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img001 Request to modify a starter motor test rig to accommodate Phantom III motors by fitting a new gear ring.
View original record 6103 To EJJ. Rm/Wst.5/JH.1.1.37. Starter Motor Rig. Will you please arrange for a Phantom III gear ring, to be fitted to our test rig in place of the P.II gear ring now fitted. We are unable to test…

img002 Request to order one carboy of distilled water.
View original record To HPS/CEP. 6103 Rm/Wst.16/JH.5.1.37. Will you please order for us one Carboy of distilled water. Rm/Wst.

img003 The installation of an electric motor on a self-starter motor test rig.
View original record 6103 Millwrights from EJJ/JV EJJ is absent. o to Lr/Wst Order No.816 EJJ/JV2/MM11.1.37 RE: INSTALLATION OF ELECTRIC MOTOR ON SELF-STARTER MOTOR TEST RIG ELECTRICAL EXPERIMENTAL DEPARTMENT. We send you…

img004 Requesting parts to be made to modify a vibration test rig.
View original record 6103 To EJJ. from Lr/Wst. Lr/Wst.14/AP.14.1.37. VIBRATION TEST RIG. Will you please have made for us as soon as possible a set of parts which will enable us to convert the amplitude of vibration on…

img005 Request for a condenser and resistance for ignition testing apparatus.
View original record 6103 To EJJ. from Lr/Wst. Lr/Wst.1/AP.18.1.37. IGNITION TESTING CONDENSER AND RESISTANCE. In order to enable us to carry out load testing on ignition coils for aero battery ignition to the latest Air…

img006 Request to make and fit a Phantom III Gear Ring to the Self Starter Motor Test Rig in the Electrical Experimental Department.
View original record Millwrights Dept. from EJJ/JV. c to Rm/Wst. 6103 EJJ/JV8/JC18. 1. 37. Re - SELF STARTER MOTOR TEST RIG, ELECTRICAL EXP. DEPT. Order No. 316. Will you please arrange for a P.III Gear Ring to be made…

img007 Request to manufacture eccentric sleeves for a vibration test rig.
View original record Millwrights Dept. from EJJ/JV. c to Lr/Wst. 6103. EJJ/JV25/JC21. 1. 37. Re - VIBRATION TEST RIG. Order No. 815. Will you please have three eccentric Sleeves J.13696.D. made and one eccentric Sleeve…

img008 Urgent request for a modification to a compressor pump which is holding up altitude testing on aero battery ignition and Merlin magnetos.
View original record L.B. 6103 To EJJ. from Rm/Wst. Rm/Wst.21/AP.28.1.37. We should be glad if speedy attention could be given to a modification requested to our compressor pump as contained in Rm/Wst.17/JH.4.1.37. This…

img009 Order request for an ignition testing resistance unit from The Zenith Electric Co.
View original record 6103 Req from EJJ/JV c to Rm/Wst. Order No.815 EJJ/JV16/MMR.2.37 RE: IGNITION TESTING RESISTANCE - ELECTRICAL EXPERIMENTAL LABORATORY. Please order from Messrs The Zenith Electric Co., Ltd., :- 1 -…

img010 Order to modify a drive for an explosive and altitude test box for ignition units, referencing a specific drawing.
View original record JB 6103. Millwrights from EJJ/JV c to Rm/Wst Order No.815 EJJ/JV7/MM3.2.37 RE: EXPLOSIVE AND ALTITUDE TEST BOX FOR IGNITION UNITS - ELECTRICAL EXPERIMENTAL DEPARTMENT. Please have modification made to…

img011 Request to order a reel of tinned copper fuse wire for the Electrical Laboratory.
View original record HPS/CEP. from Rm/Wst. 6103 Rm/Wst.8/M.3.2.37. Will you please order for use in the Electrical Laboratory one 1 lb. reel of 40 S.W.G. tinned copper fuse wire. 18/2 Rm/Wst.

img012 Order to the Millwrights to install the 'DELCO' Dynamo Rig on the Experimental Dynamo Test Rig.
View original record 6103. Millwrights from EJJ/JV c to Rm/Wst Order No.816 EJJ/JV2/MM5.2.37 RE: EXPERIMENTAL DYNAMO TEST RIG. In order to install the 'DELCO' Dynamo Rig in the above department please have made Packing…

img013 Request to fit a spring door closer to the door in the Experimental Electrical Laboratory.
View original record 6103 EJJ/JED from Rm/Wst. Rm/Wst8/M.10.2.37. Will you please arrange for a Spring Door Closer to be fitted to the door in the Experimental Electrical Laboratory. J.V. Rm/Wst. The Summer will soon be…

img014 Requesting modifications to the Instrument Board and Dynamo Control Panel for Test Bed No.17.
View original record [crossed out] Millwrights [/crossed out] from EJJ/JV [crossed out] c to Br/Jco. [/crossed out] [crossed out] c to Rm/Wst [/crossed out] Order No.815 6103 EJJ is absent. EJJ/JV2/MM.11.2.37 RE:…

img015 Order for equipment required for a High Tension Ignition Cable Ozone Test.
View original record .6103. EJJ from Lr/Wst. Lr/Wst10/M.13.2.37 H.T. Ignition Cable Ozone Test. For the above test will you please order from W.J.George Birmingham:- 2 Glass tubes size Q, Cat.No. 4241, 2 ft. long. 4…

img016 Internal order for glass tubes and rubber corks for an ignition cable ozone test.
View original record Req. from EJJ/JV. c to Lr/Wst. Order No. 816. 6103 EJJ is absent. EJJ/JV3/JG15. 2. 37. Re - H.T. IGNITION CABLE OZONE TEST. Please order from Messrs. W.J. George Ltd.,:- 2 - Glass Tubes, size Q, Cat.…

img017 Modifications to starter motor rigs, proposing a new mounting method.
View original record 6103 EJJ from Rm/Wst c to RHC. Rm/Wst5/M.18.2.37. Re: Starter Motor Rigs. We consider that both our rig and Mr. Brock's rig should be modified in respect to the method of mounting the starter motor on…

img018 Request to modify a high speed dynamo rig to test aero battery ignition dynamos for Merlin ExE and Vulture engines.
View original record To EJJ. 6103 Lr/Wst.14/JH.3.3.37. Will you please arrange to modify one of our high speed dynamo rigs in the Electrical Laboratory, so as to make it suitable for driving a small aero battery ignition…

img019 Request to the Pattern Shop for five portable battery boxes for the Electrical Laboratory.
View original record Pattern Shop from EJJ/JV. c to Rm/Wst. Exp.Dept: 6103. EJJ is absent. EJJ/JV14/JC2. 3. 37. Re - PORTABLE BOXES FOR BATTERIES. Order No.711. Will you please have five boxes made for the Electrical…

img020 Request to dispatch two ammeters and parts to The Weston Electrical Co. Ltd. for repair, overhaul, and re-calibration.
View original record Req from EJJ/JV. c to Wst/RC. Order No.811. 6103 EJJ is absent. EJJ/JV7/JC12. 5. 37. Re - REPAIRS TO ELECTRICAL LABORATORY INSTRUMENT. Please dispatch to The Weston Electrical Co.,Ltd., :- 1 - Ammeter…

img021 Requesting the return of a damaged voltmeter and ammeter for repair.
View original record 6103. To EJJ. from Rm/Wst. Rm/Wst.9/AP.6.3.37. TEST BED TEST TACKLE FOR 500 WATT GENERATORS. Will you please arrange to return one voltmeter and one ammeter to the makers for repair. These have been…

img022 Request to order spare test tackle and equipment for 500-watt generators from various suppliers.
View original record (6103) To EJJ. from Rm/Wst. Rm/Wst.10/AP.6.3.37. SPARE TEST TACKLE FOR 500 WATT GENERATORS. Will you please arrange to order from Cannings of Manchester, spares for the above. 2 Load resistances .289…

img023 Internal order for non-corrodible steel balls for an altitude test rig's spark gaps.
View original record 6103. from EJJ/JV to Wst/RC Order No. 816 EJJ is absent EJJ/JV4/MM8.3.37 RE: SPARK GAPS FOR ALTITUDE TEST RIG. Please order from Messrs The Hoffmann Manufacturing Co. Ltd.,:- 1 - gross - 1/4" non…

img024 Letter to Standard Telephones & Cables Ltd. requesting particulars for a Cathode Ray Oscillograph.
View original record 6103 11th March 1937. Lr/Wst.6/AP. Standard Telephones & Cables Ltd., Connought House, Aldwych, LONDON W.C.2. Dear Sirs, Cathode Ray Oscillograph. We should be glad if you will send us full…

img025 Request for the overhaul and recalibration of two Weston ammeters.
View original record 6103 To EJJ. from Wst/RC. Wst/RC.12/AP.11.3.37. Re. Laboratory Instruments. Will you please arrange for the following instruments to be overhauled and recalibrated - One Westons' ammeter model 1…

img026 Request to despatch a voltmeter and an ammeter, part of the test bed tackle for 500-watt generators, for overhaul and repair.
View original record 6103. Cpy from EJJ/JV c to Rm/Wst Order No.815 EJJ is absent. EJJ/JV6/MM12.3.37 RE: TEST BED TEST TACKLE FOR 500 WATT GENERATORS. Please arrange to despatch to Messrs Ferranti Ltd.,:- 1 - Ferranti…

img027 Overheating Phantom III dynamo on a Reservoir Battery Boost Rig, requesting instructions to design a new coupling for a replacement.
View original record To EJJ. c.to Wst/JJ. 6103 Lr/Wst.16/JH.12.3.37. Reservoir Battery Boost Rig. The old type P.III dynamo on this rig is giving trouble due to overheating. Cooling by means of a fan would cure this…

img028 Letter from Standard Telephones and Cables regarding a Transient Recorder, its capabilities, and price.
View original record 6103 Standard Telephones and Cables Limited TELEPHONE: ALBERT DOCK 1401 (10 LINES) INLAND TELEGRAMS: WESTOPHONE, PHONE, LONDON CABLEGRAMS: RELAY, LONDON. CODES USED: LIEBER'S, BENTLEY'S, A.B.C. 5TH &…

img029 Referencing a previous instruction for a cable to be ordered.
View original record 1201 6013 To C/Cam/CA. c. to Roy. Wst/RC.4/JH.23.3.37. With reference to your memo. G/Cam/CA.27/K.1.1143/37. we would like to point out that we instructed in our memo Rm/Wst.6/AP.29.12.36. for the…

img030 Modifications required for the Self-Starter Motor Test Rig in the Electrical Experimental Department.
View original record Millwrights Dept.from EJJ/JV. c t. RHW/Wst. Exp.Dept. c to. SHC/Brock 6103. EJJ is absent. EJJ/JV1/JC25. 3. 37. Re - MODIFICATIONS TO SELF-STARTER MOTOR TEST RIG, ELECTRICAL EXPERIMENTAL DEPT. Order…

img031 Ordering a Battery Ignition Synchronizer from the Air Ministry for testing Merlin and new secret engines.
View original record Copy from EJJ/JV c to Lr/Wst EJJ is absent. EJJ/JVS/MM31.3.37 Order No. 815 6103. RE: BATTERY IGNITION SYNCHRONIZER. Further to the letter received from The Air Ministry reference 610224/37/E.3(f).…

img032 Request to replace an overheating Phantom III Dynamo with a standard Phantom III Dynamometer on a Reservoir Battery Boost Rig.
View original record Millwrights Dept. from EJJ/JV. c to Lr/Wst. Exp.Dept. 6103 EJJ is absent. EJJ/JV11/JC1. 4. 37. Re - RESERVOIR BATTERY BOOST RIG, ELECTRICAL EXP. DEPT. Order No.816. The old type P.III Dynamo on this…

img033 Controversy and requesting clarification on electrical test boards for generators on test.
View original record Lr/Wst from EJJ/JV c to Lr/JSO. 6103. EJJ is absent. EJJ/JV1/MM9.4.37 RE: ELECTRICAL TEST BOARDS FOR GENERATORS FITTED TO ENGINES ON TEST. Further to memos Lr/Wst.2/AP.8.4.37 and Lr/JSO.10/EJ.8.4.37…

img034 Request to replace overheating and sagging open type resistances on a battery charging rig with new slider pattern types.
View original record To EJJ. 6103 Lr/Wst.3/AP.13.4.37 BATTERY CHARGING RIG The existing open type resistances now being used on the above are over-rated and the wire is continually sagging causing danger by fire due to…

img035 Requesting the assembly of electrical test boards for generators to be fitted to engines on test.
View original record 6103 To EJJ/JV. C. to JSO. Re Electrical Test Boards for Generators fitted to Engines on Test. With reference to memo. EJJ/JV.1/MM.9.4.37. We next require a complete assembly as fitted to No.9 Test…

img036 Request to manufacture parts for a magnetizing rig, referencing attached documents.
View original record 6103 To HPS. Rm/Wst.1/JH.15.3.37. Magnetizing Rig. Will you please have made for the above rig one each of EL.396 and EL.397 attached. Rm/Wst.

img037 Request to order one carboy of distilled water for the laboratory.
View original record To HPS/CEP. 6103. Wst/RC.16/JH.2.4.37. Re distilled water for use in the Lab. Will you please order 1 carboy of distilled water. Wst/RC.

img038 Request to fabricate adaptor pieces for testing a Delco Liberty engine ignition generator.
View original record To EJJ. .6103 Lr/Wst.2/AP.13.4.37 DELCO LIBERTY ENGINE IGNITION GENERATOR We wish to test this generator on our dynamo rig. Will you please have suitable adaptor pieces made to enable us to do this.…

img039 Internal order for Zenith Single Tube Type B Resistances for a battery charging rig.
View original record Req from EJJ/JV. c to Lr/Wst. Order No. 811. 6163 EJJ is absent. EJJ/JV8/JC15. 4. 37. Re - BATTERY CHARGING RIG. Please order the following Zenith Single Tube Type B Resistances:- 1 - capable of…

img040 Request to the Millwrights Department for a coupling piece to test a Delco Liberty Engine Ignition Generator.
View original record Millwrights Dept. from EJJ/JV. c to LP/Wst. 6108 EJJ is absent. EJJ/JV3/JG19. 4. 37. Re - DELCO LIBERTY ENGINE IGNITION GENERATOR. Order No.815. In order to enable the Electrical Experimental…

img041 Letter from Siemens-Schuckert suggesting a high-speed portable oscillograph to measure the wave form of coils.
View original record TELEGRAMS: "WERNERWERK, LUD, LONDON." QUOTATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CONFIRMATION BEFORE ACCEPTANCE OF ORDER. PROMISES OF DELIVERY ARE GIVEN IN GOOD FAITH BUT MUST NOT BE REGARDED AS BINDING. E.B…

img042 Letter to Siemens-Schuckert regarding the measurement of ignition impulse periodicity and transient frequencies.
View original record 6103 22nd. April 1937 Lr/Wst.10/AP. Messrs Siemens-Schuckert (Great Britain) Ltd., 30-34 New Bridge Street, LONDON E.C.4. Dear Sirs, We thank you for your letter of the 20th inst., reference RO/EJT.,…

img043 Letter from Siemens-Schuckert (Great Britain) Ltd. regarding an oscillograph.
View original record 6103 E.B TELEGRAMS: "WERNERWERK, LUD, LONDON" QUOTATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CONFIRMATION BEFORE ACCEPTANCE OF ORDER. PROMISES OF DELIVERY ARE GIVEN IN GOOD FAITH BUT MUST NOT BE REGARDED AS BINDING.…

img044 Requesting arrangements for a Hasler rev-counter belonging to the electrical laboratory to be returned for repair.
View original record '6103 To EJJ. Wst/RC.6/JH.5.5.31. Re rev-counter belonging to electrical laboratory. Will you please arrange for the Hasler rev-counter No.13/48 to be returned to the makers for repair. Wst/RC.

img045 Order to dispatch a Hasler Rev. Counter, No. 13748, to The Hasler Telegraph Co. for overhaul and repair.
View original record from EJJ/JV. c to Wst/RC. Order No. 815. EJJ is absent. EJJ/JV1/J05. 5. 37. 6103. Re - REPAIRS TO HASLER REV. COUNTER. Please arrange to dispatch to The Hasler Telegraph Co., Ltd.:- 1 - Hasler Rev.…

img046 Request to order a double-handled hexagon sparking plug spanner for use in the Laboratory.
View original record To HPS/CEP. 6103. Wst/RC.25/JH.5.5.37. Re Spanner for use in the Laboratory. Will you please order from Messrs. K.L.G. :- 1 double handled 7/16" hexagon sparking plug spanner No.170-A/F. Wst/RC.

img047 Requesting the repair of a Benson stop-watch from the Electrical Laboratory.
View original record To EJJ. c. to Wst/CAP. 6103. Wst/RC.15/JH.7.5.31/. Re Benson stop-watch belonging to the Electrical Laboratory. Will you please arrange for the above stop-watch to be returned to the makers for…

img048 Mounting a small Aero Ignition Dynamo onto an existing rig in the electrical laboratory.
View original record 6103. Millwrights from EJJ/JV c to Lr/Wst Order No.815 EJJ is absent. EJJ/JV1/MM19.3.37 RE: HIGH SPEED DYNAMO RIG ELECTRICAL LABORATORY. Mr. West has a small Aero Ignition Dynamo which he requires…

img049 Arranging for the repair of a faulty Benson stop watch.
View original record Req from EJJ/JV. c to Wst/RC. Order No.555. 6102 EJJ/JV8/JC8. 5. 37. Re - REPAIRS TO BENSON STOP WATCH. Please arrange to dispatch to Messrs. J.W. Benson Ltd.,:- 1 - Stop Watch, for overhaul, and…

img050 Requesting an order for one carboy of distilled water.
View original record To HPS/CEP. 6103 Wst/RC.1/JH.1.6.37. Will you please order 1 carboy of distilled water. Wst/RO.

img051 Request to obtain a Zenith screw tube resistance to increase the speed of a vibration test rig.
View original record 6103. EJJ/JV. from Rm/Wst. Rm/Wst.15/AP.2.6.37 In order to increase the speed of our vibration test rig will you please obtain for us one Zenith screw tube resistance type B. 100 ohms 1.5 amp.rating.…

img052 Internal order request for a Zenith Tube Resistance part for a Vibration Test Rig.
View original record 6102 Copy from EJJ/JV Copy to Rm/Wst Order No.816 EJJ/JV10/MM4.6.37 RE: VIBRATION TEST RIG. Please order from Messrs The Zenith Electrical Co. Ltd., :- 1 - Zenith Tube Resistance type 'B' 100 ohms 1.5…

img053 Test results for the modified Enamelling Oven No.3, detailing temperature variations.
View original record 6103. To EJJ. c. to Mr. Marriott. c. to Mr. Pym. c. to Mr. McDonald A.I.D.No.2. Rm/Wst.15/JH.9.6.37. Re Enamelling Oven No.3. The above oven in the enamelling shop has now been further modified to…

img054 Inefficiencies with the starter motor test rig and proposed alterations to improve it.
View original record 6103. To EJJ. from Rm/Wst. Rm/Wst.3/AP.11.6.37 STARTER MOTOR TEST RIG Our starter motor test rig is at present designed so that in order to run a 20.HP. motor we have to:- (a) Remove the gear ring and…

img055 Chasing the delivery of parts required for standardised test equipment.
View original record EJJ. from Rm/Wst. '6103 Rm/Wst.8/AP.23.6.37 We have not yet received the items asked for in connection with our standardised test equipment. Can you give us a delivery date for the parts in question?…

img056 Request to order one carboy of distilled water for use in the electrical laboratory.
View original record To HPS/CEP. c. to Wst/JH. 6103. Rm/RC.5/JH.12.8.37. Will you please order 1 carboy of distilled water, for use in the electrical laboratory. Rm/RC.

img057 Request for a gear ring for a starter motor test rig in the electrical laboratory.
View original record EJJ. from Rm/RC. 6103 Rm/RC.12/AP.13.8.37 RE. STARTER MOTOR RIG IN THE ELECTRICAL LABORATORY. Will you please supply a gear ring for our test rig as per drg. GW.1630. This is required for testing…

img058 Order of one carboy of distilled water for the laboratory.
View original record 6103. To HPS/CEP. c. to Wst/JH. Rm/Wst.1/JH.15.7.37. re Distilled water for use in the Laboratory. Will you please order 1 carboy of distilled water. Rm/Wst.

img059 Millwright's requisition for a gear ring for a laboratory starter motor test rig.
View original record KH186 (100P) (43021 14-6-37) G.C.S. 6103. MILLWRIGHT'S REQUISITION. O/N 428 /A DATE 17/8/37 THIS REQUISITION TO BE USED ONLY FOR WORK WHICH DOES NOT COST MORE THAN THIRTY SHILLINGS. WORK REQUIRED…

img060 Request for temporary wiring and equipment for a starter motor rig during the re-arrangement of the electrical laboratory.
View original record 6103 EJJ. from Rm/RC. Rm/RC.4/AP.18.8.37 RE-ARRANGEMENT OF PLANT IN ELECTRICAL LABORATORY. Will you please arrange for the starter motor rig in the Laboratory to be wired to the tank battery, as soon…

img061 Request to the Millwrights Department for a Gear Ring for the Wraith starter motor test rig.
View original record Millwrights Dept.from EJJ/JV. c to E/W RM/RC 6103 EJJ/JV8/JC19. 8. 37. Re - WRAITH STARTER MOTOR TEST RIG, ELECTRICAL LABORATORY. Order No.816/428/A. Will you please have one Gear Ring made for the…

img062 Electrical components for a laboratory re-organisation.
View original record 6103 EJJ. from Rm/RC. Rm/RC.20/AP.27.8.37 RE-ORGANISATION OF ELECTRICAL LABORATORY Will you please supply for our switchboard the following items:- 1 D.C. voltmeter 0 - 150 volts. 1 D.C. Ammeter 0 -…

img063 Request to procure two Schrader valves from the Champion Sparking Plug Co. for a plug cleaning rig.
View original record To Roy. 6103 Rm/RC.3/JH.3.0.8.37. re Champion Plug Cleaning rig in the Experimental Electrical Laboratory. Will you please obtain for us from the champion sparking plug Co. 2 Schrader valve No.5495…

img064 Millwright's requisition to make an adaptor for a 25/30 Ignition rig to test distributions.
View original record RR/56 (100M) 43021 14-8-37) G.C.B. TO EQUIPMENT DEPARTMENT, MILLWRIGHT'S REQUISITION. This Requisition is to be used for work estimated to cost over 30/- and under £50. Date Issued: 3/9/37 Date…

img065 Millwright's requisition for an adaptor for a 25/30 ignition rig to test distributors.
View original record RR/126 (1000) (43021 14-8-37) G.C.D. 6103. MILLWRIGHT'S REQUISITION. O/N 420 /A DATE 3/9/37 THIS REQUISITION TO BE USED ONLY FOR WORK WHICH DOES NOT COST MORE THAN THIRTY SHILLINGS. WORK REQUIRED Will…

img066 Millwright's requisition for a manilla rope to be used for a starter motor rig.
View original record RR166 (100m) 43021 14-8-37 S.C.S. 6103. MILLWRIGHT'S REQUISITION. O/N 54101 /A 13901 DATE 6-10-37. THIS REQUISITION TO BE USED ONLY FOR WORK WHICH DOES NOT COST MORE THAN THIRTY SHILLINGS. WORK…

img067 Internal request to order one carboy of 1350 S.G. sulfuric acid for use in the Laboratory.
View original record To HPS/CEP. '6103. Rm/RC.1/JH.30.8.37. re Sulpuric Acid for use on experimental chassis Batteries. Will you please order 1 carboy of 1350 S.G. sulpuric acid, for use in the Laboratory. Rm/RC.

img068 Requesting an urgent repair for a broken Dipper Switch endurance test rig in the Electrical Laboratory.
View original record To EJJ. c. to RC/EAP. 6103. Rm/RC.9/JH.31.8.37. re Dipper Switch endurance test rig in Electrical Laboratory. The solenoid cap of the above rig has broken due to the plunger hitting the endof the cap.…

img069 Millwright's requisition for a solenoid cap for a Dipper switch test rig.
View original record RR186 (1000) (4302) 14.8.37) S.C.M. MILLWRIGHT'S REQUISITION. O/N 421 /A THIS REQUISITION TO BE USED ONLY FOR WORK WHICH DOES NOT COST MORE THAN THIRTY SHILLINGS. DATE 3/9/37 WORK REQUIRED 6103. Will…

img070 Requesting a stores cupboard for the Chassis Electrical Laboratory.
View original record 6103. To EJJ. from Rm/RC. Rm/RC.5/MH.17.9.37. STORES CUPBOARD FOR CHASSIS ELECTRICAL LABORATORY. We need a cupboard in which to store bulky units such as headlamps, horns etc. One about 6ft. x 5ft. x…

img071 To Mr. Child detailing the labour cost for completed jobs on millwrights requisitions.
View original record 6103. Mr. Child Hs./Ryc.1/T20.9.37. ---------- The Labour Cost for completed jobs on Millwrights requisitions signed by you during the four weeks ending September 4th was 4/6 Hs/Ryc.

img072 Requesting an order for three K.D. Air Desiccators for a high tension voltage testing rig.
View original record To EJJ from Rm/RC. 6103 Rm/RC.15/MH.5.10.37. RE HIGH TENSION VOLTAGE TESTING RIG. Will you please order for the above rig 3 K.D. Air Desiccators (with sighting glass), as the existing ones are nearly…

img073 To order three air desiccators with sighting glass for a high tension voltage testing rig.
View original record from EJJ/JV. c to Rm/RC. 816. 6103, EJJ/JV4/JC6. 10. 37. Re - HIGH TENSION VOLTAGE TESTING RIG. ------------------------------------ Please order from The K. D. Air Desiccators Ltd., 5, Grosvenor…

img074 Order for glass beakers and a spring balance for use in the electrical laboratory.
View original record 6103 To EJJ. from Rm/RC. c. RC/CAP. Rm/RC.8/MH.6.10.37. Will you please order, for use in the electrical laboratory, the following:- 6 - Pyrex Glass Beakers Cat. No.958. Messrs. W. & J. George Ltd.…

img075 Letter to the National Physical Laboratory requesting information on measuring high voltages for ignition coil work.
View original record 6103 Rm/RC.8/JH. 8th October, 1937. The National Physical Laboratory, Teddington. Dear Sirs, We are interested in the problem of measuring high voltages of the frequency and characteristics met with…

img076 Urgent order for a Zenith resistance unit for the ignition rig.
View original record 6103 To EJJ. from Rm/RC. Rm/RC.16/MH.8.10.37. Will you please order for us as soon as possible one Zenith wire wound non-inductive resistance unit. Type Y.10. Resistance of 1 Megohm, centre tapped.…

img077 Order for a Zenith wire wound non-inductive resistance unit for an ignition rig.
View original record From EJJ. c. to Rm/RC. c. to Millwrights. 6103 EJJ1/M.11.10.37. 816. Ignition Rig From Messrs. Zenith Elec. Co. Ltd., - One - Zenith wire wound non-inductive resistance unit, Type Y.10. Resistance of…

img078 Millwright's requisition for a wooden platform for a H.T. Voltmeter and to modify an instrument case.
View original record RRISE (100P) (43021 14-6-37) S.C.B. MILLWRIGHT'S REQUISITION. THIS REQUISITION TO BE USED ONLY FOR WORK WHICH DOES NOT COST MORE THAN THIRTY SHILLINGS. 6103 O/N 451 /A DATE 19/11/37 W: REQUIRED Will…

img079 Millwright's requisition for a modification to a motor housing.
View original record RR188 (100p) 43021 14-8-37) S.C.B. TO EQUIPMENT DEPARTMENT, MILLWRIGHT'S REQUISITION. 6010 O/N 4804/B Date Issued: 27/10/37 This Requisition is to be used for work estimated to cost over 30/- and…

img080 Millwright's requisition for urgent work to drill holes in a resistance panel.
View original record RR129 (100P) (43021 14-6-37) G.C.D. 6103 MILLWRIGHT'S REQUISITION. O/N 448 /A DATE 15/11/37 THIS REQUISITION TO BE USED ONLY FOR WORK WHICH DOES NOT COST MORE THAN THIRTY SHILLINGS. WORK REQUIRED Will…

img081 Internal order request for a carbon plate rheostat from Cambridge Instrument Co. Ltd.
View original record To EJJ. from RM/RC. 6103 Rm/RC.6/MH.30.10.37. Will you please order for us from the Cambridge Instrument Co. Ltd.:- 1 Carbon plate rheostat to the following. 40 plates 3½" x 3½" x ⅛" with 5 connecting…

img082 Order for a Carbon Plate Rheostat for modifications to a self-starter motor test rig.
View original record from EJJ/JV. c to Rm/RC. R.C. 6103 EJJ/JV9/JC2. 11. 37. 816. Re - MODIFICATIONS TO SELF-STARTER MOTOR TEST RIG. ------------------------------------------ Please order from The Cambridge Instrument…

img083 Order of Eureka wire for use in the laboratory battery charging rig.
View original record HPS/CEP. RC/CAP. 6103 Rm/RC.6/JH.16.11.37. Will you please order for us for use in the laboratory 2 1/2 lbs. of 18 S.W.G. Eureka wire. This is for use on our battery charging rig. O/N.311. Rm/RC.

img084 Request to the Pattern Shop for a wood platform for the Electrical Experimental Department.
View original record Pattern Shop from EJJ/JV c to Rm/Child. RE 6103. EJJ/JV11/MM23.11.37 WOOD PLATFORM FOR ELECTRICAL EXPERIMENTAL DEPARTMENT. Order No.711 Job No.A.450. Please have a small wood platform made to support…

img085 Translated Bosch instruction manual on the use, setting, and maintenance of spark gaps.
View original record RR Cat. apparatus general BT15 6103 Translation of Bosch Instruction No. AWR1 on SPARK GAPS. ---------------------------------------------------- The Spark Gap is used for the measurements of the…

img086 Diagram illustrating the correct settings and dimensions for a spark gap.
View original record SPARK GAP SETTING HIGH TENSION POINT 0·1 - 0·3 MIN. 0·05 - 0·10 MIN. EARTH POINT 54-56° IONISING POINT 54-56° CORRECT

img087 Request to obtain electrical components for an ignition rig.
View original record To EJJ. 6103 Rm/RC.4/JH.4.12.37. Will you please obtain for us the following for use on our ignition rig :- 6 - Batten S.C. lamp holders. 4 - 5 amp. fuses. 6 - Terminals. 2 - Twoway switches with off…

img088 Internal request to order electrical components for an ignition test rig from Messrs Batterby & Hefford Ltd.
View original record from EJJ/JV c to Rm/RC 6103 EJJ/JV5/MM7.12.37 816 RE: IGNITION TEST RIG. Please order from Messrs Batterby & Hefford Ltd., :- 6 - Batten S.C. lamp holders. 4 - 5 amp. fuses. 2 - twoway switches with…

img089 Urgent requisition to make an adaptor for an ignition rig to test Delco-Remy distributors to DW 291.
View original record RR188 (100P) (43021 14-8-37) G.C.E. 6103 MILLWRIGHT'S REQUISITION. O/N 455 /A THIS REQUISITION TO BE USED ONLY FOR WORK WHICH DOES NOT COST MORE THAN THIRTY SHILLINGS. DATE 9/12/37 W. REQUIRED Will…

img090 Request for one carboy of distilled water for the Electrical Laboratory.
View original record To Roy. from HPS/WSC. HPS Rm/RC 6103, HPS/WSC.S/VS.22.12.37. C/52406. Will you please obtain for the Electrical Laboratory :- 1 Carboy of Distilled Water. HPS/WSC.

img091 Urgent internal memo requesting a switch for a battery test rig.
View original record 6103. To EJJ. c. RC/CAP. Rm/RC.1/JH.22.12.37. re Switch for Battery Test Rig. Will you please obtain for us a switch capable of carrying 150 amperes. The voltage of the circuit will not be more than…

img092 Request to order one carboy of distilled water for experimental car batteries.
View original record File. 6103 HPS/CEP. c. RC/CAP. Rm/RC.2/JH.22.12.37. Will you please order for use on experimental car batteries 1 carboy of distilled water. Rm/RC.

img093 The purchase of a switch for a battery test rig from Messrs. Edison Swan Elec. Co. Ltd.
View original record From EJJ. c. to Rm/RC. o. to Millwrights. 6103 EJJ17/M.30.12.37. Experimental Dept. No. 470. 816. Switch for Battery Test Rig. From Messrs. Edison Swan Elec. Co. Ltd., Nottingham - One - Switch, 150…

img094 Millwright's requisition for a duplex coupling to be made for a speedometer and test rig.
View original record TO EQUIPMENT DEPARTMENT. MILLWRIGHT'S REQUISITION. Date Issued: 6/1/38 Date Commenced: 6103 O/N 6007/B 10517 52009 This Requisition is to be used for work estimated to cost over 30/- and under £50.…

img095 The arrangement and delivery of parts for a Speedometer Test Rig for the Electrical Experimental Department.
View original record Millwrights Dept.(?).from EJJ/JV. c to Rm/RC. 6103 - EJJ/JV16/JC5. 1. 38. Re - SPEEDOMETER TEST RIG, ELECTRICAL EXPERIMENTAL DEPARTMENT. Order No.52409. Job No.B.10517. We send you herewith…

img096 Request to repair a broken Weston Voltmeter and convert it from a speed indicator back to a voltmeter with a 25-volt range.
View original record To EJJ. c. to RC/CAP. CAP. ? 6103 Rm/RC.11/JH.6.1.37. Weston Voltmeter Model 267 No.55301. We have a small instrument of the above type which has been used for a speed indicator, and which for that…

img097 Requesting the dispatch of a Weston Voltmeter for overhaul, repair and modification.
View original record from EJJ/JV. c to Rm/RC. c to Syst. 6103 RC EJJ/JV19/JC11. 1. 38. 811. Re - REPAIRS TO WESTON VOLTMETER. Please arrange to dispatch to The Weston Electrical Co.,Ltd.:- 1 - Weston Voltmeter, Model 267,…

img098 Requesting a change of switch for a battery test rig, as the one supplied was unsuitable.
View original record To EJJ. c. to RC/CAP. 6103 General. Rm/RC.8/JH.19.1.38. re Switch for Battery Test Rig. With reference to our Rm/RC.1/JH.22.12.37. the switch supplied to that request is a huge 200 amp. - 500 volt…

img099 Millwright's requisition for a clock case to be made from an attached sketch.
View original record RR186 (100P) 43021 14-8-37 O.C.B. MILLWRIGHT'S REQUISITION. 6010. O/N /A 13984 THIS REQUISITION TO BE USED ONLY FOR WORK WHICH DOES NOT COST MORE THAN THIRTY SHILLINGS. DATE 20/1/38 WORK REQUIRED Will…

img100 Millwright's requisition for a base board for a dynamo test table wiring mock-up.
View original record e.w.152 (1000) (Nosed 11-11-37) O.C.S. MILLWRIGHT'S REQUISITION. 6103 O/N /A 31938 THIS REQUISITION TO BE USED ONLY FOR WORK WHICH DOES NOT COST MORE THAN THIRTY SHILLINGS. DATE 3/2/38 WORK REQUIRED…

img101 Millwright's requisition to modify a distributor rig due to recent design changes.
View original record BRISS (1007) (S0282 11-11-37) S.C.S. MILLWRIGHT'S REQUISITION. O/N 6103 /A 31940 DATE 9/2/38 THIS REQUISITION TO BE USED ONLY FOR WORK WHICH DOES NOT COST MORE THAN THIRTY SHILLINGS. WORK REQUIRED Due…

img102 Request for a small, regulated oven to test ignition coils under running conditions.
View original record 61031 To E.J.J. c. to RC/GJ. Rm/RC.14/JH.28.2.38. re Laboratory Ignition Rig. In order that we may test our coils under running conditions we require a small oven (10" x 10" x 10") which is capable of…

img103 Order for experimental electrical laboratory test rig equipment.
View original record Key from EJJ c to Rm/Wst c to Millwrights c to G/Rb/Mr.Birks. 6103 Order No.816 EJJ1/MM2.7.37 EXPERIMENTAL ELECTRICAL LABORATORY EQUIPMENT. Please send an order to Messrs The British Thomson-Houston…

img104 Continuation sheet (Sheet 2) referencing a quotation from June 1937.
View original record Sheet 2 EJJ1/MM2.7.37 All the above in accordance with their quotation dated 11th June 1937 No.S/307735 reference WGS/S307735-SHEFF. PHS/664696. EJJ.

img105 Order for equipment to build standard test rigs for electrical accessories.
View original record Copy from EJJ c to Rm/Wst c to Millwrights. Order No.816 EJJ1S/MM6.7.37 RE: STANDARD TEST RIGS FOR ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIES. Headlamp Foot Switch Test Rig. Please order from Messrs Ferranti Ltd., :- 1 -…

img106 The apparatus required to create standard test rigs for bought-out electrical accessories.
View original record To Hs. from Rm/Wst. Space Rm/Wst.2/AP.15.5.37 RE. STANDARD TEST RIGS FOR ACCESSORIES BOUGHT OUT. Referring to your suggestion that we should specify and institute standard tests for all electrical…

img107 Millwright's Requisition for wiring up a 3-phase AC mains supply to an ignition testing bench.
View original record MILLWRIGHT'S REQUISITION. THIS REQUISITION TO BE USED ONLY FOR WORK WHICH DOES NOT COST MORE THAN THIRTY SHILLINGS. DATE 11/3/38 O/N 6103 / 719./A 31942 WORK REQUIRED Will you please have the 3 phase…

img108 Millwright's requisition for 12 terminals for use in the electrical laboratory.
View original record Wkise (100P) (SO960 11-11-37) G.C.B. MILLWRIGHT'S REQUISITION. 6103. O/N 5551 /A31941 DATE 11/2/38 THIS REQUISITION TO BE USED ONLY FOR WORK WHICH DOES NOT COST MORE THAN THIRTY SHILLINGS. WORK…

img109 Order to the Millwrights Department to make and erect driving pieces for the Wraith Distributor Rig.
View original record Millwrights Dept. (2) from EJJ/JV. c to Rm/RC. 6103. EJJ/JV5/JC21. 3. 38. Re - WRAITH DISTRIBUTOR RIG, ELECTRICAL EXP. DEPT. Order No.816. Job No.A.31940. Please have made one set of Driving Pieces to…

img110 Confirming an order for a gas-heated drying oven for the Experimental Electrical Laboratory's ignition test rig.
View original record From EJJ. EJJ11/M.22.3.38. 6103 470/53000. c. to Rm/RC. c. to O/Rb/Mr.Birks. c. to Millwrights. Experimental Elec. Laboratory, Chassis Section. Ignition Test Rig. From Messrs. W. & J. George Ltd.,…

img111 Millwright's requisition form for the creation of one starter cradle as per an attached sketch.
View original record M.R.100 (100P) (60560) (1-11-37) S.C.B. MILLWRIGHT'S REQUISITION. O/N A 55955 DATE 29 3 38 THIS REQUISITION TO BE USED ONLY FOR WORK WHICH DOES NOT COST MORE THAN THIRTY SHILLINGS. WORK REQUIRED 6103…

img112 Request to order one carboy of distilled water for the laboratory.
View original record To HPS. from Rm/RC. c. RC/CAP. 6103. Rm/RC.3/MH.29.3.38. RE DISTILLED WATER. Will you please order one carboy of distilled water for use in the Laboratory. Rm/RC.

img113 Request for a carboy of distilled water for the Electrical Laboratory.
View original record To Roy, from HPS/WSC. [Signature] 6103 HPS/WSC.8/BA.30.3.38. O/508. Distilled Water - Electrical Laboratory. Will you please obtain for use in the Electrical Laboratory :- 1 Carboy of Distilled Water.…

img114 Promotional flyer for a low price offer on high-class 1/50th HP motors and accessories.
View original record CHILDS 6103 Another Exceptional Low Price Offer OF High-Class 1/50th H.P. Motors STILL A FEW AVAILABLE. ALL ITEMS ARE NEW. PURCHASERS of the 1/50 H.P. motors offered last year who were too late to…

img115 List of standard products, including vacuum, industrial, and laboratory equipment.
View original record STANDARD PRODUCTS We keep a selected list of those to whom we send technical literature, new publications and interesting information as issued. We shall be glad to put your name on this index and…

img116 Catalog page for various models of Edwards vacuum taps with illustrations and pricing.
View original record B.14. EDWARDS VACUUM TAPS The success of a vacuum system is dependent on the stop-cocks used being quite free from leakage. We designed, therefore, a special series of high quality oil-sealed…

img117 Product index of standard vacuum, industrial, and laboratory apparatus.
View original record STANDARD PRODUCTS We keep a selected list of those to whom we send technical literature, new publications and interesting information as issued. We shall be glad to put your name on this index and…

img118 Millwright's requisition for connecting a gas supply to an oven in the electrical laboratory.
View original record M188 (100M) (RD680 11-11-37) G.C.B. MILLWRIGHT'S REQUISITION. O/N /A 31944 603 THIS REQUISITION TO BE USED ONLY FOR WORK WHICH DOES NOT COST MORE THAN THIRTY SHILLINGS DATE 6/4/38 WORK REQUIRED Will…

img119 Millwright's requisition for a new gear ring and modifications to a cradle for testing starter motors.
View original record TO EQUIPMENT DEPARTMENT. MILLWRIGHT'S REQUISITION. 6103 O/N 4807/B Date Issued: 5/4/38 Date Commenced: This Requisition is to be used for work estimated to cost over 30/- and under £50. Work Required:…

img120 Millwright's requisition to repair a non-working buzzer in the Experimental Test office.
View original record RR122 (100P) (50020 (11-11-37) S.C.B. b109. MILLWRIGHT'S REQUISITION. O/N A55958 DATE 26/4/38 THIS REQUISITION TO BE USED ONLY FOR WORK WHICH DOES NOT COST MORE THAN THIRTY SHILLINGS. WORK REQUIRED…

img121 Millwright's requisition to modify an ignition test rig for new spring drive distributors.
View original record MILLWRIGHT'S REQUISITION. O/N /A 55956 DATE 25/4/38 THIS REQUISITION TO BE USED ONLY FOR WORK WHICH DOES NOT COST MORE THAN THIRTY SHILLINGS. WORK REQUIRED Distributors to DWU26 and the Delco-Remy…

img122 Millwright's requisition for modifying an ignition test rig to suit new distributors with spring drives.
View original record TO EQUIPMENT DEPARTMENT. MILLWRIGHT'S REQUISITION. 6103 O/N 4808/B Date Issued: 25/4/38 This Requisition is to be used for work estimated to cost over 30/- and under £50. Work Required: Distributors…

img123 Directive concerning modifications to a distribution drive to accommodate spring couplings.
View original record 6103. Millwrights from EJJ/JV c to Rm/Child. EJJ/JVS/MM2.5.38. MODIFICATIONS TO DISTRIBUTION DRIVE TO SUIT SPRING COUPLINGS. Order No.816 Job No.E.4808 Dept.479. Modifications will require making to…

img124 Request to purchase Zenith resistance units required for speed control on endurance test rigs.
View original record 6103 To EJJ. Rm/RC.15/JH.17.3.38. re Endurance Test Rigs. Will you please obtain for us from the Zenith electric Co.Ltd., the following units, required for means of speed control for the endurance…

img125 Millwright's requisition for an asbestos-lined frame for an ignition endurance rig.
View original record TO EQUIPMENT DEPARTMENT. MILLWRIGHT'S REQUISITION. Date Issued: 23/5/38 Dr No. Commenced This Requisition is to be used for work estimated to cost over 30/- and under £50. Work Required: Will you…

img126 Millwright's requisition for drilling and cutting a piece of channel iron as per an attached sketch.
View original record RR186 (1000) (20880 11-11-37) G.C.&S. MILLWRIGHT'S REQUISITION. 6103. O/N /A31947 THIS REQUISITION TO BE USED ONLY FOR WORK WHICH DOES NOT COST MORE THAN THIRTY SHILLINGS. DATE 26/5/38 WORK REQUIRED…

img127 Internal order request for electrical components for endurance test rigs.
View original record from EJJ/JV. c to Rm/RC. Order No. 816. 6103 - EJJ/JV19/JG21. 5. 5. 38. Re - ENDURANCE TEST RIGS. Please order from The Zenith Electric Co., Ltd.,:- 1 - Tubular Variable Resistance, type 'B' 172 ohms,…

img128 Request to order one carboy of distilled water for the laboratory.
View original record 6103 To HPS/WSC. from Rm/RC. c. RC/CAP. Rm/RC.7/MH 16.6.38. RE DISTILLED WATER FOR THE LABORATORY. Will you please order for use in the Laboratory, one carboy of distilled water. Rm/RC.

img129 Request to obtain a carboy of distilled water for laboratory use.
View original record 6103 To ROY. from HPS/WSC. c. Rm/RC. R m Childs HPS/WSC.7/VS.17.6.38. 0/508. Please obtain for us for use in the Laboratory :- 1 Carboy of Distilled Water. HPS/WSC.

img130 Request to obtain a 500-volt 'Wee' megger for use in the Laboratory.
View original record EJJ. 6103 Rm/RC.4/JH.23.6.38. Will you please obtain for us from Evershed and Vignol Ltd., Acton Lane Works, Cheswick, London.W.4. one 500 volt "Wee" megger, for use in the Laboratory. Rm/RC.

img131 Internal memorandum requesting the purchase of a 'Wee' Megger for the Electrical Laboratory.
View original record 6103 Esq from EJJ/JV c to Rm/RC 479/816 EJJ/JV23/MM.8.6.38. RE: 'WEE' MEGGER FOR ELECTRICAL LABORATORY. Please order from Messrs Evershed & Vignol Ltd., Acton Lane Works, Cheswick, London, W.4., :- 1…

img132 Requesting the procurement of a Zenite resistance part for a petrol pump switch rig.
View original record To EJJ. GC63 Rm/RC.12/JH.1.7.38. Re petrol pump switch rig. Will you please obtain for us from the Zenith Electric CO.Ltd. 1 Zenite resistance Type Z.4. (174 ohms 1 amp. complete with clips) Rm/RC.

img133 Order to make a hot air chamber for an ignition endurance test rig to simulate chassis conditions.
View original record To - Millwrights Dept.(s). from EJJ/HC. 2. to Mr. Child. 6103 EJJ/HC 63/JW.4.7.38. Order No.555/Job No.2229.B. RE:- IGNITION ENDURANCE TEST RIG - DEPT. 479. Please make a Hot Air Chamber to Drawing…

img134 To order a Zenite resistance component for a petrol pump switch rig.
View original record 6103. Req from EJJ/HC c to Rm/RC. 479/816 EJJ/HC28/MM5.7.38. RE: PETROL PUMP SWITCH RIG. Please order from The Zenith Electric Co. Ltd.,:- 1 - Zenite resistance type Z.4. (174 ohms 1 amp complete with…

img135 The order of a Zenith resistance unit for an ignition coil rig.
View original record 6103 To EJJ. c. to RC/GJ. Rm/RC.9/JH.5.7.38. re Ignition rig apparatus. Will you please order for use on our ignition coil rig - 1 Zenith wirewound non-inductive resistance unit. Type Y.10. resistance…

img136 Millwright's requisition to connect an air compressor in the Electrical Laboratory to a sparking plug cleaner in the chassis section.
View original record RR186 (2500) (66937 24-3-38) N.C.B. MILLWRIGHT'S REQUISITION. REQN. No. A 601 DEPT No /479 R.R M/c No. ...... ORDER No 719 DATE 6/7/38 WORK REQUIRED 6103 Will you please arrange for the air compressor…

img137 Requesting the procurement of a micro-ammeter and a wire-wound resistance for a sparking plug test apparatus.
View original record To EJJ. 6103- Rm/RC.8/JH.6.7.38. re Sparking Plug Test Apparatus. Will you please obtain for use on the above apparatus. 1 micro-ammeter: scale 0-200, 2 1/2" dial, flush mounting. 1 Feranti 50,000Ω…

img138 Order request for a Zenith wirewound non-inductive resistance unit for the Experimental Department's ignition rig apparatus.
View original record To - Bey, from EJJ/HC. c. to Rm/RC. 6103 EJJ/HC3/JW.7.7.38. 479/815. RE :- IGNITION RIG APPARATUS. EXPERIMENTAL DEPT. Please order from Messrs. Zenith Electric Co., Ltd, :- 1 - Zenith wirewound…

img139 Millwright's requisition for a compressed air pipe to be installed in the laboratory for cleaning purposes.
View original record RR15E (2500) (25037 24-3-38) S.C.D. DATE 8/7/38 MILLWRIGHT'S REQUISITION. WORK REQUIRED REQN. No. A 603 DEPT No 1 R.R M/c No. ORDER No 808 6103 Will you please arrange for a compressed pipe to be…

img140 Order request for components for a sparking plug test apparatus from Messrs Ferranti Ltd.
View original record 6103 Req from EJJ/HC c to Rm/RC 479/816 EJJ/HC13/MM8.7.38. SPARKING PLUG TEST APPARATUS. Please order from Messrs Ferranti Ltd., :- 1 - Micro-ammeter scale 0 - 200, 2 1/2" dial, flush mounting. 1 -…

img141 Requesting the repair of the electrical laboratory's only stopwatch.
View original record 6103 To EJJ. c. to RC/CAF. Rm/RC.1/JH.24.8.38. The stop watch belonging to the electrical Laboratory, has got out of order, and we would like it to be sent away for repair. Will you therefore please…

img142 Order for two carbon plate rheostats from Cambridge Instrument Co. Ltd.
View original record 0103. To EJJ. c. to RC/JJ. Rm/RC.11/JH.25.8.38. Will you please order for us from the Cambridge Instrument Co.Ltd. 2 carbon plate rheostats to the following dimensions. 40 plates 2" x 2" x 1/4" with…

img143 Millwright's requisition for the repair of a leaking steam pipe in the chassis and electrical laboratory.
View original record AW128 (100) (20000 11-11-37) G.C.&S. 6103. MILLWRIGHT'S REQUISITION. O/N /A 31926 THIS REQUISITION TO BE USED ONLY FOR WORK WHICH DOES NOT COST MORE THAN THIRTY SHILLINGS. DATE 29/8/38 WORK REQUIRED A…

img144 Requisition for modifications to a PIII distributor rig to make it adaptable for testing Delco-Remy distributors.
View original record R.R. 182 (DOA) (28-4-38) 9. C.S. REQUISITION TO EQUIPMENT DEPARTMENT REQ. No. 6103 DEPT. No. 479 Date Issued: 19/8/38 D. Begun: This Requisition is to be used for work estimated to cost over 30/- and…

img145 Internal request to order carbon plate rheostats and plates for the Chassis Experimental Electrical Department.
View original record Roy from EJJ/HC. c. to RM/RC. 6103. Order No. 816/479. EJJ/HC4/EG. 30.8.38. re - CHASSIS EXPERIMENTAL ELECTRICAL DEPARTMENT. Please send an order to Messrs. The Cambridge Instrument Co. Ltd., for :- 2…

img146 Millwright's requisition for a strong bench to be used for battery experiments.
View original record RR126 (1000) (20000 11-11-37) R.C.&S. 6103 MILLWRIGHT'S REQUISITION. O/N /A31925 THIS REQUISITION TO BE USED ONLY FOR WORK WHICH DOES NOT COST MORE THAN THIRTY SHILLINGS. DATE 25/8/38 WORK REQUIRED…

img147 Millwright's requisition for a wood cabinet to house sparking plug test apparatus.
View original record RR155 (1000) (20020 11-11-37) D.C.& S. MILLWRIGHT'S REQUISITION. 6103 DATE 25/8/38 O/N /A 31924 WORK REQUIRED THIS REQUISITION TO BE USED ONLY FOR WORK WHICH DOES NOT COST MORE THAN THIRTY SHILLINGS.…

img148 Request to dispatch a stopwatch from the Electrical Laboratory for overhaul and repair by Messrs. J.W.Benson Ltd.
View original record Roy from EJJ/HC. o. to G/Mt. c. to Rm/RC. ---------------- 6103. EJJ/HC10/EG. 25.8.38. ------------------ Order No. 815/479. re - REPAIRS TO STOP WATCH - ELECTRICAL LABORATORY. Will you please arrange…

img149 Internal order request for parts to modify the Phantom III Distributor Test Rig.
View original record from EJJ/DH. c to Millwrights Dept.(2). 6103 . c to Rm/RC. c to C/Hh/Mr.Birks. EJJ/DH7/JC7. 9. 36. B.5305/475/816. Re - MODIFICATIONS TO P.III DISTRIBUTOR TEST RIG, ELECTRICAL EXPERIMENTAL DEPT.…

img150 Modifications to the P. III Distributor Test Rig for the Electrical Experimental Department.
View original record Millwrights Dept.(2):from EJJ/DH. c to Rm/RC. 6103 . EJJ/DH/JC7. 9. 38. Re - MODIFICATIONS TO P. III DISTRIBUTOR TEST RIG, ELECTRICAL EXPERIMENTAL DEPARTMENT. Order No.816.Job No.B.5205.Dept.No.473.…

img151 Request to order a Weston Mil-Ammeter for use in the chassis electrical laboratory.
View original record 6103. To EJJ. Rm/RC.4/JH.8.9.38. Will you please order for use in the chassis electrical laboratory one Weston Mil-Ammeter for AC or D.C. Model 370 complete with multiplier for 300 volt. This…

img152 Internal order request for a Weston Mil-Ammeter for the Chassis Experimental Department.
View original record Req. From EJJ/HC. c. to Rm/RC. bl03 EJJ/HC6/JW.12.9.38. Department No.479/Order No.816. RE :- CHASSIS EXPERIMENTAL DEPARTMENT. Please order from Messrs. Weston Electrical Instrument Co. Ltd., :- 1 -…

img153 Letter from the Cambridge Instrument Company confirming an order and clarifying the current carrying capacity of Rheostats.
View original record 6103 TELEGRAMS: UNIPivot, KNIGHTS, LONDON. CODES: A.B.C. (5TH AND 6TH EDITIONS): WESTERN UNION: BENTLEY'S. TELEPHONE: SLOANE 9146 (4 LINES). CAMBRIDGE INSTRUMENT COMPANY, LIMITED. MANUFACTURERS OF…

img154 Internal memorandum requesting an order for one carboy of distilled water for the laboratory.
View original record 6103. To HPS. c. to. RC/RH. Rm/RC.12/JH.20.9.38. re distilled water. Will you please order for use in the laboratory, one carboy of distilled water. Rm/RC.

img155 Internal order for a Model N.F. 10 ampere battery pattern ampere hour meter.
View original record Recv. from EJJ/HC. c. to Rm/RC. 6103 EJJ/HC8/JW.28.9.38. Department No.479/Order No.816. RE:- CHASSIS ELECTRICAL LABORATORY. Please order from Messrs. British Sangamo Co. Ltd., Cambridge Arterial…

img156 Request to modify an ignition heating cabinet for better heat distribution.
View original record 6103 To EJJ/HC. Rm/RC.5/JH.29.9.38. re IGNITION heating cabinet. The heating arrangement in the above is not satisfactory, due to the heat not being evenly distributed. The temperature varying from…

img157 Internal order request for a 500-watt bar-type heating element for an ignition heating cabinet.
View original record Roy from EJJ/HC. c. to RM/RC. 6103 EJJ/HC.11/BG. 3.10.38 Order No. 811/Dept. No. 479. re - IGNITION HEATING CABINET. Please send an order to Messrs. Batterby & Hefford Ltd., for :- 1 - 500 watt Bar…

img158 Millwright's requisition for an adaptor pulley to test an experimental dynamo.
View original record RR100 (250M) (BRD37 24-9-38) D.C.D. MILLWRIGHT'S REQUISITION. DATE: 4/10/38 REQN. No. A 605 DEPT No: 1 R.R M/c No. ORDER No REQUIRED 6103- The Cotal experimental dynamo will be fitted with a pulley…

img159 Millwright's requisition for work in the Electrical Laboratory concerning tank charging equipment.
View original record RR156 (ESCo) (52837 24-3-38) G.C.H. MILLWRIGHT'S REQUISITION. DATE: 15/10/38 REQN. No. A606 DEPT No 47 R.R. M/c No. / ORDER No 710 W: REQUIRED 6103 Will you please plug the wall and fix four existing…

img160 Millwright's requisition form to manufacture a split flywheel for a speedometer test rig.
View original record BR100 (2500) (58037 24.3.38) G.C.B. MILLWRIGHT'S REQUISITION. REQN. No. A 607 DEPT No 1479 R.R M/c No. ORDER No DATE 19/9/38 6103 WORK REQUIRED Will you please make for the speedometer test rig one…

img161 Request to arrange for the repair of a broken Salter Spring Balance from a starter rig.
View original record 6103 To EJJ. c. to RC/JJ. Rm/RC.8/JH.17.10.38. re Salter Spring Balance. Will you please arrange for the spring balance, used on the starter rig, to be repaired. One of the internal springs has…

img162 Requesting the despatch of a Spring Balance to Messrs. George Salter Ltd. for overhaul and repair.
View original record 6103 Roy. from EJJ/HC. c. G/Wt. c. Rm/RC. ✓ EJJ/HC.23/JA.18.10.38. SCB/479. Spring Balance Repairs. Will you please despatch to Messrs. George Salter Ltd. one Spring Balance for overhaul and repair.…

img163 Request to the Millwrights to supply a fan for a dynamo test rig.
View original record Millwrights. (2) from EJJ/DH. c. to Rm/RC. 6103 EJJ/DH.1/EG. 21.10.38. A.605/475/816. re - DYNAMO TEST RIG - EXPERIMENTAL ELECTRICAL LABORATORY. Please supply the Experimental Electrical Laboratory…

img164 Millwright's requisition form requesting wooden models of a Bentley and Wraith battery.
View original record RR1126 (2500) (66937 24-3-38) O.C.M. 6103 MILLWRIGHT'S REQUISITION. REQN. No. A 600 R.R M/c No. DATE 27/10/38 W & REQUIRED Will you please make up ~~one~~ models, in wood, of the Bentley and Wraith…

img165 Millwright's requisition to rewind a burnt-out solenoid for a starter rig.
View original record RM188 (250M) (58937 24-3-38) O.C.D. MILLWRIGHT'S REQUISITION. 6103 REQN. No. A 608 DEPT No /479 DATE 27/10/38 R.R M/c No. ORDER No 816 WORK REQUIRED Will you please rewind solenoid for starter rig,…

img166 Sales letter from R.A. Rothermel Ltd. promoting their Vibration Pickups for production testing.
View original record Handwritten top: Laboratory apparatus, 6103 Handwritten left: S/W BY, hm/RC [Letterhead] R.A. Rothermel LTD. DIRECTORS R. A. ROTHERMEL (American Citizen) E. POWELL H. L. HILL ROTHERMEL HOUSE…

img167 Request to supply a Split Fly Wheel for the Speedometer Test Rig as per drawing J.20409.
View original record [strikethrough]CHASSIS DEPT[/strikethrough] from EJJ/DH. c. to Rm/EC. EJJ/DH.2/EG. 21.11.38. 6103 A.607/475/816. re - SPEEDOMETER TEST RIG. Please supply the Experimental Electrical Laboratory with :-…

img168 Order for one carboy of distilled water for the laboratory.
View original record 6103. To HPS. c. to Rm/RC/RH. Rm/RC.21/JH.22.11.38. re Distilled water. Will you please order for use in the Laboratory, one carboy of distilled water. Rm/RC.

img169 Millwright's requisition form requesting a bolt for a new distributor rig.
View original record RM106 (2500) (DRBBY 24-3-38) S.C.B. MILLWRIGHT'S REQUISITION. DATE 9/12/38 WORK REQUIRED 6103. REQN. No A 612 DEPT No 1 R.R. M/c No. ORDER No ' In Order that we may run the R.R. distributor to DW426…

img170 Millwright's Requisition for the overhaul and repair of a high-speed dynamo bearing in the Chassis Electrical Laboratory.
View original record RR10A (250P) 24-2-38) R.C.R. MILLWRIGHT'S REQUISITION. REQN. No. A 613 DEPT No / DATE 7/11/38 6103 R.R M/c No. ...... ORDER No 916 WORK REQUIRED Please overhaul and repair the bearing on the high…

img171 Request for the address of a dynamo test rig manufacturer, as quotes from English firms were higher than a previous price.
View original record 6103 W/P - Sr/VA. Rm/RC.7/JH.11.1.39. Some time ago you were kind enough to send us particulars of a dynamo test rig as installed at Rue Gide. We wish to obtain a similar test rig but so far the…

img172 Requesting the purchase of 5 lb. of annealed copper wire for the laboratory.
View original record Laboratory apparatus 6103 To Roy/Ms. Rm/RC.10/JH.28.1.39. Will you please obtain 5 lb. of No.15 S.W.G. ENAM and S.C.C. annealed copper wire. O/N.816. Rm/RC.

img173 Millwright's requisition for an overhaul of a bearing on a high-speed dynamo test rig.
View original record RR158 (2M/cs) (5000) 24.3.38) G.C.D. MILLWRIGHTS' REQUISITION. 6103. REQN. No. A 614 DEPT No /479 R.R M/c No. ORDER No 816 DATE 2/2/39 WORK REQUIRED Will you please overhaul bearing on the high-speed…

img174 Requisition to the Equipment Department for a rig and apparatus to test a Conventional Eight Distributor.
View original record R.R. 158 (100) (28-4-38) O.C.B. REQUISITION 6103. TO EQUIPMENT DEPARTMENT REQ. No. B 3803 / 479 DEPT. No. R.R. M/c No. ORDER No. Date Is'd: 2/2/38 Date Begun: This Requisition is to be used for work…

img175 Request to obtain a rectifier from Westinghouse Brake and Signal Co. Ltd. for battery life tests.
View original record b 103 To EJJ. Rm/RC.11/JH./7.2.39. Will you please obtain for us from the Westinghouse Brake and Signal Co.Ltd., 82, York Road, Kings Cross, LONDON 1 rectifier, Style R.G.C.8.A. (for use on AC 200/250…

img176 Millwright's Requisition form requesting a .171 hole to be drilled in an accompanying gear box.
View original record RR108 (250P) (C6037 24-3-38) O.C.D. MILLWRIGHT'S REQUISITION. REQn. No. A 617 DEPT No. 1479 DATE 10/2/39 6103. R.R M/c No. ORDER No. 816 WORK REQUIRED Will you please drill a .171 hole in the box on…

img177 Millwright's requisition form to make one distance piece from a sketch.
View original record MM156 (2500) (26037 24-3-39) G.C.D. MILLWRIGHT'S REQUISITION. REQN. No. A 615 DEPT No. 1479 DATE 10/2/39 6103. R.R. M/c No. ORDER No. 816 REQUIRED Will you please make one distance piece as per the…

img178 Letter from Weston Electrical Instrument Co. Ltd. concerning the modification of a Model 163 Volt-Ammeter.
View original record INLAND.— PIVOTED, ENFIELD. TELEGRAMS: FOREIGN.— PIVOTED, ENFIELD. TELEPHONE: ENFIELD 3434. 6103 WESTON ELECTRICAL INSTRUMENT CO., LTD. DIRECTORS SIR ALFRED JAMES HAWKEY, KT. J.P. FREDERICK H. E.…

img179 Request form for a Westinghouse Rectifier for the Chassis Experimental Laboratory.
View original record Hy. from EJJ/HC. c. to Rm. RR 194 EJJ/HC6/JW.16.2.39. Sheet No. 305. 6103 REPLACEMENT OR ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT. TITLE: Chassis Experimental Laboratory. DESCRIPTION OF ITEM REQUIRED.: Westinghouse…

img180 Follow-up letter concerning a Dynamo Test Bed.
View original record 6103. To Rolls-Royce Ltd. Derby......... Rm/RC. Levallois Sr/VA.9/ET.17.2.39 Re: DYNAMO TEST BED. With further reference to Rm/RC.7/JH.11.I.39, we shall be interested to know whether you were able to…

img181 Internal request to order a rectifier set from The Westinghouse Brake & Signal Co. for the Chassis Experimental Laboratory.
View original record Req. from EJJ/HC. c. to Rm/Mr. Child. c.c to G/KO/FEB. 6103 EJJ/HC28/JW.20.2.39. Scheme D1/P. RE :- CHASSIS EXPERIMENTAL LABORATORY. Please order from The Westinghouse Brake & Signal Co., Ltd., 82,…

img182 The purchase of two glass thermometers for the laboratory.
View original record 6103 To EJJ. Rm/RC.17/JH.21.2.39. Please order for use in the laboratory 2 glass thermometers from Messrs. Negretti & Zambra: range 0 - 260°C. 4" immersion, total length 15". Rm/RC.

img183 Confirming receipt of information regarding the Dynamo Test Bed.
View original record 6103 To Sr/VA. Rm/RC.17/JH.21.2.39. re Dynamo Test Bed. Thanks for your memo. Sr/VA.9/ET.17.2.39. We have obtained the information required and thank you for your kind assistance in the matter. Rm/RC.

img184 Requesting the purchase of equipment for a Dynamo Test Rig.
View original record 6103 To EJJ. Rm/RC.14/JH.21.2.39. re Dynamo Test Rig. Will you please obtain for the chassis section of the Electrical Laboratory the following equipment. 1 Dynamo Test Bed, with 2 1/2 H.P. Monophase…

img185 Request to modify a Model 163 volt-ammeter to check a new Lucas regulator.
View original record 6103 To EJJ. c. c. to Rm/RC/CAP. Rm/RC.12/JH.21.2.39. In order to accurately check the new Lucas regulator, coming on production, it is necessary for our Model 163 volt-ammeter to have an additional…

img186 Letter to Weston Electrical Instrument Co. Ltd. regarding the modification of a volt-ammeter.
View original record 6103 EXPERIMENTAL DEPARTMENT.. RM/RC.11/JH. 21st. February, 1939. Messrs. Weston Electrical Instrument Co.Ltd., Cambridge Road, Enfield, MIDDLESEX. Dear Sirs, We thank you for your letter of the 15th.…

img187 Millwright's requisition to face up a steel plate to a specific thickness, and to drill and tap the centre.
View original record RR156 (2500) (5000? 24-3-38) S.C.B. MILLWRIGHT'S REQUISITION. DATE 21/3/39 REQN. No. A 618 DEPT No / 4479 W K REQUIRED 6103 R.R M/c No. ORDER No 316 Will you please face up accompanying Steel plate to…

img188 Order request for two glass thermometers for the Chassis Experimental Electrical Laboratory.
View original record Req. from EJJ/HC. c. to Rm/RC. 6103 EJJ/HC7/JW.23.2.39. RC Department No.479/Order No.816. RE :- CHASSIS EXPERIMENTAL ELECTRICAL LABORATORY. Please order from Messrs. Negretti & Zambra Ltd., London :-…

img189 Request to despatch a Model 163 volt ammeter for alteration to add an additional range of 30 volts.
View original record Roy from EJJ/HC. c. to Rm/RC. c. to G/Mt. RC 6103 EJJ/HC.48/EG. 24.2.39 Order No. 816/Dept. 479. re - CHASSIS EXPERIMENTAL LABORATORY. Please arrange to despatch to Messrs. Western Electrical…

img190 Request to order one carboy of distilled water for the electrical laboratory.
View original record 6103 To HPS/WSC. c.c. to Rm/RC/RH. Rm/RC.18/JH.21.2.39. Will you please order one carboy of distilled water for use in the electrical laboratory. Rm/RC.

img191 Letter from Weston Electrical Instrument Co. Ltd. acknowledging receipt of a letter and an instrument.
View original record TELEGRAMS: INLAND. - PIVOTED, ENFIELD. FOREIGN. - PIVOTED, ENFIELD. TELEPHONE: ENFIELD 5454. 6103. WESTON ELECTRICAL INSTRUMENT CO., LTD. FBI DIRECTORS: SIR ALFRED JAMES HAWKEY, KT. J.P. FREDERICK H.…

img192 Letter from Weston Electrical Instrument Co. Ltd. to Rolls-Royce regarding a catalogue of radio and television testing instruments.
View original record Lab. apparatus. 6103 TELEGRAMS: INLAND. - PIVOTED, ENFIELD. FOREIGN. - PIVOTED, ENFIELD. TELEPHONE: ENFIELD 3434. WESTON ELECTRICAL INSTRUMENT CO., LTD. DIRECTORS: SIR. ALFRED JAMES HAWKEY, KT. J.P.…

img193 The second page of a letter from Weston Electrical Instrument Co. Ltd. offering further assistance.
View original record -2- Messrs.Rolls-Royce Ltd., DERBY 8th March 1939 will be of assistance to you but as mentioned above we shall be only too pleased to send you any further information you may require and assist you in…

img194 Request form for an Electric Dynamo Test Bed for the Chassis Experimental Laboratory.
View original record RR 190 Ho. from EJJ/HC. o. Rm. REPLACEMENT OR ADDITIONAL MACHINERY EJJ/HC26/JA.8.3.39. Sheet 1 No. 493. 6013 6103 SCHEME No. D1. TITLE: Chassis Experimental Laboratory. DESCRIPTION OF MACHINE:…

img195 Requesting quotations to modify a motor-generator set for starter motor endurance tests.
View original record Laboratory, Apparatus 6103 TO EJJ/HC. Rm/RC.17/JH.10.3.39. With reference to EJJ/HC.8/EG. and ED/SWK/MC from W. Cannings & Co.Ltd., we now find we can increase the general usefulness of a…

img196 Request to place an order for a 500-watt Creda Bar for the Experimental Electrical Laboratory, Chassis Division.
View original record Req from EJJ/HC. c. to Lr/Wst. (RWS) What is this? EJJ/HC. 29/EG. 20.3.39. 6103 Order No. 815/Dept. 475. re - EXPERIMENTAL ELECTRICAL LABORATORY - CHASSIS DIVISION. Please send an order to Messrs.…

img197 Requesting approval for the purchase of a motor generator for the Chassis Electrical Lab.
View original record Hs. from Rm. 6103 Rm1/R.24.3.39. We consider that the request of the Chassis Electrical Lab. for a motor generator is reasonable, and shall be glad to have your approval that this may be purchased.…

img198 Failing reservoir battery in the Chassis Laboratory, proposing replacement with a motor-generator.
View original record Rm/RC.10/JH.24.3.39. re Reservoir Battery - Chassis Laboratory. Two of the eight cells which comprise the reservoir battery have failed, owing to the plates buckling and bursting their glass…

img199 Order request for Chassis Experimental Laboratory equipment.
View original record Req. from EJJ/HC. c. to Rm/Mr. Child. c. to Millwrights (2). c. to G/Rb/FBB. 6103 EJJ/HC10/JW.24.3.39. Scheme D1/Department No.479. RE :- CHASSIS EXPERIMENTAL LABORATORY EQUIPMENT. Please order from…

img200 One carboy of distilled water for the Laboratory.
View original record 6103 To HPS/WCC. c. to RC/CAP. Rm/RC.5/JH.31.3.39. re Distilled water. Will you please obtain for use in the Laboratory one carboy of distilled water. Rm/RC.

img201 Requesting safety caging and a rubber floor mat for a high-voltage 'Breakdown' test apparatus in the Chassis Electrical Laboratory.
View original record 6103 To EJJ. Rm/RC.8/JH.4.4.39. re Chassis Electrical Laboratory. We have a piece of apparatus in the Laboratory which has been designed for 'Breakdown' tests. As this is capable of giving a very…

img202 Internal memorandum requesting supplies for a Champion Sparking Plug Cleaning Rig.
View original record 6103 To EJJ. c. to G/JWH. c. to Rm/RC/JJ. Rm/RC.8/JH.19.4.39. Champion Sparking Plug Cleaning Rig. Will you please obtain for the above rig:- 3 tins of abrasive compound. 1 cleaner bag, part No.13.…

img203 Internal order for abrasive compound and a cleaner bag for the Experimental Chassis Division.
View original record Reqy from EJJ/HC. c. to Rm/RC. 6103 EJJ/HC.4/EG. 21.4.39. Order No. 508/Dept. 479. re - EXPERIMENTAL CHASSIS DIVISION. Please order :- 3 - Tins of abrasive compound. 1 - Cleaner bag, part No. 13, for…

img204 Confirming the approval to purchase a motor generator set from Messrs. Cannings.
View original record 6103 To EJJ. Rm/RC..16/JH.26.4.39. re Motor Generator Set. We now have the approval of Hs. to purchase the Motor-generator set as per the attached letter from Messrs. Cannings. As our Tank unit is now…

img205 Requesting the repair of a Salter spring balance used on a starter motor test rig.
View original record 6103 To EJJ. Rm/RC.6/JH.27.4.39. re Starter Motor Test Rig. Will you please arrange for the Salter spring balance No.85 used on the above rig to be repaired. A boss has collapsed internally. Rm/RC.

img206 Order request for a Motor Generator Set and Control Panel for the Chassis Experimental Laboratory.
View original record Req. from EJJ/HC. c.c. to Rm/RC. c.c. to G/Rb/FHB. 6103 D1/P/479. EJJ/HC11/JW.28.4.39. RE :- CHASSIS EXPERIMENTAL LABORATORY. Please order from Messrs. W. Canning & Co. Ltd., B'ham 8 :- 1 - MOTOR…

img207 Millwright's requisition to enlarge the bore of a pulley and sink a keyway as per an attached sketch.
View original record RM166 (Rscn) (50037 24-3-39) M.C.O. 6103 MILLWRIGHT'S REQUISITION. DATE 28/4/39 WORK REQUIRED Will you please enlarge bore of pulley and sink keyway as per attached sketch. COPY REQN. No. A 625 R.R.…

img208 Arranging the despatch of a Spring Balance for overhaul and repair.
View original record 6103 Req. from EJJ/DH. c. G/Mt. c. Rm/RC. EJJ/DH3/JA.1.5.39. Order No.815/Department No.479. Re:- Starter Motor Test Rig. Please arrange to despatch to Messrs. Salters Ltd :- 1 - Spring Balance,…

img209 Millwright's Requisition for strengthening a keyway on a starter rig shaft.
View original record BRIGGS (DRCP) (28237 2M-2-39) G.C.H. 6103 MILLWRIGHT'S REQUISITION. REQN. No. A 627 DEPT No 1479 R.R M/c No. ORDER No 816 DATE 3/5/39 WORK REQUIRED Please strengthen keyway on Starter Rig shaft, the…

img210 Millwright's Requisition for work to be done on the end of an accompanying tube.
View original record MM106 (RRCo) (50937 24-3-38) B.C.D. 6103 MILLWRIGHT'S REQUISITION. REQN. No. A 628 DEPT No 1479 R.R M/c No. ORDER No 816 DATE 9/5/39 WORK REQUIRED Will you please fav the end of the accompanying tube.…

img211 Equipment estimate for the installation of a compressed air pipe and regulator for a Sparking Plug Cleaning Rig.
View original record To Millwrights. C. to N. Chambers C. to Powers Dept. C. to H.M. EQUIPMENT ESTIMATE. 6103 Ref. EJJ/HC 29/JA.17.5.39. Req. signed by Mr. Robotham. Requisition No. FOR DEPT. R.R. M/C No. B.3809. / WORKS…

img212 Confirming receipt of a dynamo test bed, requesting its installation, and the removal of a scrapped tank unit.
View original record 6103 To EJJ. Rm/RC.4/JH.3.6.39. We have now received the electric dynamo test bed as ordered per your EJJ/HC.26/JA.8.3.39. Will you please arrange for this to be installed on our dynamo test table.…

img213 Work order to install an electric dynamo test bed and scrap an old tank unit.
View original record 6103 Millwrights (2) from EJJ/DH. c. to Rm/RC. EJJ/DH.6/JA.5.6.39. Order No.555/Department No.479/Job No.B.13637. Re:- Installation of Electric Dynamo Test Bed. Will you please install the electric…

img214 Quotation for a test rig for conventional distributors from British Thomson-Houston Co. Ltd.
View original record Millwrights (2) from EJJ. c. to Rm/RC. 6103 EJJ/AFA.1/JA.29.6.39. Messrs. British Thomson-Houston Co. Ltd., Mazda Buildings, Campo Lane, SHEFFIELD, 1. 555/479/B.3803. OO. O/n. 97347. equipment. Derby…

img215 Request to order one carboy of distilled water for the Electrical Laboratory.
View original record 6103 To HPS/WSC. c. to Rm/RC/CAP. Rm/RC.5/JH.4.7.39. Will you please order, for use in the Electrical Laboratory, one carboy of distilled water. This may be obtained from A.E. West & Co. Derby.…

img216 Request to rectify telephone extension 55 due to very poor reception.
View original record 6103 To EJJ. Rm/RC.3/JH.4.7.39. re Telephone Extention 55. Will you please arrange for the above telephone to be rectified. The reception on this instrument is very poor. Rm/RC.

img217 Request to design a rig for testing contact breakers.
View original record 6103 & 6118 To By/Ald. c. to By. Rm/RC.7/JH.5.7.39. Will you please design a rig for testing contact breakers. This is to consist in general of a plain shaft, belt driven, and capable of driving a…

img218 Follow-up memo requesting a rubber mat for the Chassis Laboratory floor to prevent electric shocks from H.T. apparatus.
View original record 6103 To EJJ. Rm/RC.4/JH.12.7.39. re Chassis Laboratory. Owing to the possibility of the laboratory assistants receiving violent electric shocks from the H.T. apparatus, we requested in our memo…

img219 Request to arrange for one carboy of sulphuric acid for the electrical laboratory.
View original record 6103 To Les. c. to G/JWH. c. to Rm/RC/CAP. Rm/RC.2/JH.14.7.39. Will you please arrange for one carboy of sulphuric acid, of S.G.1.350, to be obtained for the electrical laboratory (chassis). This is…

img220 Parts list for a Contact Breaker Test Rig.
View original record 6103 6118 [REDACTED] c. Rm. [REDACTED] By/Ald.2/AW.19.7.39 CONTACT BREAKER TEST RIG. Please receive herewith two prints of the following:- SCD.1399. Contact Breaker Test Rig. EXS.1813. Driving Flange.…

img221 Listing produced parts, including a washer, nut, and distributor housing, and requesting instructions for one set.
View original record -2- By/Ald.2/AW.19.7.39. K.9005. S.Washer. - - - - - 3 off. K.4005. Nut.- - - - - 3 " DW.406DC.Distributor Housing. - - - 1 " These parts have been produced in accordance with instructions received…

img222 Letter to Marconi-Ekco Instruments Ltd. requesting a missing mains lead for a loaned Universal Impedance Bridge unit.
View original record 6103 EXPERIMENTAL DEPARTMENT. Rm/RC.7/JH. 21st.July, 1939. Marconi-Ekco Instruments Ltd., Electra House, Victoria Embankment, W.C.2. Dear Sirs, On the 20.7.39. your Mr. Bailey visited these Works and…

img223 Confirming receipt of a loaned Marconi-Ekco universal Impedance Bridge unit for inspection.
View original record 6103 To Les. c. to G/JWH. c. to G/Mt. Rm/RC.6/JH.21.7.39. On the 20.7.39. we accepted from the Marconi-Ekco representative one universal Impedance Bridge unit. This instrument is loaned to us for our…

img224 Order for a solid fluted rubber mat for the Chassis Experimental Laboratory.
View original record 6103 Rm/RC. from EJJ. EJJ/HC.7/JA.27.7.39. Messrs. Edison Swan Electric Co. Ltd., Masonic Place, Goldsmith Street, NOTTINGHAM. 815/479. OO. O/n. 1544. equipment. Derby (Chassis Experimental…

img225 Letter to Marconi-Ekco Instruments Ltd. regarding the return of a 'Bridge' for testing.
View original record 6103 EXPERIMENTAL DEPARTMENT. Rm/RC.7/JH. 8th. August, 1939. Marconi-Ekco Instruments Ltd., Electra House, Victoria Embankment, LONDON.W.C.2. Your ref. JEH/EL. Dear Sirs, We thank you for your letters…

img226 Telegram urgently requesting the return of an impedance bridge from the experimental department.
View original record POST OFFICE TELEGRAM Handwritten Ref: 6103 Office Stamp Ref: Dy 24331 Received: PM 12 26 From: TS 150 12.11 LONDON B 11 To: DERBY Message: ROYCAR DERBY = EXPERIMENTAL DEPARTMENT PLEASE RETURN…

img227 Requesting the return of a loaned Impedance Bridge to Marconi Instruments Ltd.
View original record 6103 To HPS/WSC. c. to Les. c. to G/JWH. Rm/RC.12/JH.9.8.39. Will you please return as soon as possible one Impedance Bridge to the Marconi Instruments Ltd. Electra House, Victoria Embankment, London.…

img228 Confirmation of the despatch and return of an Impedance Bridge to Marconi Instruments Ltd.
View original record 6103 To D/R.E. c.c. [REDACTED] c. Rm/RC. HPS/WSC.4/PC.9.8.39 This is to confirm that you despatched to Marconi Instruments Ltd. Electra House, Victoria Embankment, London W.C.2., last night - 8.8.39…

img229 Request to order three replacement Dagenite accumulators for a H.T. Peak Voltmeter.
View original record 16F03 To E.J. c. to Rm/RC/GJ. Rm/RC.9/JH.11.8.39. re H.T. Peak Voltmeter. The 6 volt battery used for heating the rectifying valve in the above instrument is worn out. Will you please order, as a…

img230 From the Electrical Laboratory requesting the repair of a Benson Stop Watch.
View original record RC To: E.J.J. from Rm/RC. 6103 Clan Foundry Electrical Laboratory. Rm/RC.3/RH.11.8.41. Na 195862 26-6-41? Collated 23-8- Makers Will you please arrange for the accompanying Benson Stop Watch, to be…

img231 Wiring diagram for a sodium testing machine.
View original record SKETCH Nᵒ 13, MOTOR - GENERATOR., FIELD COIL, Nᵒ 16 COPPER WIRE, DOUBLE POLE SWITCH, TO ALTERNATING CURRENT SUPPLY, FIXED RESISTANCE, FIELD RHEOSTAT, Nᵒ 5 COPPER WIRE, AMMETER, POTENTIOMETER, FLEXIBLE…

img232 Order to despatch a stopwatch for overhaul and repair to Messrs. Watkin's Ltd.
View original record 6103 Rmy from EJJ/HC. c. to Rm/RC. o.c. to S/Mt. EJJ/HC.1/PC.13.8.41. Order No. 808/Department No. 181. re - Repairs to Equipment - Electrical Laboratory. Please arrange to despatch to Messrs.…

img233 Order for distilled water and Osram lamps for the chassis electrical laboratory.
View original record 6103 To Les. c.c. to G/JWH. Rm/RC.2/JH.14.9.39. Will you please order for the chassis Elect. Laboratory, the following - 1 carboy of distilled water O/N.52404. 2 doz. 16 - 18 volt, 3 watt Osram lamps…

img234 Requesting the purchase of a hydrometer and spare floats for the laboratory from an alternative supplier.
View original record 6103 To Les. c. to G/JWH. Rm/RC.3/JH.1.12.39. Will you please obtain as soon as possible for use in the Lab. 1 hydrometer. We understand that at the moment we can't get these from the usual source. We…

img235 Order for head lamp bulbs from Edison Swan Electrical Co. Ltd.
View original record Elec. 6103 To Les. c.c. to. Rm/RC/WHC. Rm/RC.9/JH.12.12.39. re lamp bulb stock. Will you please order for our stock - 2 doz. 12 volt 48 watt head lamps. From Edison Swan Electrical Co.Ltd., O/N.52409.…

img236 Request to obtain full details on the model 3339 Oscillograph and cathode ray tubes from AC. Cossor Ltd.
View original record 6103 To Les. c. to G/JWH. Rm/RC.10/JH.21.12.39. Will you please obtain from AC. Cossor Ltd., Instrument Dept. Highbury Grove, London.N.5, full details of model 3339 Oscillograph, also full details of…

img237 Request to obtain 6 yards of 5 cored cable from Ripaults Ltd.
View original record 6103 To Les. c. to JWH. Rm/RC.3/KP.2.1.40. Will you please obtain from Ripaults Ltd. 6 yds. of 5 x 40/.0076 5 cored cable . Please refer to their letters Ref.2A/S. O.N.52409 Rm/RC.

img238 Letter from A.C. Cossor Ltd providing details on Cathode Ray Tubes and an Oscillograph.
View original record CONTRACTORS TO BRITISH DOMINION & FOREIGN GOVERNMENTS BRITISH RADIO VALVE MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION (BVA) RADIO MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION (RMA) Telephone: CANONBURY 1234 (30 LINES) A. C. COSSOR LTD…

img239 Request to obtain 6 yards of 5-cored cable from Ripaults Ltd.
View original record To Les. c. to JWH. 6103 Rm/RC.3/KP.2.1.40. Will you please obtain from Ripaults Ltd. 6yds. of 5 x 40/.0076 5 cored cable. Please refer to their letters Ref.2A/S. O.N.52409 Rm/RC.

img240 Letter from Howells (Electric Motors) Ltd providing a price quote for A.C. motors.
View original record 6103 Laboratory Equip. BIRMINGHAM OFFICE: 174, CORPORATION STREET, BIRMINGHAM, 4. PHONE CENTRAL 7909 MANCHESTER OFFICE: 32, KING STREET WEST, MANCHESTER, 3. PHONE BLACKFRIARS 2416 LONDON OFFICE: 16,…

img241 Advertisement for a Squirrel Cage Protected Type A.C. Motor by Howells (Electric Motors) Ltd.
View original record BRITISH AND UNBEATABLE SQUIRREL CAGE PROTECTED TYPE A.C. MOTORS FITTED WITH BALL BEARINGS. MADE TO BRITISH STANDARD SPECIFICATION. ANY VOLTAGE, 1, 2 OR 3 PHASE. PERFORMANCE TO B.S. SPECIFICATION Nº…

img242 Inquiry to A.C. Cossor Ltd. requesting a demonstration of a Cathode Ray Oscillograph for ignition coil testing.
View original record Elec. Your Ref: 34/ER/DD. Rm/RC.1/BA. 24th. January, 1940. Messrs. A.C. Cossor Ltd. Instrument Dept. Highbury Grove, LONDON.N.5. Dear Sirs, With reference to yours of the 2nd.January, we are…

img243 Letter from A.C. Cossor Ltd. arranging a demonstration of a Model 3339 Double Beam Oscillograph.
View original record CHILDS - Elec. CONTRACTORS TO BRITISH DOMINION & FOREIGN GOVERNMENTS BRITISH RADIO VALVE MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION RADIO MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION Telephone: CANONBURY 1234 (30 LINES) A. C. COSSOR LTD…

img244 Letter to A.C. Cossor Ltd. arranging a demonstration of a model 3339 Double Beam Oscillograph.
View original record Alec. 2nd February, 1940. Rm/RC.4/BA. Your Ref: 34/EC/DD. Messrs. A.C.Cossor Ltd. Cossor House, Highbury Grove, LONDON.N.5. Dear Sirs, We thank you for your letter of the 29th. January. concerning…

img245 Letter from A.C. Cossor Ltd arranging the dispatch and demonstration of a model 3339 Double Beam Oscillograph.
View original record CONTRACTORS TO BRITISH DOMINION & FOREIGN GOVERNMENTS CHILDS A. C. COSSOR LTD COSSOR HOUSE, HIGHBURY GROVE, LONDON, N.S. Telegrams: AMPLIFIERS.PHONE LONDON. Cables: AMPLIFIERS.LONDON. Codes:…

img246 Request to obtain two bobbins of bare (oxidised if possible) Glowray wire.
View original record Elec. 6103. To Les. Copies to:- G/JWH. Rm/RC.5/ML.12.2.40. Will you please obtain for us as soon as possible the following bare (oxidised if possible) Glowray wire:- 1 oz. bobbin 40 SWG. 1 oz. bobbin…

img247 Letter from A.C. Cossor Ltd. confirming a demonstration and providing details on oscillograph equipment.
View original record Elec. CONTRACTORS TO BRITISH DOMINION & FOREIGN GOVERNMENTS BRITISH RADIO VALVE MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION RADIO MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION Telephone: CANONBURY 1234 (30 LINES) A. C. COSSOR LTD…

img248 Page two of a letter from A.C. Cossor Ltd. regarding the use of Oscillograph amplifiers.
View original record Messrs. Rolls-Royce, Ltd. -2- 12th February, 1940. described on page 25, section 4.2, of the Model 3339 Instruction Manual, a copy of which was left with you. As you will be using the Oscillograph…

img249 Leaflet for the Cossor-Dodds Pressure Unit Model 3361, an auxiliary apparatus for pressure recording.
View original record COSSOR-DODDS CATHODE RAY OSCILLOGRAPH PRESSURE RECORDING (AUXILIARY APPARATUS) COSSOR - DODDS PRESSURE UNIT. Model 3361 Of the pressure units at present available, the Cossor-Dodds Condenser type is…

img250 Sales and technical specification sheet for Cossor Instruments' Model 3353 Maximum Pressure Valve and Model 3350 Contact Breaker.
View original record COSSOR INSTRUMENTS Model 3353 Maximum Pressure Valve. The Cossor-Dodds equipment will not measure the constant component of pressure, and thus is not capable of calibration by static means. A valve…

img251 Leaflet for the Cossor-Dodds Amplifier Model 3352.
View original record COSSOR INSTRUMENTS COSSOR-DODDS AMPLIFIER Model 3352 DESIGNED FOR PRESSURE RECORDING WITH CONDENSER TYPE PRESSURE UNIT. PRICE £25. DESCRIPTION This Amplifier is primarily intended for use with the…

img252 Circuit diagram and specification sheet for the Cossor-Dodds Amplifier Model 3352.
View original record COSSOR INSTRUMENTS CIRCUIT DIAGRAM OF COSSOR-DODDS AMPLIFIER MODEL 3352 3352 COSSOR-DODDS AMPLIFIER SPECIFICATION The figures given in this specification are approximate and representative of the…

img253 Requesting the repair of a stopwatch from the Chassis Electrical Laboratory.
View original record Elec 6103- To Les. Rm/RC.7/ML.14.2.40. The stopwatch belonging to the Chassis Electrical Laboratory is out of order and needs attention. Will you therefore please arrange for the return of this…

img254 Request to obtain special impregnated felt washers claimed to prevent battery terminal corrosion.
View original record Elec. 6103 To Les. c. Rm/RC/CAP. Rm/RC.6/ML.14.2.40. Will you please obtain for us from Gordon Equipment. Ltd., 25, Milton St, London.E.C.2. half a dozen special impregnated felt washers, which they…

img255 Requesting the return of loaned demonstration apparatus to A.C. Cossor Ltd.
View original record Elec To Les. Rm/RC.12/ML.14.2.40. Will you please arrange for the following to be returned to A.C. Cossor Ltd., Instrumental Dept., Cossor House, Highbury Grove, London.N.5. 1 Cathode Ray…

img256 Request to purchase a Cossor Cathode Ray Oscillograph and Piezo crystal pick-up for noise analysis projects.
View original record Rec. 6103 To Hs. Rm.7/ML.15.2.40. Cossor Cathode Ray Oscillograph. In connection with the electrical work of the Chassis Division and more particularly on wireless work, we are badly in need of one of…

img257 Dispatch note requesting the repair of a stopwatch from the Chassis Electrical Laboratory.
View original record Laboratory Equipment 6103 c. to RA/RC. Les/FS6/P.16.2.40. Please despatch - carriage paid - to Messrs. J.W. Benson Ltd., 62/64, Ludgate Hill, London, E.C.4. 1. Stop Watch ex Chassis Electrical…

img258 The return of loaned demonstration apparatus to A.C. Cossor Ltd.
View original record Lab apparatus. 6103 c. to FEH/RC Please despatch - carriage paid - to The A.C.Cossor Ltd., Instrumental Dept., Cossor House, Highbury Grove, London, N.5:- 1. Cathode Ray Oscillograph (Model 3339) 1.…

img259 Short message confirming the dispatch of an oscillograph and pick-ups from Derby.
View original record Elec Rm.12H 17.2.40. Amplifiers Phone. LONDON. OSCILLOGRAPH AND PICK UPS WILL LEAVE ON 1.10 p.m. TRAIN FROM DERBY TODAY. Child. ROYCAR.

img260 The purchase agreement for a Cossor Cathode Ray Oscillograph.
View original record Laboratory Apparatus. To Rm/RC. Rm.12./ML.20.2.40. Cossor Cathode Ray Oscillograph. Herewith agreement to purchase electrical equipment. Please let me have a note to send to the Order Office, giving…

img261 Request for the purchase of a Cossor Cathode Ray Oscillograph and a Piezo crystal pick-up.
View original record To HS. Rm Rm.7/ML.15.2.40. Cossor Cathode Ray Oscillograph. In connection with the electrical work of the Chassis Division and more particularly on wireless work, we are badly in need of one of these…

img262 The agreement to purchase a Cossor Cathode Ray Oscillograph.
View original record Elec. To Rm/RC. Rm.12./ML.20.2.40. Cossor Cathode Ray Oscillograph. Herewith agreement to purchase electrical equipment. Please let me have a note to send to the Order Office, giving full particulars…

img263 Letter from A.C. Cossor Ltd. complaining about the late return of a Model 3339 Oscillograph.
View original record Elec CONTRACTORS TO BRITISH DOMINION & FOREIGN GOVERNMENTS BVA (BRITISH RADIO VALVE MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION) Telephone: CANONBURY 1234 (30 LINES) RMA (RADIO MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION) A. C. COSSOR…

img264 Letter to A.C. Cossor Ltd. confirming the purchase of a model 3339 Cathode Ray apparatus and a Rothermel brush vibration 'Pick-up'.
View original record Elec. Rm/RC.11/JH. 21st.February, 1940. A.C.Cossor Ltd., Cossor House, Highway Grove, LONDON.N.5. For the attention of Mr.E.Cattanes. Dear Sirs, With reference to our recent discussion concerning your…

img265 Internal request to obtain an Oscillograph and a Vibration 'Pick-up' for the chassis experimental laboratory.
View original record 13/38 Elec. To EJJ. Rm/RC.12/JH. 21.2.40. Will you please obtain for use in the chassis experimental laboratory the following instruments - 1 Cossor high vacuum double beam Oscillograph Model 3339 (we…

img266 Letter to A.C. Cossor Ltd. regarding a dispute over the time an instrument was held for testing.
View original record File Rm.1/ML. 24th. Feb: 1940. A.C.Cossor.Ltd., Cossor House, Highbury Grove, London.N.5. Dear Sirs, We were surprised at the tone of your letter of the 21st. inst. ref: 34/EC/DD. More particularly in…

img267 Letter from A.C. Cossor Ltd. acknowledging an order for an oscillograph and vibration pick-up, and advising on delivery.
View original record CONTRACTORS TO BRITISH, DOMINION & FOREIGN GOVERNMENTS Chassis Elect'l Laboratory A. C. COSSOR LTD. COSSOR HOUSE, HIGHBURY GROVE, LONDON, N.5. Branches: BIRMINGHAM, BRISTOL, GLASGOW, LEEDS,…

img268 Letter from A.C. Cossor Ltd. to Rolls-Royce regarding a demonstrated instrument and clarifying a communication about an order.
View original record Laboratories Instrument Elec. CONTRACTORS TO BRITISH DOMINION & FOREIGN GOVERNMENTS BRITISH RADIO VALVE MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION (BVA logo) RADIO MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION (RMA logo) Telephone:…

img269 Requesting the preparation of an order for a Radio Analyser.
View original record Laboratory apparatus . 6103 To Rm/RC. from Rm. Rm.8/MH.7.3.40. Will you please prepare a memo for me to sign ordering the Radio Analyser. Rm.

img270 Request to obtain a portable radio analyser, Model E.665, from Western Electric Instrument Co. Ltd.
View original record EJJ. 6103 Rm/RC.10/ML.12.3.40. LABORATORY EQUIPMENT. Will you please obtain from the Western Electric Instrument Co.Ltd., one portable radio analyser, complete with adaptors, test leads, circuit…

img271 Request to obtain a Model E.665 portable radio analyser from Western Electric Instrument Co.Ltd.
View original record Elec. 6103. EJJ. Rm/RC.10/ML.12.3.40. LABORATORY EQUIPMENT. Will you please obtain from the Western Electric Instrument Co.Ltd., one portable radio analyser, complete with adaptors, test leads,…

img272 Purchase of an oscillograph and a vibration pick-up from A. C. Cossor Ltd.
View original record R.M. from EJJ/HC. c. to G/Rb/FEB. Elec. 6103 EJJ/HC.17/PC.12.3.40. S.3/816/479. 00.0/n. 9623. Messrs. A. C. Cossor Ltd., Cossor House, Highbury Grove, LONDON, N.5. equipment. Derby (Mr. Robotham).…

img273 Request to order a Model E.665 Radio Analyser from Sangamo Weston Ltd for the laboratory.
View original record Laboratory Equipment. 6103 from FJJ/HC. c. to Rm/RC. c. to Rm/SWB. EJJ/HC.9/PC.29.3.40. S.3/Order No. 711/Department No. 479. Chassis Division - Laboratory Equipment. Please send an order to Messrs.…

img274 Request to obtain a specific Ferogrip belt from Messrs. Ferodo Ltd. for a dynamo test rig.
View original record Laboratory Equipment. 6103 To EJJ. c. to Rm/RC/CAP. 40 Rm/RC.7/JH.30.3.40. Will you please obtain from Messrs. Ferodo Ltd. one Ferogrip belt with a cross section similar to their No.V.165 belt but…

img275 Request to obtain six replacement stainless steel balls for a badly pitted H.T. Voltmeter.
View original record EJJ Rm/RC/GJ Lab. apparatus. 6103 Rm/RC/CK 5.4.40 Re H.T. Voltmeter. The balls used for the calibrated spark gap on the H.T. Voltmeter have become badly pitted. Will you please obtain for replacement…

img276 Request to manufacture a test rig for conventional 8 distributors, referencing specific arrangement drawings.
View original record 6103. elet To EJJ. Rm/RC.1/JH.6.4.40. re Test Rig for Conventional 8 Distributors. We shall require this test rig for the Clan Foundry. Will you please proceed. Particulars below :- Millwrights (2)…

img277 Internal order request for stainless steel balls for the Chassis Experimental Laboratory.
View original record 6103 Copy from FJJ/HC. c. to Rm/RC. FJJ/HC.13/PC.9.4.40. Order No. 508/Department No. 479. Chassis Experimental Laboratory. Please send an order to Messrs. The Hoffman Manufacturing Co., Ltd., for:- 6…

img278 Request to obtain details on a range of Meggers from Evershed and Vignoles Ltd for laboratory equipment.
View original record Les. from Rm/RC. Laboratory Equipment 6103 Will you please obtain for us from: Evershed and Vignoles Ltd., Chiswick, London.W.4. full details of their range of Meggers. We are specially interested in…

img279 Request for details on Meggers from Evershed & Vignoles, specifically a 2,500 voltage model.
View original record Les. from Rm/RC. 6103 file C3 Rm/RC.5/ML.17.4.40. Will you please obtain for us from : "Messrs Evershed & Vignoles, Chiswick, London.W.4." full details of their range of Meggers. We are specially…

img280 Requesting to continue the manufacture of a test rig for conventional 8 distributors.
View original record 6103 E group Millwrights (2) from EJJ/DH. c. to Rm/EC. EJJ/DH13/JA.9.4.40. Order No.555/Department No.479/Job No.B.3803. Re:- Test Rig for Conventional 8 Distributors. Further to our memo…

img281 Letter from Marconi-Ekco Instruments Ltd. announcing a change of address for their Sales and Administration Offices.
View original record 6103 File. Elect; Laboratory Equipment. MARCONI-EKCO INSTRUMENTS LTD. DIRECTORS: RT. HON. LORD INVERFORTH, P.C. (CHAIRMAN) W.S. VERRELLS R.A. WHITE E.K. COLE SIR EDWARD WILSHAW, K.C.M.G. D. HART W. J.…

img282 Advice note from Sangamo Weston Ltd. for the despatch of two cylinder temperature indicators.
View original record CHAIRMAN & MANAGING DIRECTOR S. B. ROGERS, U.S.A. DIRECTORS SIR ALFRED JAMES HAWKEY, KT., J.P. F. H. E. BRANSON R. C. LANPHIER, JNR., U.S.A. F. R. MATTHEWS, U.S.A. C. A. DYMOND W. GRAHAM BUSH ADVICE…

img283 Internal order for the creation of a test rig for conventional distributors, referencing specific arrangement drawings.
View original record 6103 Lab Equip. Millwrights (B) from EJJ/DH. c. to Rm/RC. EJJ/DH.1/JA.16.6.39. Order No.555/Department No.479/Job No.B.3803. Re:- Test Rig for Conventional & Distributors. Please have made one Test…

img284 Requesting the transfer and installation of Chassis Electrical Laboratory equipment to the Clan Foundry.
View original record Millwrights (2) from EJJ/DH. c. to Rm/RC. EJJ/DH.31/JA.5.7.40. Scheme S7/Order No.719/Department No.479/Job No.C.6592. Re:- Chassis Electrical Laboratory - Clan Foundry. Please arrange to transfer to…

img285 Requesting the installation of a small radiator in an office at the Clan Foundry.
View original record EJJ. from Rm/RC. Rm/RC.1/JMS.17.7.40. Will you please arrange for a small radiator to be installed in Rm/RC's office at the Clan Foundry. Rm/RC.

img286 The purchase of a carboy of distilled water for car battery maintenance.
View original record LES. from Rm/RC. c. Lab. Rm/RC/1/JMS.23.7.40. re: Car Batteries. Will you please order as soon as possible; 1 carboy of distilled water for battery maintenance at the Clan Foundry. o/n.753. Rm/RC.…

img287 Delivery note for one carboy of distilled water to the Clan Foundry, Belper.
View original record From E. & A. WEST, Ltd., Chemical Works, Derby. July, 27 1940 For: Messrs Rolls-Royce Ld. Clan Foundry, Belper 1 Cby. Distilled Water Received by... M H Castledine Returned [Text on left perforated…

img288 Equipment estimate for the removal of the Chassis Experimental Laboratory to the Clan Foundry, Belper.
View original record EQUIPMENT ESTIMATE. To [illegible] C to N Chambers C to Powers Dept. C to [handwritten m/c No.] Ref. EJJ/HCg/H. 30.7.40. Req. signed by Mr. Robotham. Estimated Cost Labour. £1. 10. 0d. Material. £ -…

img289 Letter to A. Hulme & Son.Ltd. requesting the supply of accumulators.
View original record Aero conduit continuity tester Rm/RC.3/10 12.8.40. Messrs A. Hulme & Son.Ltd., DERBY or BELPER. Dear Sirs, Will you please supply bearer with 2- 10 AH. accumulators to verbal description. Official…

img290 Receipt note from E. & A. West, Ltd. for the delivery of distilled water to the Clan Foundry in Belper.
View original record From E. & A. WEST, Ltd., Chemical Works, Derby. Date: Jan 9 1941 For Rolls-Royce Ltd. Clan Foundry Belper 1 Cby. Dis. Water Received by M H Westledine Returned HARPUR & SONS, PRINTERS, DERBY

img291 Fitting of an adjustable lamp in an office at the Clan Foundry.
View original record To E.J.J. from Rm/RC. Rm/RC.4/SW.14.5.41. Re Electrical Laboratory (Clan Foundry) Will you please arrange for an adjustable lamp to be fitted in my office. The lighting was never completed in the…

img292 Internal order for a Sparking Plug Test Rig for the Clan Foundry.
View original record 6103 Millwrights (2) from EJJ/DH. c. to Rm/RC. EJJ/DH.9/JA.14.8.41. Order No.554/Dept. No.181/Job No.C.9276. Re:- Sparking Plug Test Rig - Clan Foundry. Please have made :- 1 - Sparking Plug Test Rig,…

img293 Letter from A.T. Speedometer Co. Ltd. regarding the supply and calibration of instruments for test beds.
View original record 6103 INSTRUMENTS A.T. SPEEDOMETER Co. Ltd. Chronos Works, NORTH CIRCULAR ROAD, LONDON. N.W.2. Directors: W. Henderson-Cleland. Sir Allan Gordon-Smith, D.L. Ralph Gordon Smith. H. R. Buckland. Your…

img294 Order for one carboy of distilled water from A. E. West & Co., Derby, for battery maintenance at the Clan Foundry.
View original record ?6103 Roy/ABS. c. to Electrical Lab. Rm/RC.6/KC.14.11.41. Please order for battery maintenance at Clan Foundry:- 1 Carboy of Distilled Water from A. E. West & Co., Derby. Rm/RC. O/N.753.

img295 Order of one carboy of sulphuric acid for accumulator maintenance.
View original record 6103 To Roy/AES. from Rm/RC. Rm/RC.4/ST.11.12.41. Please order from Messrs. A.S. West, Derby:- 1 - Carboy of sulphuric acid S)G.1.350. This is required for accumulator maintenance. O/N.753. Rm/RC.

img296 Internal request to obtain two thermometers for measuring accumulator temperatures from a supplier.
View original record File 6103 To EJJ. from Rm/RC. -6 Rm/RC.7/OH.17.12.41. Will you please obtain for us from Messrs Peto & Radford, 50 Grosvenor Gardens, London, S.W.1. 2 - Thermometers for measuring accumulator…

img297 The procurement of Constantan wire for instrument calibration.
View original record 6103 To EJJ. from Rm/RC. Rm/RC. 8/OH.17.12.41. Will you please obtain for us from The Concordia Electric Wire Co. New Sawley Nr, Notts. 8pz. of 36 S.W.G. (.0076") Constantan -D.C.C. This wire is for…

img298 Requesting the repair of a laboratory stopwatch.
View original record Laboratory Equipment 6108 To EJJ/HC. FJH/RC.1/DH. 7.1.44. Will you please arrange for the laboratory stop watch to be repaired. The last time this needed attention it was sent to Watkins, Green Lane,…

img299 Order of one carboy of distilled water for battery maintenance.
View original record 6103 To Roy/AES. from Rm/RC. Rm/RC.3/CH.25.2.42. Will you please order from A.E. West, Derby :- 1 Carboy of Distilled Water. for maintenance of our batteries. O/No.753. Rm/RC.

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