letter of the 12th. inst., referring to your visit to these… | ||
| img139 | Conclusions on the battery and ignition system for the Wraith model. | ||
| View original record | Rm. C. Da. O. Mx. O. BY/RD. BY.19/G.18.2.38. 6021- WRAITH - BATTERY & IGNITION. Referring to Rm.16/R.4.2.38. and dealing with each item separately my conclusions are as follows :- (a). Battery. (1).… | ||
| img140 | Report page continuing the comparison of ignition coils and discussing engine starting torque. | ||
| View original record | - 2 - (b). Coil. cont'd. engine at 6.3 volts in one case, and started it at the same voltage in another test, while RR. failed with the ballast resistance in series. (2).When output is plotted the RR.… | ||
| img141 | Scheme detailing a modified rear battery mounting for the Wraith III model due to insufficient capacity. | ||
| View original record | C. Rm. DA.2/G.21.2.38. 6021 WRAITH III. BATTERY AND BOX. Please receive herewith the following scheme F.CD.485 Battery, Modified Rear Mounting. The long shallow battery DW.211 fitted to the Limousine… | ||
| img142 | Letter from a battery manufacturer discussing modifications for cold starting tests and new battery types. | ||
| View original record | TELEPHONE | RAINHAM 34. TELEGRAMS | (ESSEX) LONDON OFFICE. 50 GROSVENOR GARDENS. S.W.1 '6021. Manufacturers of Accumulators for over 50 years. PETO & RADFORD Proprietors - Pritchett & Gold and E.P.S.… | ||
| img143 | Wrong-handed Lucas negative battery terminal on chassis 7.B.V. and the necessary modification. | ||
| View original record | 6021. To HPS. N re 7.B.V. Rm/RC.12/JH.2.3.38. The Lucas negative battery terminal on the above chassis is wrong handed this causes a sharp right angle bend to be put in the battery lead. In order to… | ||
| img144 | Letter from a battery supplier requesting to borrow a Delco 6 volt 15-T9 battery for testing to provide a suitable replacement. | ||
| View original record | 6021. TELEPHONE | RAINHAM 34. TELEGRAMS | (ESSEX) LONDON OFFICE 50 GROSVENOR GARDENS. S.W.1 MANUFACTURERS of ACCUMULATORS for over 50 years. PETO & RADFORD Proprietors - Pritchett & Gold and E.P.S.… | ||
| img145 | Letter to Peto & Radford Ltd. regarding the loan of a 15.T.9 battery and a replacement offer. | ||
| View original record | 6021. Rm/RC.14/MH. 14th. March 1938. Messrs. Peto & Radford Ltd., Dagenham Dock, ESSEX. For the attention of Mr.E.S.Chapman. Dear Sirs, With reference to your letter of the 9th. inst., we shall be… | ||
| img146 | Letter from accumulator manufacturers Peto & Radford regarding the loan and replacement of a battery. | ||
| View original record | TELEPHONE RAINHAM 34. TELEGRAMS (ESSEX) LONDON OFFICE 50 GROSVENOR GARDENS, S.W.1 Manufacturers of Accumulators for over 50 years. PETO & RADFORD Proprietors - Pritchett & Gold and E.P.S. Company Ltd.… | ||
| img147 | Letter confirming the dispatch of a replacement Delco 15T type battery to Peto & Radford Ltd. | ||
| View original record | 6021. Rm/RC.12/JH. 22nd. March. 1938. Messrs. Peto & Radford Ltd., Dagenham Dock, ESSEX. For the attention of Mr. Chapman. Dear Sirs, We have now received the replacement battery as referred to in… | ||
| img148 | Dispatch of a Delco type 15T battery to Peto & Radford for testing in relation to an Oldsmobile. | ||
| View original record | To HPS. c. to RC/CAP. 6021 Rm/RC.2/JH.23.3.38. re Oldsmobile. Will you please despatch to Peto. & Radford for the attention of Mr. Chapman one Delco type 15T battery. This is in no way chargeable as… | ||
| img149 | Requesting the forwarding of a Delco car battery to Messrs Peto & Radford for testing. | ||
| View original record | To from HPS/WSC. Rm/RC 6021 HPS/WSC.2/BA.24.3.38. Car Batteries. Will you please forward to Messrs Peto & Radford addressed for the attention of Mr.Chapman, one Delco, type 15 T. Battery. This is in… | ||
| img150 | Letter from Peto & Radford confirming receipt of a Delco 15-T9 battery, promising a full report in due course. | ||
| View original record | 6021. TELEPHONE RAINHAM 34. TELEGRAMS (ESSEX) LONDON OFFICE 50 GROSVENOR GARDENS S.W.1 Manufacturers of Accumulators for over 50 years. PETO & RADFORD Proprietors - Pritchett & Gold and E.P.S. Company… | ||
| img151 | Suspected fault in a car's battery and a request for its removal for inspection. | ||
| View original record | To HPS. c. to RC/CAP. 6021. RM/RC.1/JH.6.4.38. re 29.G.VI. We suspect a fault in the battery on the above car. Will you please arrange to have this removed for our inspection. RM/RC. | ||
| img152 | Letter to Peto & Radford Ltd. regarding a Delco Battery report and the testing of a replacement. | ||
| View original record | 6021. Rm/RC.3/JH. 14th April, 1938. Messrs. Peto & Radford Ltd., Dagenham Dock, ESSEX. For the attention of Mr. E.S. Chapman. Your ref. ESC/MH. Dear Sirs, We thank you for your letter of the 5th inst.… | ||
| img153 | Requesting an update on the status of a STXR9A battery supplied by Joseph Lucas Ltd which is on test. | ||
| View original record | 6021 Rm/RC. G/WFH/CA.24/MV.22.4.38. Further to your memo of the 17th January reference Rm/RC.9/JH.informing us that the type STXR9A Battery sent to us by Joseph Lucas Ltd in July last is still on… | ||
| img154 | Letter from accumulator manufacturers Peto & Radford regarding cold starting tests for batteries. | ||
| View original record | TELEPHONE: RAINHAM 34. TELEGRAMS: (ESSEX) LONDON OFFICE: 50 GROSVENOR GARDENS. S.W.1 Manufacturers of Accumulators for over 50 years. PETO & RADFORD Proprietors - Pritchett & Gold and E.P.S. Company… | ||
| img155 | Letter to Peto & Radford Ltd. arranging a cold chamber test for two special 6-HZD11-G batteries. | ||
| View original record | 6021 Rm/RC.2/JH. 3rd. May, 1938. Messrs. Peto & Radford Ltd., Dagenham Dock, ESSEX. For the attention of Mr. E.S. Chapman. Your letter ref. ESC/MH. Dear Sirs, We note in your letter of the 29th ult.… | ||
| img156 | Letter from accumulator manufacturers Peto & Radford regarding the test report of a failed Delco battery and a proposed replacement. | ||
| View original record | TELEPHONE | RAINHAM 34. TELEGRAMS | (ESSEX) LONDON OFFICE, 50 GROSVENOR GARDENS, S.W.1 Manufacturers of Accumulators for over 50 years. PETO & RADFORD Proprietors - Pritchett & Gold and E.P.S. Company… | ||
| img157 | Examination and comparison report on a Delco 15-T9 battery. | ||
| View original record | Delco 15-T9 battery received from Messrs. Rolls Royce. The weight of this 6 volt Delco battery complete with acid is 39 1/2 lbs. We obtained 13.1 hours discharge at 5 amps, the following readings… | ||
| img158 | Report page comparing the construction and performance of two different batteries, specifically focusing on plate elements and capacity. | ||
| View original record | -2- Both batteries have 15 plate elements, consisting of 7 positives and 8 negatives per cell. It will be noted that the Delco positive plates are of the same dimensions as our own, but their negative… | ||
| img159 | Letter from Peto & Radford regarding a visit and arrangements for tests to be carried out in a cold chamber. | ||
| View original record | 6021. TELEPHONE | RAINHAM 34. TELEGRAMS | (ESSEX) LONDON OFFICE: 50 GROSVENOR GARDENS, S.W.1 Manufacturers of Accumulators for over 50 years. PETO & RADFORD Proprietors - Pritchett & Gold and E.P.S.… | ||
| img160 | Letter from Peto & Radford regarding the cold-weather testing of a 6-HZD11-G battery. | ||
| View original record | TELEPHONE: RAINHAM 34. TELEGRAMS: (ESSEX) LONDON OFFICE: 50 GROSVENOR GARDENS, S.W.1 Manufacturers of Accumulators for over 50 years. PETO & RADFORD Proprietors - Pritchett & Gold and E.P.S. Company… | ||
| img161 | Graph showing the period of discharge at high rates for three different types of accumulators. | ||
| View original record | PERIOD OF DISCHARGE AT HIGH RATES OF 6-HZD.9-S, 6-HZD.11-S&G & 6-GLD.13-SR. ACCUMULATORS. CURVE Nᵒ C20. 2ND MAY 1938. AMPERES DISCHARGE RATE. MINUTES DISCHARGE PERIOD. 6-GLD.13-SR. 6-HZD.11-S&G.… | ||
| img162 | Request to return charger No.1249 which was loaned from Partridge Wilson and Co.Ltd. for testing. | ||
| View original record | 6021. To Roy/MS. Rm/RC.3/JH.11.5.38. Will you please return to Partridge Wilson and Co.Ltd. the charger No.1249 which was loaned to us under their advice note 194/2. This charger was submitted to us… | ||
| img163 | Covering letter for a duplicate report on the method of testing accumulators at low temperatures using a 'Cold Box' with Cardice. | ||
| View original record | TELEPHONE | RAINHAM 34. TELEGRAMS | (ESSEX) LONDON OFFICE: 50 GROSVENOR GARDENS, S.W.1 Manufacturers of Accumulators for over 50 years. PETO & RADFORD Proprietors - Pritchett & Gold and E.P.S. Company… | ||
| img164 | Procedure for conducting low-temperature tests on accumulators using a lagged box with solid carbon dioxide. | ||
| View original record | LOW TEMPERATURE TESTS ON ACCUMULATORS. Our method of testing an accumulator at low temperature is to place it in a suitably lagged box containing solid carbon dioxide. When the temperature has fallen… | ||
| img165 | Instructions for charging accumulators and sourcing solid carbon dioxide for testing. | ||
| View original record | When the accumulator temperature has fallen to within two or three degrees of the required temperature we usually give five minutes charge at the normal charge rate. This is done to mix the… | ||
| img166 | Instructions on how to conduct a low-temperature test on a 12-volt starter accumulator using Cardice. | ||
| View original record | -2- 6 volt accumulators at 7° Fahr. It should certainly be sufficient for one test of a 12 volt starter accumulator. We break up the Cardice with a hammer into large lumps and pack it around the… | ||
| img167 | Letter to Peto & Radford Ltd. detailing the results of cold chamber battery tests. | ||
| View original record | 6021, EXPERIMENTAL DEPT. Rm/RC.5/JH. 13th May, 1938. Messrs. Peto & Radford Ltd., Dagenham Dock, ESSEX. For the attention of Mr.E.S. Chapman. Your ref. ESC/MH. Dear Sirs, We thank you for the report… | ||
| img168 | The concluding page of a typed letter. | ||
| View original record | -2- Rm/RC.5/JH.13.5.38. let you have a full report as soon as it is available. Yours faithfully, FOR ROLLS-ROYCE LTD. | ||
| img169 | Letter from Peto & Radford regarding the results of cold chamber tests on their 6-HZD11-G batteries. | ||
| View original record | 6021, TELEPHONE RAINHAM 34. TELEGRAMS (ESSEX) LONDON OFFICE 50 GROSVENOR GARDENS S.W.1 Manufacturers of Accumulators for over 50 years. PETO & RADFORD Proprietors - Pritchett & Gold and E.P.S. Company… | ||
| img170 | Requesting instructions for the removal of a special ebonite-lined battery box from car 22.G.V. for examination. | ||
| View original record | To HPS. c. to RC/CAP. 6021. Rm/RC.6/JH.23.5.38. SPECIAL BATTERY BOX ON CAR 22.G.V. We find that it is necessary for the special battery box which is lined with ebonite, and fitted on car 22.G.V. to be… | ||
| img171 | Particulars of a Lucas Dynamo and Battery from an S.S. Jaguar Car. | ||
| View original record | (Jaguar.) 6021 COPY. (6.10.38). 24.5.38. Particulars of Lucas Dynamo and Battery off S.S. Jaguar Car. Dynamo. Two-pole shunt machine. Positive earthed. Pulley drive integral with fan. Length (Active)… | ||
| img172 | Invoice from Joseph Lucas Ltd for a battery that is currently being tested. | ||
| View original record | 6021 Rm/RC. G/WFH/CA.31/MV.27.5.38. Further to our memo of the 22nd ulto ref.G/WFH/CA.24/MV. concerning the invoice we are holding in abeyance from Joseph Lucas Ltd. dated 19th July, 1937, on which we… | ||
| img173 | Request for particulars on various makes of accumulators. | ||
| View original record | To Roy/Mr. Rm/RC.5/JH.31.5.38. 6021. Will you please obtain for us full particulars of the following makes of accumulators - Three Star Accumulators Ltd., Rosebery Avenue, Tottenham.N.17. The Fuller… | ||
| img174 | Letter from Peto & Radford requesting a full report on bench tests for the special 6-HZD11-G batteries. | ||
| View original record | TELEPHONE: RAINHAM 34. TELEGRAMS: (ESSEX) LONDON OFFICE: 50, GROSVENOR GARDENS, S.W.1 Manufacturers of Accumulators for over 50 years. PETO & RADFORD Proprietors - Pritchett & Gold and E.P.S. Company… | ||
| img175 | Letter from The Young Accumulator Company quoting manufacturer's terms for car batteries and proposing a sales meeting. | ||
| View original record | 6021 TELEGRAPHIC ADDRESS: YOUNGACC, NEW MALDEN ON ADMIRALTY, AIR MINISTRY AND CROWN AGENTS LISTS TELEPHONE: MALDEN 1171 (3 LINES) MALDEN 0484. THE YOUNG ACCUMULATOR COMPANY (1929) LTD. CHAIRMAN: LT.… | ||
| img176 | Test report on the suitability of a Lucas Type STXR9A battery, concluding it is inferior to others tested. | ||
| View original record | To By. c. to Ba. c. to By/RB. c. to Roy/Les. 6021 Rm/RC.7/JH.8.6.38. re Test of Lucas Type STXR9A Battery. In order to ascertain the suitability of any battery for use on our cars we have evolved the… | ||
| img177 | Comparison test report on Lucas and Exide batteries for Bentley and Wraith chassis. | ||
| View original record | -2- The above battery was submitted by the makers as an alternative for the Bentley chassis. The following figures are the result of a comparison test, between the standard Bentley Exide 'nine plate'… | ||
| img178 | Letter concerning the delay and revised schedule for experimental battery tests. | ||
| View original record | EXPERIMENTAL DEPARTMENT. Rm/RC.18/JH. 10th June, 1938. Messrs. Peto & Radford Ltd., Dagenham Dock, ESSEX. 6021 For the attention of Mr. Chapman. Dear Sirs, In reply to your letter of June 3rd., we… | ||
| img179 | Battery discharge and life tests, comparing experimental and standard models. | ||
| View original record | -2- Rm/RC.18/JH. 10th June, 1938. This test consists of discharging the battery at 280 amperes and measuring the available voltage at the battery terminals. (4) High rate discharge. In this test the… | ||
| img180 | The purchase of two 'eleven plate' Lucas 12TXW11 batteries for testing. | ||
| View original record | Rm. BY/RD. Rm/RC. ROY/Les. -------- RC. BY.24/G.10.6.38. 6021 LUCAS BATTERY - 12TXW11. Referring to Rm/RC./JH.8.6.38. I am in agreement with the proposal to test out the 'eleven plate' Lucas battery.… | ||
| img181 | Agreeing to the proposal to test the 'eleven plate' Lucas battery and arranging to order two units. | ||
| View original record | Rm. BY/RD. Rm/RC. ROY/Lea. 6021 BY.24/C.10.6.38. LUCAS BATTERY - 12TXW11. Referring to Rm/RC.7/JH.8.6.38. I am in agreement with the proposal to test out the 'eleven plate' Lucas battery. Will BY/RD.… | ||
| img182 | Requesting the return of a Lucas STXR9A battery to its manufacturer after testing. | ||
| View original record | 6021 To Roy/MS. c. to G/WFH/CA. Rm/RC.7/JH.11.6.38. re Lucas STXR9A Battery. Will you please arrange for one STXR9A battery to be returned to the makers, This battery was submitted by Messrs. Lucas in… | ||
| img183 | Letter to Lucas Ltd. detailing the results of a starting capability test on their STXR9A battery compared to an Exide battery. | ||
| View original record | EXPERIMENTAL DEPARTMENT. Rm/RC.11/JH. 11th June, 1938. 6021 Messrs. Lucas Ltd., Great King Street, BIRMINGHAM.19. For the attention of Mr. Toulmin. Dear Sirs, We have completed a test on the Lucas… | ||
| img184 | Page 2 of a letter to Lucas Ltd. concerning the testing and recommendation of car batteries. | ||
| View original record | To Lucas Ltd., Rm/RC.11/JH. -2- 11th June, 1938. the standard battery to be only just good enough in this respect we cannot recommend the STXR9A as an alternative. We have however, tested a Lucas… | ||
| img185 | Battery failures due to over-tightening securing nuts, proposing a new design with a finger grip nut for immediate production. | ||
| View original record | BY/NS. c. Rm. CHILDS DA.8/G.11.8.38. 6021. BATTERIES. D.CD.742. GWH. reports battery failures due to over-tightening of the securing nuts, the attached scheme removes the nut underneath the box and… | ||
| img186 | Requesting the replacement of a corroded positive battery terminal lug. | ||
| View original record | To HPS. c. to RC/CAP. 6071 Rm/RC.3/JH.13.6.38. re 3.B.IV. The positive terminal lug for the battery on 3.B.IV is badly corroded. Will you please arrange for a new lug to be fitted. Rm/RC. | ||
| img187 | Poor performance of a Lucas battery and ordering different models with wood separators for testing. | ||
| View original record | To. BY. c. Dm. c. Em/RC. c. Roy c. Roy/LCS. BY/RD.2/B.22.6.38. LUCAS BATTERIES. 6021 Apparently, why the 9 plate Lucas Battery STXR.9A did not give such a good performance, was due to the fact that it… | ||
| img188 | Issues with hand-smithed frames and a more economical battery support solution for B.3 & B.50 models. | ||
| View original record | CHILDS 6021 To By. from ROY/Les. c. to Rm. c. to HPS. c. to RHC. Agreed? Rm ROY/Les.1/B.22.6.38. BATTERY SUPPORT B.3 & B.50 Due to the difficulties experienced from the inaccuracy of the Hand-Smithed… | ||
| img189 | Letter from accumulator manufacturer Peto & Radford concerning battery life testing methodologies. | ||
| View original record | CHILDS LONDON OFFICE 50 GROSVENOR GARDENS, S.W.1 TELEPHONE RAINHAM 34. (ESSEX) TELEGRAMS Manufacturers of Accumulators for over 50 years. PETO & RADFORD Proprietors - Pritchett & Gold and E.P.S.… | ||
| img190 | And sketches regarding vehicle components including a dynamo, brakes, and a horn. | ||
| View original record | Will mad Lodgec W B.8. Dynamo Shoebury R. Brakes C.N. X1900 Lucas under bonnet horn type WT22 26.3.38 | ||
| img191 | Battery discharge and charge rates, with a proposed testing cycle procedure. | ||
| View original record | -2- plates of different thickness, as a battery with fairly thin plates and well designed to give good performance and life under normal working conditions, may not give such a long life under the… | ||
| img192 | The final page of a letter from Peto & Radford offering further information and a visit to Derby. | ||
| View original record | -3- The above may appear to be fairly lengthy, but we wish to give you all the information possible, and the writer will be pleased to visit Derby at any time you wish him to do so. Yours faithfully,… | ||
| img193 | Letter detailing the results of comparative tests on four different car batteries. | ||
| View original record | EXPERIMENTAL DEPARTMENT. Rm/RC.15/JH. 5th, July, 1938. Messrs. Peto & Radford Ltd., Dagenham Dock, ESSEX. For the attention of Mr. E.C. Chapman. Dear Sirs, With reference to your letter of the 17th… | ||
| img194 | Comparison of battery test results for Dagenite, Exide, and Lucas models. | ||
| View original record | -2- Rm/RC.13/JH. 5th July, 1938. Battery Test Results. Dagenite Dagenite Exide. Lucas. Rated capacity 6HZD11.S. 6HZD11.G. 6XCKR11.SL. 12TXW11. 10 hour rate. 61.A.H. 61 A.H. 64.A.H. 63 A.H. (1) Weight… | ||
| img195 | Charging and discharging cycle for a 6HZD11.S battery for a life test. | ||
| View original record | -3- Rm/RC.15/JH. 5th July. 1938. Taking the 6HZD11.S. battery with a 10 hour rate capacity of 61 amp. hours, it would be more convenient to discharge the battery during the night, and recharge during… | ||
| img196 | Letter from accumulator manufacturer Peto & Radford regarding test results for a special 6-HZD11-G battery. | ||
| View original record | TELEPHONE RAINHAM 34. TELEGRAMS (ESSEX) LONDON OFFICE 50 GROSVENOR GARDENS. S.W.1 Manufacturers of Accumulators for over 50 years. PETO & RADFORD Proprietors - Pritchett & Gold and E.P.S. Company Ltd.… | ||
| img197 | Modification notice concerning the battery box support bracket for Bentley 50 and 111 chassis. | ||
| View original record | BY/NO. c. Rm e. Dav/No. S. 6021 CHILDS DA.1/G.10.5.38. BENTLEY 50. BATTERY BOX. Please receive herewith the following scheme :- F.CD.657 Modified Battery Box Support Bracket. Due to the exhaust swan… | ||
| img198 | Damaged Exide battery from a Wraith engine test bed, requesting its return to the makers for repair. | ||
| View original record | To HPS/WSC. c. to RC/CAP. 6021 Rm/RC.12/JH.11.7.38. DAMAGED EXIDE BATTERY. One of our Phantom type Exide batteries marked C.1 has been accidentally dropped and damaged, while on loan to the Wraith… | ||
| img199 | Request to forward a dropped and cracked battery, which is leaking acid, to the Exide Co. for repair. | ||
| View original record | To D/BP. from HPS/WSC. BP/RC. [crossed out] AJ/RC. [crossed out] Rm/RC. 6021 HPS/WSC.6/BA.12.7.38. C/52439. Battery. Will you please forward to the Exide Co. 1 Battery marked C.1 for repair. This… | ||
| img200 | Letter from an accumulator manufacturer regarding battery testing procedures and comparative results. | ||
| View original record | TELEPHONE RAINHAM 34. TELEGRAMS (ESSEX) LONDON OFFICE. 50 GROSVENOR GARDENS, S.W.1 Manufacturers of Accumulators for over 50 years. PETO & RADFORD Proprietors - Pritchett & Gold and E.P.S. Company… | ||
| img201 | Letter from Peto & Radford regarding battery testing procedures and despatch arrangements. | ||
| View original record | - 2 - Messrs. Rolls-Royce, Ltd. 22.7.38. If several batteries are on test together, the discharge would be stopped as soon as any one battery reached 10.8 final volts, which is a perfectly… | ||
| img202 | Letter from Peto & Radford regarding the dispatch of a Dagenite 6-GLK11 battery for testing. | ||
| View original record | TELEPHONE | RAINHAM 34. TELEGRAMS | (ESSEX) LONDON OFFICE: 50 GROSVENOR GARDENS, S.W.1 Manufacturers of Accumulators for over 50 years. PETO & RADFORD Proprietors - Pritchett & Gold and E.P.S. Company… | ||
| img203 | Letter comparing the test results of Dagenite and Lucas batteries. | ||
| View original record | 6021- EXPERIMENTAL DEPARTMENT. Rm/RC.8/JH. 8th August, 1938. Messrs. Peto & Radford Ltd., Dagenham Dock, ESSEX. Dear Sirs, In reply to your letter reference ESG/MH, of August 23rd., we have pleasure… | ||
| img204 | Letter discussing the test results of a Dagenite battery and the potential visit of a Mr. Chapman. | ||
| View original record | -2- Rm/RCS/JH. 8th September, 1938. These results indicate a slight superiority of the Dagenite battery. We have however, still to carry out a life test on these batteries, and are at present engaged… | ||
| img205 | Letter from an accumulator manufacturer following up on a battery sent for testing and proposing a visit to discuss special tests for bulk supplies. | ||
| View original record | TELEPHONE RAINHAM 34. TELEGRAMS (ESSEX) LONDON OFFICE: 50 GROSVENOR GARDENS, S.W.1 Manufacturers of Accumulators for over 50 years. PETO & RADFORD Proprietors - Pritchett & Gold and E.P.S. Company… | ||
| img206 | Preliminary test results of a Dagenite GLK.11.S battery. | ||
| View original record | 6021. To Roy/Les. Rm/RC.3/JH.27.8.38. re Dagenite GLK.11.S. Battery. Preliminary tests, i.e. starting, bench and "cold chamber" and high rate discharge shew the Dagenite GLK.11.S battery to be quite… | ||
| img207 | Inquiry for details and pricing on ampere-hour meters for experimental battery charging. | ||
| View original record | 6021. Battery To Roy/MS. c. to RC/CAP. Rm/RC.9/JH.1.9.38. We are anxious to obtain particulars of "Sangamo" or Ferranti ampere - hour meters fitted with automatic switches. In particular, we would… | ||
| img208 | Letter from the British Sangamo Company providing leaflets and pricing for Time Switches and DC amperehour Meters. | ||
| View original record | TELEGRAMS BRITISANGO ENFIELD REGISTERED OFFICE: 1, WALBROOK, LONDON, E.C.4. TELEPHONE: ENFIELD 3434 3435 3436 3437 BRITISH SANGAMO COMPANY LTD Directors SIR ALFRED JAMES HAWKEY, Kt, J.P. FREDERICK H.… | ||
| img209 | Product specification sheet for a British Sangamo Type N.F. Direct Current Ampere-Hour Meter. | ||
| View original record | BRITISH SANGAMO COMPANY DIRECT CURRENT AMPERE-HOUR METERS. TYPE N.F. BATTERY PATTERN. 2 Wire. ON METER DIAL: FULL, 30, 60, 120, 150, 180, 240, 270, AMPERE HOURS ON METER PLATE: SANGAMO METER AMPERE… | ||
| img210 | Product sheet for a British Sangamo Direct Current Ampere-Hour Meter, Type N.T. Vehicle Pattern. | ||
| View original record | BRITISH SANGAMO COMPANY DIRECT CURRENT AMPERE-HOUR METERS. TYPE N.T. VEHICLE PATTERN. 2 Wire. Text on meter dial: FULL 30 60 90 120 150 180 210 240 270 AMPERE HOURS Text on meter plaque: SANGAMO TYPE… | ||
| img211 | Product specification sheet for direct current ampere-hour meters, types NT & NF. | ||
| View original record | BRITISH SANGAMO COMPANY DIRECT CURRENT AMPERE-HOUR METERS. TYPES NT & NF VEHICLE & BATTERY PATTERN. 2 Wire. THE Sangamo Type NT Meter has been designed for use on all types of Electric Vehicles, from… | ||
| img212 | Cross-section diagram of a Mercury Motor Element for direct current ampere-hour meters. | ||
| View original record | BRITISH SANGAMO COMPANY DIRECT CURRENT AMPERE-HOUR METERS. TYPES NT & NF VEHICLE & BATTERY PATTERN. 2 Wire UPPER BEARING SCREW UPPER PIVOT BRIDGE FLAT RING JEWELS UPWARD THRUST OF MOVING ELEMENT ONLY… | ||
| img213 | The front cover of a general catalogue for products from the British Sangamo Company Ltd. | ||
| View original record | BRITISH SANGAMO COMPANY BRITISH SANGAMO CO., LTD REGISTERED OFFICE: 1, WALBROOK, LONDON, E.C.4. Cambridge Arterial Road, Enfield, Middlesex, England CABLES AND TELEGRAMS: BRITISANGO, ENFIELD.… | ||
| img214 | From the British Sangamo Company outlining their conditions of sale, including clauses for an extended guarantee and fair wages. | ||
| View original record | BRITISH SANGAMO COMPANY CONDITIONS OF SALE. The Conditions governing the acceptance of this tender are :— MODEL FORM OF GENERAL CONDITIONS RECOMMENDED BY THE INSTITUTION OF ELECTRICAL ENGINEERS FOR… | ||
| img215 | Promotional material for the Type SS Sangamo Time Switch. | ||
| View original record | TYPE SS SANGAMO TIME SWITCH AUTOMATIC TIME CONTROL FOR STREET LIGHTING SHOP WINDOW LIGHTING NEON SIGN, HEATING AND POWER CIRCUITS ON THE DIAL: NIGHT SANGAMO DAY TIME | ||
| img216 | Advertisement for the Sangamo Type SS Time Switch. | ||
| View original record | THE SANGAMO TYPE SS TIME SWITCH The most important feature of the Sangamo Type SS Time Switch is that it has been designed to combine the requirements of a wide range of switching applications within… | ||
| img217 | Specification sheet for a switch with various operational features, dials, and safety mechanisms. | ||
| View original record | Capacity. The Switch has single pole single throw silver contacts. It is rated at 10 amperes for 250 volts maximum and if required can also be supplied for lower commercial voltages on frequency… | ||
| img218 | Product specification sheet for various types of switches, including dimensions and list prices, from the British Sangamo Company Ltd. | ||
| View original record | DIMENSIONS DIAGRAM TEXT: 1 1/8" 1 1/8" HOLE FOR SEALING WIRE HOLE FOR PADLOCK 2 1/8" RAD 103° 3 1/8" DIA 103° 60° 5 FIXING HOLES TO SUIT No. 8 C/SK HEAD WOOD SCREW CONTACT SOCKETS 4 5/8" DIA 3 3/4"… | ||
| img219 | Letter from the Young Accumulator Company proposing a meeting to discuss their facilities. | ||
| View original record | YOUNG ACCUMULATOR COMPANY (1929) LTD. ON ADMIRALTY, AIR MINISTRY AND CROWN AGENTS LISTS TELEPHONE: MALDEN 1171 (3 LINES) DIRECTORS: A. W. BULLIVANT. H. DE MARTIS (ITALIAN). B. E. RONAASEN. A. H. SHAW.… | ||
| img220 | Letter from Peto & Radford discussing comparative test reports for the 6-GLK11-S Dagenite battery. | ||
| View original record | TELEPHONE RAINHAM 34. TELEGRAMS} (ESSEX) LONDON OFFICE 50 GROSVENOR GARDENS. S.W.1 6021 - Manufacturers of Accumulators for over 50 years. PETO & RADFORD Proprietors — Pritchett & Gold and E.P.S.… | ||
| img221 | Letter to The British Sangamo Co. Ltd. discussing the suitability of their ampere-hour meter for experimental battery charging. | ||
| View original record | Battery 6021. EXPERIMENTAL DEPARTMENT. Rm/RC.14/JH. 15th September, 1938. The British Sangamo Co.Ltd., Cambridge Arterial Road, Enfield, Middlesex, Dear Sirs, We thank you for your letter reference… | ||
| img222 | Letter requesting a quotation for a suitable instrument. | ||
| View original record | -2- Rm/RC.14/JH.15.9.38. We hope that we have explained our requirements clearly and trust you will be able to quote for a suitable instrument. Yours faithfully, FOR ROLLS-ROYCE LTD. | ||
| img223 | Letter from Sangamo Weston Ltd. acknowledging receipt of correspondence. | ||
| View original record | TELEGRAMS BRITISANGO ENFIELD REGISTERED OFFICE: 1, WALBROOK, LONDON, E.C.4. TELEPHONE: ENFIELD 3434 3435 3436 3437 SANGAMO WESTON LTD. formerly BRITISH SANGAMO COMPANY LTD Directors SIR ALFRED JAMES… | ||
| img224 | Letter from British Sangamo Company Ltd. regarding the supply and specification of amperehour meters. | ||
| View original record | TELEGRAMS BRITISANGO ENFIELD REGISTERED OFFICE: 1, WALBROOK, LONDON, E.C.4. SANGAMO WESTON LTD. formerly BRITISH SANGAMO COMPANY LTD Directors SIR ALFRED JAMES HAWKEY, Kt. J.P. FREDERICK H.E. BRANSON… | ||
| img225 | Letter from British Sangamo Co. Ltd. regarding a contact for an auxiliary circuit and an enclosed quotation for meters. | ||
| View original record | BRITISH SANGAMO Co. Ltd -2- 19/9/1938. This contact can be connected to an auxiliary circuit to control a relay or circuit breaker or some automatic device to cut out charge to the battery. This… | ||
| img226 | Quotation letter from British Sangamo Company Ltd. in response to an enquiry. | ||
| View original record | TELEGRAMS BRITISANGO ENFIELD REGISTERED OFFICE: 1 WALBROOK, LONDON, E.C.4. TELEPHONE: ENFIELD 3434 3435 3436 3437 BRITISH SANGAMO COMPANY LTD Directors SIR ALFRED JAMES HAWKEY, K.Y., J.P. FREDERICK… | ||
| img227 | Specification and quote for a 10 ampere battery pattern ampere-hour meter. | ||
| View original record | 1 N.F. 1 10 ampere battery pattern ampere-hour meter fitted with dial scaled up to 0 - 100 amperehours, red empty hand set at 63 amperehours, quick make contact located at fully charged position.… | ||
| img228 | The conditions of sale for a tender, specifically focusing on an extended guarantee and fair wages clauses. | ||
| View original record | CONDITIONS OF SALE. The Conditions governing the acceptance of this tender are :— MODEL FORM OF GENERAL CONDITIONS RECOMMENDED BY THE INSTITUTION OF ELECTRICAL ENGINEERS FOR USE IN CONNECTION WITH… | ||
| img229 | Proposal letter to Bentley Motors regarding non-corrosive washers. | ||
| View original record | ANGLO-EUROPEAN BUREAU SYNDICATE, PROPRIETOR: E. J. FORBAT (AUSTRIAN) TELEPHONE: TEMPLE BAR 8608. TELEGRAMS: HYVOLTSTAR LONDON Bankers: WESTMINSTER BANK LTD. GOSCHEN BUILDINGS, 12/13 HENRIETTA STREET,… | ||
| img230 | Customer letter from Dearborn, Michigan requesting agent details for reordering washers. | ||
| View original record | SHELL SAVES ON STOP AND GO DRIVING. L.A.S. SUPER SERVICE. Complete Motor Cleaning. 15142 W. Warren Ave. Dearborn, Michigan. Non Corrosive Washer Co. Rockford, Ill... Dear Sirs: I just sold out of your… | ||
| img231 | Counter display card advertising a non-corrosive battery washer designed to prevent power loss and save money. | ||
| View original record | Our Counter Display Card --- A Real Silent Salesman Size 7 x 11 with 6 sets of washers on each card Banish the 'Mess' that Steals Battery Power With the New NON-CORROSIVE WASHER SAVES POWER SAVES… | ||
| img232 | Instructions and guarantee for using Non-Corrosive Washers to prevent battery corrosion and sulphation. | ||
| View original record | SULPHATION OR HARDENING OF THE BATTERY PLATES A generator on a pleasure car delivers about 6 1/2 volts to a clean battery with clean cables and connections. When you have the presence of corrosion on… | ||
| img233 | Promotional flyer for non-corrosive battery terminal washers. | ||
| View original record | NON-CORROSIVE WASHERS THE CAUSE OF BATTERY CABLE AND TERMINAL CORROSION Batteries are either built with a composition rubber base poured around the posts or with a threaded nut on the posts to prevent… | ||
| img234 | Promotional leaflet for Non-Corrosive Washers designed to prevent battery corrosion. | ||
| View original record | Non-Corrosive Washers Motorists have had to contend with so-called "Battery Corrosion" since the invention and perfection of the modern six volt and twelve volt storage batteries as used in… | ||
| img235 | Requesting the purchase of an ampere-hour meter for the chassis electrical laboratory for battery life tests. | ||
| View original record | To EJJ. 6021. Rm/RC.3/JH.22.9.38. re Battery Life Tests. Will you please obtain for the chassis electrical laboratory, from British Sangamo Co.Ltd. Cambridge Arterial Road, Enfield, Middx. - 1 model… | ||
| img236 | Requesting a sketch for a simpler battery support, criticising the continued use of battery boxes. | ||
| View original record | 6021- To RM/RC. from RM. Rm.4/MH.23.9.38. I should like you to arrange with By/Ald. to have the simplest possible battery support sketched for trial in France. We continue to use battery boxes years… | ||
| img237 | Request for the factory cost of a Bentley III battery box with two different coating options. | ||
| View original record | G/Rb. 6021. Rm/RC.1/JH.29.9.38. re Battery Box for B.III. Will you please let me have the factory cost of the Bentley III battery box. (1) lead coated. (2) Painted with anti-sulphuric paint. Rm/RC. | ||
| img238 | Requesting the return of a faulty Lucas battery from a Jaguar car due to a leaky container. | ||
| View original record | 6021 To Roy/Ms. Rm/RC.10/JH.5.10.38. re Lucas Battery type 12TXW11. The above battery which has been removed from the Jaguar car has a leaky container. Will you please arrange for this to be returned… | ||
| img239 | Instruction to despatch a battery to Messrs. J. Lucas Ltd. for repairs. | ||
| View original record | c. to D/BR. c. to Rm/RC. 6021 ROY/FS.7. 6th Oct. 1938. O/52476. Please despatch carriage paid to:- Messrs. J. Lucas Ltd., Great Hampton Street, Birmingham. 1. Battery type 12.TXW-11 - for repairs as… | ||
| img240 | Parts list and modification instructions for a Bentley 50 battery box. | ||
| View original record | HPS Rm. Rm/RC. Hec. BY/Ald.3/G.14.10.38. 6021 BENTLEY 50. BATTERY BOX. SECTION 7290. Please receive herewith two blueprints of each of the following :- S.CD.869 Modified Battery Mounting. Ex.S.1119… | ||
| img241 | List of blueprints and existing parts required for a Bentley 50 battery box modification. | ||
| View original record | HPS. Rm Rm/RC ---------- BY/Ald.3/G.14.10.38. 6021. BENTLEY 50. BATTERY BOX. SECTION 7290. Please receive herewith two blueprints of each of the following :- S.CD.869 Modified Battery Mounting.… | ||
| img242 | Instruction regarding the trial of special anti-corrosive washers on battery terminal lugs. | ||
| View original record | Rm/IMW - 6021. Rm/RC.1/JH.15.10.38. We are trying out some special anti-corrosive washers on the battery terminal lugs on 8.B.V, thus these lugs should not be greased or serviced in any way. Will you… | ||
| img243 | Notification regarding a modified fixing for the battery and its mounting on Bentley 111 and Bentley 50 models. | ||
| View original record | DY/HG c. to Rm c. to Rm/RC. c. to BE/HD c. to Ds/AD DA.3/G.24.10.38. 6021. BENTLEY 111 and BENTLEY 50. BATTERY AND MOUNTING. Please receive herewith the following scheme :- F.CD.970 Modified Fixing… | ||
| img244 | Letter from Tungstone Accumulator Co. offering to supply a 12 volt 72 a.h. battery for testing following a visit to their stand at the Motor Show. | ||
| View original record | 6021. Directors: WILLIAM HADDON, B.Sc. Hons. (Chairman). H. T. APPLETON F. J. BROWN, B.Sc A. W. PHILLIPS. Entirely of British Manufacture. Covered by a Series of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks in… | ||
| img245 | Letter to Tungstone Accumulator Co. Ltd. regarding instructions for sending a battery for trial. | ||
| View original record | 6021 EXPERIMENTAL DEPARTMENT. Rm/RC.12/JH. 27th. October, 1938. Tungstone Accumulator Co.Ltd., St. Brider House, Salisbury Square, LONDON.E.C.4. Your ref. VMS/JER. MS/145. Dear Sirs, We thank you for… | ||
| img246 | Letter from Tungstone Accumulator Co., Ltd. confirming they are sending a battery for trial purposes. | ||
| View original record | 6021- Directors: WILLIAM HADDON, B.Sc. Hons. (Chairman). H. T. APPLETON F. J. BROWN, B.Sc A. W. PHILLIPS. Entirely of British Manufacture. Covered by a Series of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks in… | ||
| img247 | Invoice from Tungstone Accumulator Co. Ltd. for a filled and charged 12 volt battery. | ||
| View original record | 6021. INVOICE CONTRACTORS TO THE GENERAL POST OFFICE. TELEGRAMS: TYPIFY, FLEET, LONDON TELEPHONE: CENTRAL 6156 (4 Lines) Directors William Haddon, B.Sc., Hons. (Chairman) H. T. Appleton T. B. Brown,… | ||
| img248 | Technical bulletin regarding a revised battery mounting for the Bentley III and Bentley 50 models. | ||
| View original record | 6621 To HBE c. BF. c. Fm/RC. c. RMC/Wd. (O.P. Dept.) c. THC/SS. BY/RD. 3/B.S.11.38. BENTLEY III AND BENTLEY 50. F.CD.970 & PD. 277 - Revised Battery Mounting. Sec.7290. Under the new scheme, no… | ||
| img249 | Requesting an estimated factory cost for a Bentley III battery cradle. | ||
| View original record | 6021. To G/Rb. Rm/RC.1/JH.8.11.38. re Bentley III Battery Box. Will you please give us an estimated factory cost for the battery cradle to scheme FCD.970. Rm/FC. | ||
| img250 | Requesting the procurement of H-type positive and negative battery clamp connectors from Messrs. Peto & Radford. | ||
| View original record | 6021. To Roy. c. to RC/CAP. Rm/RC.9/JH.17.11.38 re Battery Clamp connectors. Will you please obtain for us from Messrs. Peto & Radford - 6 - H type positive cognector 6 - H type negative connectors.… | ||
| img251 | Modification scheme for the battery suspension on Bentley 111 and 50 models. | ||
| View original record | 6021 BY/NS c. Rm. c. ROY/Des. c. De/JD DA.4/G.17.11.38. CHILDS BENTLEY 111 and 50. BATTERY SUSPENSION. Please receive herewith the following scheme:- F.CD.1029 Modification to Battery Suspension. The… | ||
| img252 | Delivery advice note for a 12v accumulator with special lids for testing purposes. | ||
| View original record | DELIVERY ADVICE/CASH SALE NOTE 6021 CUSTOMER'S COPY B 06433 6 PLEASE RECEIVE IN GOOD CONDITION FROM: THE YOUNG ACCUMULATOR CO. (1929) LTD. MALDEN WAY, NEW MALDEN, SURREY CONSIGN TO: Rolls Royce Ltd.… | ||
| img253 | Request to order a replacement Exide battery for Phantom car 35.EX. | ||
| View original record | 6021 To Roy/Ms. c. to RC/CAP. Rm/RC.11/JH.29.11.38. BATTERY FOR PHANTOM CAR 35.EX. The battery on car 35.EX has failed through age, and we are at present running on one borrowed from the Repair Dept.… | ||
| img254 | Letter regarding battery testing and arranging a meeting concerning a Phantom II overhaul. | ||
| View original record | Elec. Miss Reece Copy for Mr Rowbotham 6021. M/5. 13th December, 1938. I.A. Leslie, Esq., Messrs. Rolls-Royce, Ltd., DERBY. Dear Mr. Leslie, It is some time since we had a discussion on batteries and… | ||
| img255 | Letter from an accumulator manufacturer regarding battery lifespan and potential customer complaints about future quality. | ||
| View original record | 6021 Works, Dagenham Dock, Essex TELEPHONE SLOANE 7164. 5 LINES PRIVATE BRANCH EXCHANGE TELEGRAMS DAGENITE, CONCENTRATION, SOWEST, LONDON. Manufacturers of Accumulators for over 50 years. PETO &… | ||
| img256 | Letter from Peto & Radford regarding advice given about a car battery's lifespan. | ||
| View original record | Copy for Mr. Robotham. W/5. 29th December, 1938. Messrs. Rolls-Royce, Ltd., Edgware Road, The Hyde, N.W. 9. For the attention of Mr. Bellringer. Dear Sirs, The enclosed is a copy of a letter we have… | ||
| img257 | Letter seeking advice on whether to change the accumulator acid for a 20/25 model after receiving conflicting information. | ||
| View original record | COPY. The Cottage, Thatched House, Fishbourne, Nr. Chichester, Sussex. 22.12.38. Messrs. Peto & Radford, 50, Grosvenor Gardens, S.W. Dear Sirs, Will you please let me have a little advice. One of the… | ||
| img258 | Delivery advice note for a 12V accumulator for test purposes. | ||
| View original record | DELIVERY ADVICE/CASH SALE NOTE 6 6021 CUSTOMER'S COPY B 06433 PLEASE RECEIVE IN GOOD CONDITION FROM: THE YOUNG ACCUMULATOR Co. (1929) Ltd. MALDEN WAY, NEW MALDEN, SURREY CONSIGN TO M: Rolls Royce LD.… | ||