Rolls-Royce Archives
| Identifier | Entry | ||
| Scan001 | To order 12-volt batteries and inquire about half-watt lamps. | ||
| View original record | x 3398 To O.O. from BY/HBO. c. to EFC. 15th November 1918. BY/HBO2/W151118. X.3374 X.560. X.3398. X 1114 BATTERIES FOR 12 VOLT CAR LIGHTING AND STARTING+ Kindly order two Batteries from each of the… | ||
| Scan002 | The stock and ordering of 12-volt batteries for car lighting and starting. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 238 B (200 T) (S & E. 527. 21-2-18 G. 119) X.3398 X 560 By Mr. Clark. c. to Mr. Ormerod. 23.11.18. Wd/EM8/E231118. X.3398 X3374 BATTERIES FOR 12 VOLT CAR LIGHTING AND STARTING. In reply to Mr.… | ||
| Scan003 | Two experimental batteries of type LD11 from Messrs. Peto & Radford. | ||
| View original record | X.3398 To O.O. from EFC. EFC3/AT25.11.18. X.3374 - RE EXPERIMENTAL BATTERIES FOR CHASSIS. Referring to your enquiry in connection with the attached letter, kindly note that we would like to have two… | ||
| Scan004 | Letter from Peto & Radford Accumulator Co Ltd regarding a delayed response and their new focus on manufacturing car batteries. | ||
| View original record | Manufacturers of P. & R. Accumulators. Established 1889. Victoria & Greville Works, Ashtead, Surrey THE NEW PETO & RADFORD ACCUMULATOR CO LTD Electrical Engineers MANAGING DIRECTORS WILLIAM PETO… | ||
| Scan005 | Letter to Peto & Radford Accumulator Co. Ltd. regarding an order for accumulators. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 235a (500 T) (S.D. 408. 26-4-17.) Bm. 2/158/13. X.3398 EFC2/T16119. Your ref M/C.151. 16th January 1919. Messrs.Peto & Radford Accumulator Co.Ltd., 12, Heddon Street, Regent Street, London, W.1.… | ||
| Scan006 | The cancellation and amendment of an order for batteries. | ||
| View original record | O.O. from EFC. EFC1/AT18.1.19. X. 3398. -P. & R. BATTERIES. Further to our EFC5/AT251118, asking you to order up two batteries type LDll, from Messrs. Peto & Radford, 60 amp. hour capacity, We shall… | ||
| Scan007 | Extract regarding the expected delivery of batteries from supplier Peto & Radford. | ||
| View original record | X. 3398 Extract from EFC1/T5.2.19. X. 664 BATTERIES. Peto & Radford. We are expecting from Messrs. Peto & Radford, one of their 60 ampere type L.D.11 chassis lighting and starting batteries, and also… | ||
| Scan008 | Extract concerning the expected delivery of two LD11 type batteries from Peto & Radford. | ||
| View original record | X. 3398 PETO & RADFORD Extract from EFC6/AT18.2.19. We are expecting from Messrs. Peto & Radford one of their LD11 type batteries in ebonite and one in celluloid. We will ask the C.O. to urge delivery… | ||
| Scan009 | Of goods received for a 9-cell accumulator in a teak case. | ||
| View original record | Z.58A. (200m.) SE. 942. 17.8.18.) MP. 194639 X. 3398. G/R 153137 ROLLS-ROYCE, LIMITED, DERBY T/N A 65 MEMO. OF GOODS RECEIVED Date: 19-2-19 From: New Peto & Radford Accumulator Co Ld Carrier: Goods… | ||
| Scan010 | Record of routine treatment for a car lighting and starting battery, detailing charging and discharging cycles. | ||
| View original record | X. 3398 ROUTINE TREATMENT OF CAR LIGHTING AND STARTING BATTERIES. Battery under treatment:- P.D.L.9. ~~D.H.~~ Peto and Radford X. 3398. General remarks:- 60. a.h. capacity Celluloid (1) Terminals,… | ||
| Scan011 | Battery test report detailing the second charge, weight, and discharge performance. | ||
| View original record | -2- Contd. (5) Second charge:- From. To. Hours Amperes. Ampere hours. 12.15 9.0 8.75 3.5 30.6 8.40. 12.0 3.33 3.5 11.7 8.40. 5.30 8.83 3.5 30.9 9.0. 6.0 9.0 4.0 36.0 ====== 109.2 Total ampere… | ||
| Scan012 | Test log sheet detailing battery cell densities, charge cycles, and discharge performance. | ||
| View original record | -3- Contd. (11) Cell densities :- (1) (4) (2) X (5) X (3) (6) (12) Third charge. From. To. Hrs Amperes. Ampere hours. 1.45 8.30 6 3/4 4 27 10.0 5.30 7 1/2 4 30 8.30 12.0 3 1/2 4 14 8.30 5.30 9 4 36… | ||
| Scan013 | Log sheet detailing cell densities and the fourth battery charge cycle with timings and ampere-hours. | ||
| View original record | H.R. Bks (500 T) (S.D. 408. 26-4-17.) Bm. 2/156/13. -4- Contd. (14) Cell densities. (1) (4) (2) X (5) X (3) (6) (15) Fourth charge. From. To. Hrs Amperes. Ampere hours. 4. 5.30 1 1/2 4 6 8.30 5.30 9 6… | ||
| Scan014 | Letter from Peto & Radford Accumulator Co Ltd following up on a sample celluloid accumulator sent for testing. | ||
| View original record | Manufacturers of P. & R. Accumulators. Established 1889 Victoria & Greville Works, Ashtead, Surrey THE NEW PETO & RADFORD ACCUMULATOR CO LTD Electrical Engineers MANAGING DIRECTORS WILLIAM PETO… | ||
| Scan015 | Letter to an accumulator company discussing the initial test results of a sample battery. | ||
| View original record | X3398 EFC2/AT 1.3.19. Messrs. The Peto & Radford Accumulator Co., Ltd., 12, Heddon Street, Regent Street, London W.1 Dear Sirs, Your letter ref. M/C272 re sample R.R. Accumulator to hand. We are glad… | ||
| Scan016 | Letter from an accumulator manufacturer discussing celluloid battery specifications, features, and charging procedures. | ||
| View original record | Manufacturers of P. & R. Accumulators. Established 1889. Victoria & Greville Works, Ashtead, Surrey X. 3398 THE NEW PETO & RADFORD ACCUMULATOR CO LTD Electrical Engineers 12. HEDDON STREET REGENT… | ||
| Scan017 | Letter from Peto & Radford Ltd. enclosing an omitted instruction booklet for batteries. | ||
| View original record | PETO & RADFORD, Ltd. CONTINUATION No. 1. To Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd. DATE 7th March,1919. We enclose a booklet of instructions which we issue with our batteries, but which we believe was omitted from… | ||
| Scan018 | Letter to Peto & Radford Accumulator Co. Ltd. discussing lighting and starting batteries. | ||
| View original record | X 3398 EFC4/T. 14th March 1919. Messrs. Peto & Radford, Accumulator Co.Ltd., 12 Heddon Street, Regent Street, London W. Dear Sirs, Re Lighting & Starting Batteries. Many thanks for yours of the 7th… | ||
| Scan019 | Letter from an accumulator manufacturer discussing the supply and technical specifications of ebonite and celluloid batteries. | ||
| View original record | X. 3398 Manufacturers of P. & R. Accumulators. Established 1889. Victoria & Greville Works, Ashtead, Surrey THE NEW PETO & RADFORD ACCUMULATOR CO LTD Electrical Engineers 12 HEDDON STREET REGENT… | ||
| Scan020 | Letter to Messrs. Peto & Radford Ltd. clarifying the required specifications for lighting and starting batteries. | ||
| View original record | X. 3398 EFC2/AT. 17.3.19. Messrs. Peto & Radford, Ltd., 12, Heddon Street, Regent Street, London. W. Dear Sirs, RE LIGHTING & STARTING BATTERIES. In answer to yours Ref.M/C153 of the 15th inst., we do… | ||
| Scan021 | Letter from Peto & Radford Accumulator Co Ltd regarding the arrival of ebonite boxes for batteries. | ||
| View original record | Manufacturers of P. & R. Accumulators. Established 1889. Victoria & Greville Works, Ashtead, Surrey X. 3398. THE NEW PETO & RADFORD ACCUMULATOR CO LTD Electrical Engineers MANAGING DIRECTORS WILLIAM… | ||
| Scan022 | List of good and bad points for a P. & R. Battery. | ||
| View original record | X. 3398. Mr. Clark. 21.3.19. GOOD & BAD POINTS OF P. & R. BATTERY. 1. Good. The filling is made very easy by good sized vents and the collar of celluloid prevents the acid running over top of battery.… | ||
| Scan023 | To Mr Clark regarding the receipt of an accumulator from Messrs Peto & Radford for experiment 3374. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 255 e(200 T) (S.F. 103, 25-10-18) G. 2244 X 3398 Mr Clark. Wd/Dnl/HP28319. 28th March 1919. Please note that we have received from Messrs Peto & Radford.,1 Accumulator, 12 volt P.D.L. 7 type in… | ||
| Scan024 | Various sample batteries, with a detailed description and dimensions of a Chloride Battery. | ||
| View original record | To R. from EFC. c. to CJ. c. to BY. c. to EH. c. to EP. X.3398 EFC4/T21319. 21st. March 1919. X.664 - BATTERIES. Further to our EFC1/T5.2.19., in which we reported upon C.A.V. and Lucas lighting and… | ||
| Scan025 | The testing and specifications of a P. & R. celluloid battery, including performance data and dimensions. | ||
| View original record | R.H. 235A (500 T) (S.D. 408. 26-4-17.) Bm. 2/156/13. -2- EFC4/T21319. Contd. asking them to send us another battery made up with this improved type of vent. This means extra expense, but will… | ||
| Scan026 | The performance and construction of a car battery, including a sketch and details of a new Fuller Battery. | ||
| View original record | U.H. 235a. (500 T) (S.D. 408. 28-4-17.) Bin. 2/156/13. -3- EFC4/T21319. Contd. battery, and the acid level in the cells, can be inspected easily when in position on the car. The battery is reasonably… | ||
| Scan027 | Letter from Peto & Radford Accumulator Co. regarding an ebonite battery and a proposed meeting. | ||
| View original record | X. 3398 Manufacturers of P. & R. Accumulators. Established 1889. Victoria & Greville Works, Ashtead, Surrey. THE NEW PETO & RADFORD ACCUMULATOR CO LTD Electrical Engineers [Logo: THE SOCIETY OF MOTOR… | ||
| Scan028 | Letter to Peto & Radford Accumulator Co.Ltd. regarding the receipt and testing of an ebonite battery and arranging a meeting. | ||
| View original record | X. 3398 EFC4/T. 2nd. April 1919. Messrs.Peto & Radford Accumulator Co.Ltd., 12, Heddon Street, Regent Street, London, S.W.1. Dear Sirs, Re Lighting & Starting Batteries. Your letter M/C, 303 to hand.… | ||
| Scan029 | Letter from Peto & Radford Accumulator Co Ltd arranging a meeting to discuss a battery. | ||
| View original record | X 3398 Manufacturers of P. & R. Accumulators. Established 1889. Victoria & Greville Works. Ashtead, Surrey THE NEW PETO & RADFORD ACCUMULATOR CO LTD Electrical Engineers MANAGING DIRECTORS WILLIAM… | ||
| Scan030 | Special discharge test of a P & R 6C P.D.L.9 type accumulator. | ||
| View original record | X. 3398 7.4.19. Mr. Clark. --------- SPECIAL DISCHARGE OF P & R 6C P.D.L.9 TYPE ACCUMULATOR AT 6 AMPS (After adjusting densities and carefully charging) Total time = 7.75 hours. Current = 6 amperes.… | ||
| Scan031 | Letter from Peto & Radford Accumulator Co. Ltd. arranging a meeting to discuss accumulators. | ||
| View original record | X 3398 Manufacturers of P. & R. Accumulators. Established 1889. Victoria & Greville Works, Ashtead, Surrey. THE NEW PETO & RADFORD ACCUMULATOR CO LTD Electrical Engineers [Left Logo Text: THE SOCIETY… | ||
| Scan032 | The testing and performance of various lighting and starting batteries, with a particularly negative review of Fuller batteries. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 235a (500 T) (S.D. 406. 26-4-17.) Bm. 2/156/13. To R. from EFC. c. to CJ. c. to BY. c. to EH. c. to Da. X.3398 X.664 - BATTERIES. We have received further samples of lighting and starting… | ||
| Scan033 | The construction and arrangement of two types of six-cell ebonite batteries in teak boxes. | ||
| View original record | R.H. 222a (500) T) (H.D. 40a. 26-4-17.) Hm. 2/156/13. Contd. -2- EFC4/T10.4.19. batteries each made up of six separate ebonite cells ranged together in varnished teak boxes. The cells of the larger… | ||
| Scan034 | The weights, dimensions, and performance characteristics of Tudor and P. & R. batteries. | ||
| View original record | Contd. -3- Weight complete as delivered. Length. Breadth. Height. Tudor.C.L.G.9 82 lbs. 18¾ 5¾ 7½ Tudor C.L.G.7 63 lbs. 15 5¾ 7½ The above weights include the boxes in order to bring them into line… | ||
| Scan035 | Battery design modifications to prevent acid spray, including a discussion with the supplier Peto & Radford. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 235a (500 T) (S.D. 406. 26-4-17.) Bm. 2/156/13. -4- E C4/T10.4.19. Contd. so that separate cells cannot be removed. Sketch plan arrangement of this battery as below:- The main terminals are deep… | ||
| Scan036 | Battery issues, specifically poor discharge capacity, and proposed solutions like changing the acid. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 235a (500 T) (S.D. 405. 26-4-17.) Bm. 2/156/13. -5- EFC4/T10.4.19. Contd. cable connections similar to those fitted to the Willard batteries. There will not be the same objection to the… | ||
| Scan037 | Letter from Peto & Radford Accumulator Co Ltd regarding the performance and charging of car accumulators. | ||
| View original record | X. 3398 Manufacturers of P. & R. Accumulators. Established 1889. Victoria & Greville Works, Ashtead, Surrey. THE NEW PETO & RADFORD ACCUMULATOR CO LTD Electrical Engineers MANAGING DIRECTORS WILLIAM… | ||
| Scan038 | Letter to Peto & Radford Accumulator Co. Ltd. regarding a new specification for a lighting and starting battery. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 235a (500 T) (S.D. 406. 26-4-17.) Bm. 2/156/13. X 3398 EFCl/AT. 12.4.19. Messrs Peto & Radford Accumulator Co.,Ltd., 12., Heddon Street, Regent Street, London. W.1. Dear Sirs, For the attention… | ||
| Scan039 | Letter from an accumulator manufacturer discussing battery charging, capacity tests, and cell construction options. | ||
| View original record | X. 3398 Manufacturers of P. & R. Accumulators. Established 1889. Victoria & Greville Works, Ashtead, Surrey. THE NEW PETO & RADFORD ACCUMULATOR CO LTD Electrical Engineers MANAGING DIRECTORS WILLIAM… | ||
| Scan040 | Letter from Peto & Radford Ltd. detailing capacity percentages at various discharge rates. | ||
| View original record | PETO & RADFORD, Ltd. CONTINUATION No. 1. To Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd., DATE 18th April,1919. Taking the capacity at the 10 hour rate at 100%, the per centage of this capacity is, At an 8 hour… | ||
| Scan041 | Routine treatment report for a car lighting and starting battery, detailing the first charge and discharge cycles. | ||
| View original record | X.3398 24.5.19. ROUTINE TREATMENT OF CAR LIGHTING AND STARTING BATTERIES 15. 4.19. Battery under treatment:- X.3398 Peto and Radford General remarks:- P.D.L.Y 45 a h Ebonite (1) Terminals. Thick Lead… | ||
| Scan042 | Log sheet detailing the second charge, weight, cell densities, and discharge of a battery. | ||
| View original record | -2- Contd. (5) Second charge:- Amperes. From. To. Hours Ampere hours. 4/4/19 4 12.30 4.30 4.0 28 5/4/19 3 8.30 12.0 3.5 10.5 7/4/19 3.5 8.30 5.30 9 31.5 8/4/19 4. 8.30 2.30 6 24.0 _______ _______… | ||
| Scan043 | Test report detailing battery cell densities, charging, and discharging performance. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 235a (500 T) (S.D. 40s. 25-4-17.) Bm. 2/156/13. -3- Contd. (11) Cell densities:- (1) 1240 (4) 1250 (2) 1245 (5) 1240 (3) 1245 (6) 1245 (12) Third charge. Amperes. From. To. Hours. Ampere hours. 5… | ||
| Scan044 | Log of battery cell densities and charging data. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 235A (500 T) (S.D. 40s. 26-4-17.) Bm. 2/156/13. -4- Contd. These cells were topped up with water at this point. (14) Cell densities. (1) 1220 (4) 1215 (2) 1225 (5) 1220 (3) 1225 (6) 1220 (15)… | ||
| Scan045 | Results of short-period battery tests, focusing on the heating of links. | ||
| View original record | X.3398 Mr. Clark. 15.4.19. X.664 - HEATING OF LINKS ON SHORT PERIOD BATTERY TESTS. Stamped Box: X.2676 X.560. X.807 X.3398 X.979. C.A.V. All links slightly warm. Lucas. All links very slightly warm.… | ||
| Scan046 | Letter to Peto & Radford Accumulator Co. Ltd. discussing battery discharge tests, acid density, and modifications to battery specifications. | ||
| View original record | X 3398 EFC4/T. 23rd. April 1919. The Peto & Radford Accum: Co.Ltd., 12, Heddon Street, Regent Street, London W. Dear Sirs, We were in receipt of your letter M/C.154 of the 12th inst., but did not have… | ||
| Scan047 | Page 2 of a letter discussing the low internal resistance of batteries and plotting a B.E.A.M.A. curve. | ||
| View original record | Contd. -2- in different batteries in this respect although we are glad to say that in the case of your batteries the internal resistance is satisfactorily low. A. Many thanks for the figures from… | ||
| Scan048 | Letter from an accumulator manufacturer discussing discharge capacity tests, separate cell construction, and connection methods. | ||
| View original record | X.3398 Manufacturers of P. & R. Accumulators. Established 1889. Victoria & Greville Works, Ashtead, Surrey THE NEW PETO & RADFORD ACCUMULATOR CO LTD Electrical Engineers 12, HEDDON STREET REGENT… | ||
| Scan049 | Letter from Peto & Radford Ltd. regarding the interchangeability of cells and terminals. | ||
| View original record | PETO & RADFORD, LTD. CONTINUATION N° 1. To Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd. DATE 25th April,1919. you use on theend terminals, thus making all cells more or less interchangeable? Yours faithfully, THE NEW… | ||
| Scan050 | Extract report on the performance of P & R celluloid and ebonite batteries. | ||
| View original record | X.3398 Extract from EFCl/T2.5.19. Se P & R 60 AMPERE HOUR CELLULOID AND 45 AMPERE HOUR EBONITE These batteries are quite fair as regards internal resistance, but they have not "shown up well in… | ||
| Scan051 | Letter from Peto & Radford Accumulator Co. Ltd. regarding a 9 plate battery sample and an enclosed discharge curve. | ||
| View original record | Manufacturers of P. & R. Accumulators. Established 1889. Victoria & Greville Works, Ashtead Surrey X.3398 THE NEW PETO & RADFORD ACCUMULATOR CO LTD Electrical Engineers 12, HEDDON STREET REGENT STREET… | ||
| Scan052 | Strip chart recording from a test, showing a value decreasing over time. | ||
| View original record | 2nd section of test Record of PDL9 ; on 383 Circuit; Date 2/3/19 = 66.6 a.h. | ||
| Scan053 | Correspondence with Peto & Radford Accum. Co., Ltd. regarding battery performance, capacity, and discharge rates. | ||
| View original record | X 3398 EFC2/AT 8.5.19. Messrs. Peto & Radford Accum. Co.,Ltd., 12, Heddon Street, Regent Street, London W. Dear Sirs, Many thanks for your two letters Ref.M/C54 & M/C35 of the 25th ult. and the 3rd.… | ||
| Scan054 | Letter from an accumulator manufacturer regarding capacity issues and the production of a special sample. | ||
| View original record | X-3398 Manufacturers of P. & R. Accumulators. Established. 1889. Victoria & Greville Works, Ashtead, Surrey THE NEW PETO & RADFORD ACCUMULATOR CO LTD Electrical Engineers 12, HEDDON STREET REGENT… | ||
| Scan055 | Letter from an accumulator manufacturer discussing battery discharge rates, capacity, and specifications. | ||
| View original record | X 3398 Manufacturers of P. & R. Accumulators. Established 1889. Victoria & Greville Works, Ashtead, Surrey THE NEW PETO & RADFORD ACCUMULATOR CO LTD Electrical Engineers MANAGING DIRECTORS WILLIAM… | ||
| Scan056 | Table of results for S.S. motor battery tests. | ||
| View original record | X. 3398 TABLE OF S.S. MOTOR BATTERY TESTS. | Battery. | Test No. | First Instant on M. S. | Last Instant on M. S. | Number of periods | Total Time (secs) | Time per period (secs) | Average "on" period… | ||
| Scan057 | Letter from an accumulator manufacturer regarding the dispatch of a new sample battery and its capacity curve. | ||
| View original record | 3398 Manufacturers of P. & R. Accumulators. Established 1889. Victoria & Greville Works, Ashtead, Surrey THE NEW PETO & RADFORD ACCUMULATOR CO LTD Electrical Engineers MANAGING DIRECTORS WILLIAM PETO… | ||
| Scan058 | Letter to Messrs. Peto & Radford, Ltd. acknowledging receipt of a sample chassis lighting and starting battery for testing. | ||
| View original record | X.3398 EFC2/AT. 24.7.19. Messrs. Peto & Radford, Ltd., 12, Heddon Street, Regent Street, London. W.1. Dear Sirs, RE CHASSIS LIGHTING & STARTING BATTERY. We beg to acknowledge receipt of the new sample… | ||
| Scan059 | Graph chart recording the amperage of a 'Peto & Radford' accumulator over time. | ||
| View original record | The New Peto & Radford Accumulator Co. Ltd. - ROLLS ROYCE SAMPLE - Amperes Hours Record of PDL9; on 6A Circuit; Date JULY 1919. | ||
| Scan060 | Form for recording the routine treatment of car lighting and starting batteries. | ||
| View original record | X.3398 24.6.19. ROUTINE TREATMENT OF CAR LIGHTING AND STARTING BATTERIES Form. A. Battery under treatment:- X. 3398 P + R. 60 E 3. PDL.9. 60 E Date. 29. 7. 19. General Remarks:- (1) Terminals. (2)… | ||
| Scan061 | Battery test log detailing charge, weight, cell densities, and discharge performance. | ||
| View original record | -2- Contd. Date. (5) Second charge:- Amperes. From. To. Hours. Ampere hours. Total ampere hours (6) Emptying and re-filling. (7) Continuation of charge. O.K. (8) Weight of battery. 9 1/4 lbs. 12 ozs.… | ||
| Scan062 | Test report detailing battery cell densities, charge cycles, and discharge performance. | ||
| View original record | -3- Contd. Date. (11) Cell densities:- (1) (4) (2) (5) (3) (6) (12) Third charge. Amperes. From. To. Hours. Ampere Hours. 6.0 4.30 5.30 1 6.0 6.0 9.0 5.30 8.5 51.0 5.0 9.0 12.0 3 15.0 4.0 8.30 11.30 3… | ||
| Scan063 | Test report detailing cell densities and fourth charge characteristics. | ||
| View original record | -4- Contd. (14) Cell densities. (1) 1255 (4) 1255 (2) 1220 (5) 1190 (3) 1225 (6) 1215 (15) Fourth charge. Amperes. From. To. Hours. Ampere Hours. Date. 6 4.0 5.30 1.5 9.0 4.8.19 6 8.30 5.30 9 54… | ||
| Scan064 | Letter from Peto & Radford Accumulator Co. Ltd. regarding a sample accumulator sent for testing. | ||
| View original record | X.3398 Manufacturers of P. & R. Accumulators. Established 1889. Victoria & Greville Works, Ashtead, Surrey. THE NEW PETO & RADFORD ACCUMULATOR CO LTD Electrical Engineers MANAGING DIRECTORS WILLIAM… | ||
| Scan065 | Receipt and initial testing of a new Tudor battery for chassis lighting and starting. | ||
| View original record | To R. from EFC. c. to CJ. c. to Bn. c. to By. X3298 COPY. EFC2/T7.8.19. X.664. BATTERIES X3398 X949 X.3398. X.1680. We have recently received three further chassis lighting and starting batteries.… | ||
| Scan066 | The performance and specifications of P & R and Premier batteries. | ||
| View original record | Contd. -2- shall have these two firms in competition with one another to produce the best results. For the first 250 chassis, Chloride batteries are now ordered and it does not seem that we can… | ||
| Scan067 | The ampere-hour capacity and testing of batteries. | ||
| View original record | Contd. -2- EEC2/T7.8.19. 40, actual ampere hour capacity obtained 38 at 7.5 amperes. Further tests on above batteries are in progress. EFC. | ||
| Scan068 | Second discharge test results for a P & R 60 E II component. | ||
| View original record | X.3398. Mr. Clark. 15.8.19. 2nd. DISCHARGE OF P & R 60 E II Total time = 8.5 hrs. amps = 6.0 Amp hrs.= 51.0 Discharged in two periods. L.F. | ||
| Scan069 | Letter detailing the results of low rate discharge tests on a battery sent by Messrs. Peto & Radford. | ||
| View original record | EFC2/AT. X.3398 20.8.19. Messrs. Peto & Radford, 12, Heddon Street, Regent Street, London. W.1. Dear Sirs, RE BATTERY. We have carried out low rate discharge tests on the latest battery you have sent… | ||
| Scan070 | Letter from Peto & Radford Accumulator Co Ltd regarding a faulty battery and arranging an engineer's visit. | ||
| View original record | X. 3398 Manufacturers of P. & R. Accumulators. Established 1889. Victoria & Greville Works, Ashtead, Surrey THE NEW PETO & RADFORD ACCUMULATOR CO LTD Electrical Engineers 12·HEDDON STREET REGENT… | ||
| Scan071 | Test report on the discharge of P & R and Chloride batteries at a 10 amp rate. | ||
| View original record | x, 3398 Mr. Clark. 1.10.19 X.3398 DISCHARGE OF P & R BATTERY & CHLORIDE BATTERY X.60Y AT 10 AMP. RATE. X.60Z P & R 42 Amp. hrs. Chloride 40 amp. hrs. (first discharge of Chloride) This test was taken… | ||
| Scan072 | The discharge of a P & R battery after a high-rate charge. | ||
| View original record | H.R. 235 x 1200(T) (S) P. 671. 22.5.19. G. 2376 X. 3398. 4.10.19. Mr. Clark. DISCHARGE OF P & R BATTERY AFTER HIGH RATE CHARGE The battery was charged at 11 amps. and then dis- charged at 10 amps. to… | ||
| Scan073 | Letter from an accumulator manufacturer advising on charging methods to improve battery capacity. | ||
| View original record | x 3398.. Manufacturers of P & R Accumulators. Established 1889. PETO & RADFORD Proprietors : Pritchett & Gold and Electrical Power Storage Co., Ltd. THE SOCIETY OF MOTOR MANUFACTURERS & TRADERS LTD… | ||
| Scan074 | Letter detailing the results of continuous and intermittent discharge tests on a sample chassis lighting and starting battery. | ||
| View original record | X.3398 EFC6/T. 12th May, 1920. Messrs. Peto & Radford, Ltd., 12 Heddon Street, Regent Street, London, W.1. 14 Dear Sirs, X.3398 Re Sample Chassis Lighting & Starting Battery. Further to our letter… | ||
| Scan075 | Continuation page of a report on battery performance tests, noting that the tested battery was below average. | ||
| View original record | -2- Contd. over 100 amperes for 4.23 minutes in the first case, and 3.24 minutes in the second case, the time reckoned being, not the total time elapsing, but the actual time on contact. After this,… | ||
| Scan076 | List of various batteries with details on their cable connections. | ||
| View original record | X.3398. 14.5.20. X.664. - BATTERIES WITH CABLE CONNECTIONS. No. Battery. Remarks. X.3398. 14. P & R PDL 9 Removable by nuts. X.646. 22. Fuller special. Burnt. on. X.607. 27. Chloride 6 PHR 7 removable… | ||
| Scan077 | The disappointing performance and short life of P & R batteries. | ||
| View original record | X.3398 Extract from EFC1/T18.5.20. X.664. BATTERIES. X.3398. P & R BATTERIES. We have previously reported that we have not had good results from these. The last one received (14) was described in our… | ||
| Scan078 | Letter from accumulator manufacturers Peto & Radford regarding a sample chassis lighting and starting battery. | ||
| View original record | x 3398 Works, Dagenham Dock, Essex and Ashtead, Surrey TELEPHONE VICTORIA 3667. + 4 LINES PRIVATE BRANCH EXCHANGE TELEGRAMS CONCENTRATION, SOWEST, LONDON Manufacturers of P & R Accumulators.… | ||
| Scan079 | Continuation of a letter from Peto & Radford discussing different types of batteries and separators. | ||
| View original record | PETO & RADFORD. CONTINUATION 1. Messrs. Rolls Royce Ltd. discharge has been less good than the average of others, we suggest that probably the others were of the high discharge thin multiplate type… | ||
| Scan080 | Letter from Peto & Radford following up on an offer to supply a sample chassis lighting and starting battery for testing. | ||
| View original record | X 3398 Works, Dagenham Dock, Essex and Ashtead, Surrey TELEPHONE VICTORIA 3667. 4 LINES. PRIVATE BRANCH EXCHANGE TELEGRAMS CONCENTRATION, SOWEST, LONDON. Manufacturers of P & R Accumulators.… | ||
| Scan081 | Results of battery tests and a request to arrange the supply of a high rate discharge battery from Peto & Radford. | ||
| View original record | X.3398. To Wd. from EFC. X.3398 - PETO & RADFORD BATTERIES. We attach copies of two letters we have received from Messrs. Peto & Radford as a result of our sending them a letter containing the results… | ||
| Scan082 | Letter quoting a price and lead time for a high discharge battery from Peto & Radford. | ||
| View original record | EFC. from Wd. [Handwritten: X.3398.] Wd4/NJ23.6.20. X.3398 - Peto & Radford Batteries. Yours EFC1/T11.6.20. We are this morning in receipt of a letter from these people, dated 22nd inst. as follows:-… | ||
| Scan083 | Urgent internal memo regarding the dispatch of light batteries for a boat to Messrs. Saunders. | ||
| View original record | X3398 To EFC. from Da/Stt. Copy to BP. Copy to EP. Da/Stt1/CB28.7.20. X.3398. X.3782. Order Office instructed us that the light batteries for the above boat have not been received. Will you please… | ||
| Scan084 | Urging the immediate dispatch of lightweight batteries for a Saunders motor boat. | ||
| View original record | X.3398 To Mr. Pope. c. to EFC. EP3T1/F29.7.20. X.3782. X.3398. RE LIGHT WEIGHT BATTERIES FOR SAUNDERS MOTOR BOAT. With refernece to the above and Da's memo. Da/Sttl/CB28 7.20. we trust that these… | ||
| Scan085 | Preparation and despatch of P & R lightweight batteries for a Saunders Motor Boat (Maple Leaf Condor). | ||
| View original record | To EP/T. from EFC. c. to BP. c. to Da/Stt. -X.3398- X.3782 - P& R LIGHT WEIGHT BATTERIES FOR SAUNDERS MOTOR BOAT.(MAPLE LEAF CONDOR) Reference yours EP/T1/F29.7.20, these batteries have been obtained… | ||
| Scan086 | Expressing caution over using new 'Maple Leaf' lightweight batteries for the Condor engine, comparing them to a known Chloride battery. | ||
| View original record | X 3398. To Da. from EFC. c. to EP. EFC1/AT30.7.20. X.3782.- LIGHT WEIGHT BATTERIES MAPLE LEAF X.3398.- CONDOR ENGINE. These batteries were handed over by us for dispatch this morning in accordance… | ||
| Scan087 | Instruction sheet regarding the testing of a special P&R battery issued from stores. | ||
| View original record | RR 300 (120B) (SF 349 24-1-19) MP 200552 X.3398 91103 ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED. INSTRUCTIONS. To: E.7.C. 9/8/20. 19 Order No.: X.3398 Customer's No.: HB 167. (40) Re: P & R Battery Was issued from the… | ||
| Scan088 | Form for logging the routine treatment and testing of a car lighting and starting battery. | ||
| View original record | X 8398 ROUTINE TREATMENT OF CAR LIGHTING & STARTING BATTERIES. FORM A. (40) Date:- 11.8.20. Battery under treatment:- P & R HD E.13 Rated capacity:- 60 ampere hours. Received charged or uncharged:-… | ||
| Scan089 | Battery test log detailing charging, density readings, and discharge performance. | ||
| View original record | Contd. -2- Date:- (6) Second Charge :- Amperes from to Hours. Amp.Hours. Total (7) Emptying and re-filling, or adjusting densities and levels. (7a) Density readings for battery received charged. (1)… | ||
| Scan090 | Test results page detailing cell densities, charge, and discharge characteristics. | ||
| View original record | -3- Contd. Date:- (11) Cell densities :- (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) to low to read (6) (12) Third charge equivalent to average current of 3 amperes for 23.5 hours. i.e. ampere-hours = 70.5 (13) Discharge at… | ||
| Scan091 | Test report detailing cell densities and charge measurements over a period of time. | ||
| View original record | -4- Contd. Date. (14) Cell densities. to low to read. 24.8.20 (1) (4) (2) (5) (3) (6) (15) Fourth charge equivalent to average current of 3 amperes for 23 hours i.e. 69 ampere-hours. 24.8.20 to… | ||
| Scan092 | Letter from battery supplier Peto & Radford comparing the performance of thin and thick plate batteries. | ||
| View original record | X 3398. Wd2/NWJ14.8.20. E.F.C. from Wd. S/S MS. (crossed out) X.3398 - Peto & Radford Batteries. X.664 (crossed out) Order CR.456. Please refer to mine Wd4/NWJ23.6.20. We are this morning in receipt… | ||
| Scan093 | Extract discussing battery failures and the testing of a new P & R type battery on experimental cars. | ||
| View original record | X3398 Extract from - EFC1/T6.9.20. X.664. RE BATTERIES. We have your note R8/G4.9.20. The matter of these failures is very much before the Chloride Company as we paid them a visit on Thursday last… | ||
| Scan094 | From L.F. to Mr. Clark regarding the examination of battery plates from Willard, P & R, and Tudor. | ||
| View original record | X 3398 To Mr. Clark. from L.F. FC. 37. 7.9.20. X.664. Battery Plates. Examination. X.1198. Willard Pos. plates quite good no breaking of frame. Seps. rather worn but no signs of shorting to be seen… | ||
| Scan095 | Follow-up letter from Peto & Radford regarding the testing of a high discharge lighting and starting battery. | ||
| View original record | X.3398 WORKS, Dagenham Dock, Essex and Ashtead, Surrey TELEPHONE VICTORIA 3667. 4 LINES. PRIVATE BRANCH EXCHANGE. TELEGRAMS CONCENTRATION, SOWEST, LONDON. Manufacturers of P & R Accumulators.… | ||
| Scan096 | Good and bad points of a P&R H.D E 13 battery. | ||
| View original record | RR 300 (120B) (SF 349 24-1-19) MP 209552 X 3398 91377 ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED. INSTRUCTIONS. To S & C I 16-9-20 Order No. Customer's No. F.C. 51. (40) Re X. 3398. Good & Bad points of P&R H.D E 13… | ||
| Scan097 | Issues with fragile porcelain vent plugs and acid spraying from a gassing battery. | ||
| View original record | RR 300 (120B) (SF 349 24-1-19) MP 200552 91378 ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED. INSTRUCTIONS. II 19 To Order No. Customer's No. 7C. 52 Re B The vent plugs & collars are of porcelain which is easily broken. B. The… | ||
| Scan098 | Letter to Messrs. Peto & Radford postponing a report on the test of an H.D.13 battery. | ||
| View original record | X.3398 EFC5/T. 24th Sept. 1920. Messrs. Peto & Radford, 50 Grosvenor Gardens, London, S.W.1. Dear Sirs, With reference to your letter M/C.149 of the 4th inst., enquiring with regard to our test of… | ||
| Scan099 | The testing and characteristics of Battery No.40 from Peto & Radford, HDE13. | ||
| View original record | X3398 Extract from EFC3/T6.10.20. X. 664. BATTERIES. X. 3398. Battery No.40. Peto & Radford HDE13. has done quite well on our routine tests and seems to be a much better battery than those previously… | ||
| Scan100 | Extract from a memo detailing the progress of various batteries intended for use in experimental cars. | ||
| View original record | To Hs. from EFC. X 3398 Extract from EFC2/T13.10.20. X.664. BATTERIES FOR EXPERIMENTAL CARS. X.1198. A box has been made by the Pattern Makers for the Willard Thread Rubber Battery which is now quite… | ||
| Scan101 | Query regarding the performance results of test batteries made by Peto & Radford, and a comparison to Chloride batteries. | ||
| View original record | X.3398 PN7/DW/17.12.20. S/W. EFC. Messrs. Peto & Radford, whom I have known for many years, are asking me how we are getting on with the results of the test batteries made for us by them. Would you be… | ||
| Scan102 | Performance of four experimental Peto & Radford batteries, noting particularly poor results from battery No.14. | ||
| View original record | X 3398 To P.N. from E.F.C. EFC6/T18.12.20. X. 3398 - PETO & RADFORD BATTERIES. X 664 In answer to your PN7/DN/17.12.20, we have in all received four experimental P & R batteries, the first two of… | ||
| Scan103 | The performance and testing of various car batteries, including high rate discharge tests. | ||
| View original record | Contd. -2- EFC6/T18.12.20. We now have in addition a high rate discharge battery No.40, the performance of which, reported in our EFC3/T6.10.20, was quite good. This battery has already had a box made… | ||
| Scan104 | The establishment of a vibration test for batteries. | ||
| View original record | Contd. -3- EFC6/T18.12.20. We have recently established a vibration test for batteries, through which we hope to put these various samples, so as to reproduce as nearly as possible the conditions… | ||
| Scan105 | Letter regarding the trial of a No. 14 Peto & Radford battery on an Open Trials car to assess its life. | ||
| View original record | X.3398 PN17/DN/22.12.20. S/W. EFC. X.2922 X.3398 RECEIVED EFC DEC 24 I thank you for your EFC6/211220 re Peto & Radford batteries. I have seen one of the Directors of this firm today. I think the best… | ||
| Scan106 | The supply of a Peto & Radford battery and the testing of other experimental parts. | ||
| View original record | X.3398 To PN. from EFC. EFC5/T31.12.20. X.3398 - PETO & RADFORD BATTERIES. X.2922 I have your note PN17/DN22.12.20 and will do as you suggest, namely, send No.14 P & R battery to you, but first I… | ||
| Scan107 | Batteries for test cars, confirming one has been collected and another requires a new lid. | ||
| View original record | To EP. from EFC. C. to Hs. X 3398 EFC2/T3. 1. 21. X. 664 - BATTERIES FOR TEST CARS. X 3717. X 3398. This is to confirm that your men have fetched away this morning from our shop a type H.D.E. 13 Peto… | ||
| Scan108 | Notification of a P & R HDE 13 battery being fitted to the Instruction School Car. | ||
| View original record | X3398 4.1.21. X.3398. P & R HDE 13 Battery. The above battery has been fitted to Instruction School Car. EFC. | ||
| Scan109 | Letter requesting an outside battery case and declining certain electrical components like Tungsten points or a Bleriot cut-out. | ||
| View original record | E F C JAN 7 1922 RECEIVED X3398 3 Bk4/HM6.1.21. S/W. X 3398 Re your EFC5/T31.12.20. X 3922 X 4215 X 2894 Yes, will you please supply an outside case for the battery, so that it can be bolted securely… | ||
| Scan110 | Request to the Pattern Shop to create a custom battery box for a P & R battery for a trials car. | ||
| View original record | LF X3398 To Mr. Walker. (Pattern Shop). from EFC. EFCB/T7.1.21. X. 3398 - P & R BATTERY FOR MR. NORTHEY. We are sending over to you a P & R battery which Mr. Northey is desirous of running on his… | ||
| Scan111 | The provision and testing of batteries and other electrical components. | ||
| View original record | W/S. X3398 EFC4/17.1.21. To Bk. from EFC. X.3398 - P & R BATTERY FOR Mr. Northey. X.3922 We have your note Bk4/HM6.1.21 and are arranging for a box to be made for the P & R battery. At the moment we… | ||
| Scan112 | Dispatch of a Peto & Radford battery for testing on a trials car. | ||
| View original record | To EP. for Mr. Sadler (Chassis Despatch) c. AF. c. Shipping Office. c. C.C. c. FNS [Handwritten]: LF X3398 X.3398 - PETO & RADFORD BATTERY. We are sending over to you one Peto & Radford chassis… | ||
| Scan113 | The performance of a Smith dynamo and Peto Radford battery on a Trials car and Open Touring car. | ||
| View original record | X. 3398. S/W. HS. PN23/DN13.4.21. X. 295. X. 3398. In reply to your Hs2/LG11.4.21 - the Smith dynamo which is fitted to our Trials car is functioning very well; it cuts in quite nicely. You will… | ||
| Scan114 | Requesting feedback on the performance of a Peto & Radford PDL.9 battery. | ||
| View original record | To PN. from EFC X 3398 EFC7/T19.4.21. X.3398 - PETO & RADFORD BATTERY. We shall be glad to hear from you as to how the Peto & Radford PDL.9 battery which was fitted to your car is behaving. EFC. | ||
| Scan115 | Requesting feedback on the performance of a Peto & Radford HDE.13 battery fitted to a Demonstration Car. | ||
| View original record | X3398 To Hr. from EFC. EFC8/T19.4.21. X.3398 - PETO & RADFORD BATTERY. We shall be glad to hear from you as to how the Peto & Radford HDE.13 battery, fitted to the Demonstration Car, is behaving. EFC. | ||
| Scan116 | Short memo confirming the effective performance of a Peto & Radford battery. | ||
| View original record | X.3398 PN10/DN/20.4.21. S/W. EFC. Re X.3398 - PETO & RADFORD BATTERY. In reply to your EFC7/T19.4.21 - This battery is not making its presence felt at all in any undesirable way, which is one of the… | ||
| Scan117 | The excellent performance of a P & R PDL9 battery fitted to PN's car. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 251m (100 T) (S.H. 708. 10-12-20) G. 2248 X.3398 EFC/T10.8.21. X.3398. P & R PDL9 BATTERY FITTED TO PN'S CAR. PN. reported at yesterday's conference that this battery was behaving singularly… | ||
| Scan118 | Requesting a performance report on a P & R Battery Type BDE.13 fitted to a School Car. | ||
| View original record | X 3398 To Hr. from EFC. EFC4/T10.8.21. X.3398 - P & R BATTERY TYPE BDE.13. We shall be glad at this point, in view of the remarks made at yesterday's conference, to have a further report from you as… | ||
| Scan119 | The condition of batteries in a demonstration car after 15,000 miles of use. | ||
| View original record | RR 238 (300 Bks.) (SF 152. 6-11-18.) MP 197880 X. 3398 ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED. INSTRUCTIONS. To: Col Harker Date: Aug 9th 1921 Order No. Customer's No. STAMP: RECEIVED 11 AUG 1921 re Batteries Per 11 AUG… | ||
| Scan120 | The performance and service testing of Peto & Radford batteries. | ||
| View original record | X.3398 To R & E. from EFC. c. to CJ. & PN. c. to Ey. & EP. c. to H. & Ds. c. to R.R. of America Inc. EFC2/T12.8.21. X.3398 - PETO & RADFORD BATTERIES. x664 The two more recently received Peto &… | ||
| Scan121 | Technical memo comparing the performance, efficiency, weight, and capacity of different car batteries. | ||
| View original record | Contd. -2- EFC2/T12.8.21. has been running on the Demonstration Car since January last, having run 15,000 miles in all. We have had several satisfactory reports of this battery, the last one stating… | ||
| Scan122 | Comparison of C.A.V-Willard and U.S.A. Willard batteries, with a discussion on the efficiency and life of Exide cells. | ||
| View original record | Contd. -3- EFC2/T12.8.21. C.A.V-Willard are round about 80 lbs. only, whereas their lighting capacities are about 55 and 65 ampere-hours. The U.S.A. Willard battery, also of weight round about 80… | ||
| Scan123 | The electrical efficiency and mechanical features of Peto & Radford batteries. | ||
| View original record | X.3398 PN1/DN/24.8.21. S/W. EFC.(Copy to R.& CJ.) X.3398. RE PETO & RADFORD BATTERIES. I have read your EFC2/12.8.21. The only thing that puzzles me is your frequent reference to electrical… | ||
| Scan124 | Comparing the performance of Peto & Radford batteries against competitors like Exide. | ||
| View original record | W/S. EFC1/T25.8.21. To PN. from EFC. c. R. c. CJ. X.3398 - PETO & RADFORD BATTERIES. I have your PN1/DN24.8.21. I must confess to having used the terminal "electrical efficiency" in perhaps a rather… | ||
| Scan125 | Performance and mechanical features of car batteries, focusing on corrosion issues. | ||
| View original record | Contd. -2- EFC1/T25.8.21. We do not know how much lighting work these batteries have had to do on the car, but one would have anticipated from our capacity tests that this is where the battery would… | ||
| Scan126 | Clarification on a previous memo concerning Peto & Radford Batteries and a brass washer. | ||
| View original record | X. 3398. PN3/DN/27.8.21. S/W. EFC. Ex. 3398 - Peto & Radford Batteries. Thank you for your EFC1/T25.8.21, which has enabled me to understand your previous memo better. I am taking up the matter of the… | ||
| Scan127 | Confidential memo discussing the performance of various storage batteries and recommending further testing of the Peto & Radford brand. | ||
| View original record | X 3398 To EFC. from R. c. to CJ. c. to PN. CONFIDENTIAL. R4/G30.8.21. X.3398 - RE STORAGE BATTERIES. X.607. X.4283. I was not particularly struck with the design of the Peto & Radford battery plate,… | ||
| Scan128 | Continued memorandum listing desired features for batteries, prioritizing durability and charge retention. | ||
| View original record | Contd. -2- R4/G30.8.21. difference in weight efficiency or in internal resistance, but go all out for durability, and find out if they can turn the engine quickly for a given weight. The actual… | ||
| Scan129 | Letter to Messrs. Peto & Radford regarding the performance of two types of lighting and starting batteries. | ||
| View original record | X3398 EFC2/T. Sept. 2nd. 1921. Messrs. Peto & Radford, 50, Grosvenor Gardens, London, S.W.1. Dear Sirs, Re Lighting & Starting Batteries. The two batteries of your make, e.g. the 97½ lbs. type PDL.9.… | ||
| Scan130 | Performance of two batteries and inquiring about ordering new ones from Peto & Radford. | ||
| View original record | EFC2/T. -2- Contd. The first mentioned battery just fell short of this performance by a little bit, starting off a little lower than 137 amperes, but otherwise just met that condition. The second… | ||
| Scan131 | Letter discussing the choice between two types of batteries. | ||
| View original record | EFC2/T. -3- Contd. As regards the choice between the thick plate type of battery not so capable of heavy discharges, and the high rate discharge type, we are of an open mind, and your recommendation… | ||
| Scan132 | Peto & Radford batteries and the procurement of a C.A.V-Willard battery for the Goshawk experimental car. | ||
| View original record | To R. from EFC. c. to CJ. c. to PN. c. to Da (Camacha) c. to Hy. X 3398 EFC1/T5.9.21. X.3398 - PETO & RADFORD BATTERIES. We duly received your note R1/G30.8.21, and have written to the P & R Company… | ||
| Scan133 | Letter from an accumulator manufacturer discussing improvements to their batteries. | ||
| View original record | X. 3398 Works, Dagenham Dock, Essex and Ashtead, Surrey TELEPHONE VICTORIA 3667. 4-LINES PRIVATE BRANCH EXCHANGE. TELEGRAMS CONCENTRATION, SOWEST, LONDON. Manufacturers of P&R Accumulators.… | ||
| Scan134 | Letter from Peto & Radford comparing H.D.E. and P.D.L. battery performance and proposing a field test. | ||
| View original record | PETO & RADFORD. CONTINUATION 1. Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd. lighting and starting sets without Renewal. Further, although it has not quite such a good performance at high rates of discharge (owing to the… | ||
| Scan135 | Letter discussing the return of Peto & Radford batteries for examination. | ||
| View original record | PN. from EFC. X.3398 EFC2/T7.9.21. X.3398 - PETO & RADFORD BATTERIES. I send you herewith copy of my letter to Messrs. Peto & Radford, together with their answer. You will see that they suggest having… | ||
| Scan136 | The trial of a C.A.V-Willard threaded rubber battery on a demonstration car. | ||
| View original record | Hr. from EFC. X 3398 EFC1/T14.9.21. X.4283 - C.A.V-WILLARD BATTERY. X3398 We now have ready for trial on the Demonstration car, a C.A.V-Willard threaded rubber battery, complete with box. We are… | ||
| Scan137 | Replacement of a P&R battery with a Tudor battery for a car, including logistical arrangements. | ||
| View original record | X. 3398 H.R. Bds. 100 T; (S.H. 169. 11-8-20) G. 2300 To F.N. from EFC. EFC2/T15.9.21. X.979 - RE TUDOR BATTERY IN PLACE OF P & R BATTERY FOR YOUR CAR. X. 3398 As it will be necessary to have a box… | ||
| Scan138 | Instructions to replace a P & R battery with a standard battery on vehicle 81-TW and noting remarks on the 'Tudor' battery. | ||
| View original record | S/W EFC. X. 3398 PN19/DB16.9.21. X.3398 X.979 In reply to your EFC2/T15.9.21 - I have given instructions for the P & R battery to be taken off 81-TW and a standard battery fitted meanwhile. I note… | ||
| Scan139 | Instruction sheet regarding the performance of car batteries for a demonstration car. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 28. (2½M) S.D. (29S. 15-3-17) M.P. 176550. X. 3398. ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED. INSTRUCTIONS. To Col. Harker Date: Sep 14 1921 Order No. Customer's No. Re Batteries:- These Batteries have not given the… | ||
| Scan140 | Return of a Peto & Radford battery from a demonstration car for examination. | ||
| View original record | X 3395. To Wd. from EFC. c. Shipping Office. c. Despatch Stores. EFC1/T19.9.21. X.3398 - PETO & RADFORD BATTERY. We aresending into the Stores aPeto & Radford HED.13 battery which we have had for some… | ||
| Scan141 | Letter to Messrs. Peto & Radford Co. Ltd. regarding the return of experimental P & R batteries for examination. | ||
| View original record | X 3398 EFC2/T. 19th Sept., 1921. Messrs. Peto & Radford Co.Ltd., 50, Grosvenor Gardens, London, S.W.1. Dear Sirs, With reference to our recent correspondence concerning the experimental P & R… | ||
| Scan142 | Letter from accumulator manufacturer Peto & Radford regarding the receipt and examination of lighting and starting batteries. | ||
| View original record | X. 3398 Works, Dagenham Dock, Essex and Ashtead, Surrey TELEPHONE VICTORIA 3667. 4 LINES PRIVATE BRANCH EXCHANGE. TELEGRAMS CONCENTRATION, SOWEST, LONDON. Manufacturers of P&R Accumulators.… | ||
| Scan143 | Letter to Peto & Radford Co. Ltd. regarding the supply of experimental batteries for a new small car. | ||
| View original record | X3398 c. wd X3398 X4414 EFC3/T. 26th Sept., 1921. Messrs. Peto & Radford, Co.Ltd., 50, Grosvenor Gardens, London, S.W.1. Dear Sirs, We are considering experimentally the question of batteries for our… | ||
| Scan144 | Sourcing of Peto & Radford and Lucas batteries for the Goshawk model, following an issue with a C.A.V. Willard battery. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 23a (2M) T S.H. 386. 19-2-11) G. 300 X3398 To R. from EFC. c. to CJ c. to PN: EFC2/T26.9.21. X. 3398 - PETO & RADFORD BATTERIES. X4414 X2676 X4283 We are obtaining further P & R batteries of size… | ||
| Scan145 | Letter from Peto & Radford discussing specifications for a smaller 12-volt battery. | ||
| View original record | X3398 WORKS, Dagenham Dock, Essex and Ashtead, Surrey TELEPHONE VICTORIA 3667. 4 LINES. PRIVATE BRANCH EXCHANGE. TELEGRAMS CONCENTRATION, SOWEST, LONDON. Manufacturers of P&R Accumulators. Established… | ||
| Scan146 | Letter from Peto & Radford discussing battery connection options and a patent duplex bolt arrangement for mounting cells. | ||
| View original record | PETO & RADFORD. CONTINUATION 1. Messrs. Rolls Royce Ltd. this there is a great deal to be said for having the connections burnt together and so get rid of the possible corrosion trouble on small… | ||
| Scan147 | Letter to The Peto & Radford Acc. Co.Ltd. regarding 12-volt battery specifications and alterations. | ||
| View original record | R.H. 236A (100 T) (S.H. 798. 10-12-20) G 2947 X3398 X3398 X4414 EFC2/T. 28th Sept., 1921. The Peto & Radford Acc. Co.Ltd., 50 Grosvenor Gardens, London, S.W.1. Dear Sirs, Your letter of yesterday's… | ||
| Scan148 | Peto & Radford battery for the Goshawk model and associated battery box modifications. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 255A (100 T) S.H. 728. 10-12-20. C. 2547 X3398 E. from EFC. EFC3/T28.9.21. X.3398 - PETO & RADFORD BATTERY FOR GOSHAWK. x4414 An enquiry has been made of Messrs. Peto & Radford for a battery… | ||
| Scan149 | Telephone call from Peto and Radford about sending a battery for examination and comparison. | ||
| View original record | S/W (EFC) X.3398 BM28/DG30921 X.3398 Re Peto and Radford Batteries Peto and Radford telephoned us this morning to enquire if you were sending the battery of their make which you are testing, to London… | ||
| Scan150 | The dispatch of a P & R battery and a potential inspection. | ||
| View original record | W/S. To PN. from EFC. X.3398 EFC1/T1.10.21. X.3398 -P & R BATTERY. Answering your PN28/DG30.9.21, the battery from here was despatched several days ago to Messrs. P & R's Ashstead Works, and should… | ||
| Scan151 | Report from Peto & Radford on the condition of P.D.L.9 batteries. | ||
| View original record | X3398 Works, Dagenham Dock, Essex and Ashtead, Surrey TELEPHONE VICTORIA 3667. (4-LINES PRIVATE BRANCH EXCHANGE). TELEGRAMS - CONCENTRATION, SOWEST, LONDON. Manufacturers of P & R Accumulators.… | ||
| Scan152 | Report from Peto & Radford on the examination and condition of various batteries. | ||
| View original record | PETO & RADFORD. CONTINUATION 2. Messrs. Rolls Royce Ltd., 8th October 1921. swelled slightly and one plate showed slight signs of buckling. No signs of sulphation. Removing the perforated corrugated… | ||
| Scan153 | Letter from Peto & Radford detailing improvements to batteries and recommending specific models. | ||
| View original record | PETO & RADFORD. CONTINUATION 3. Messrs. Rolls Royce Ltd., 8th October 1921. that we have introduced during the last twelve months which tend to make this battery still better. 1. The thickness of the… | ||
| Scan154 | Letter from Peto & Radford regarding improvements to the 'Bull Dog' type product. | ||
| View original record | PETO & RADFORD. CONTINUATION 4. Messrs. Rolls Royce Ltd., 8th October 1921. are quite safe in saying the improved "Bull Dog" type is in every way better. Hoping the above information will be of use to… | ||
| Scan155 | Acquisition and specifications of Peto & Radford batteries for the Goshawk project. | ||
| View original record | X8398 To E. from EFC. EFC4/T10.10.21. X.3398 - PETO & RADFORD BATTERY FOR "GOSHAWK". X4414 It would be a convenience if we could have an answer to our note EFC3/T28.9.21. and that the proposition of… | ||
| Scan156 | The examination of Peto & Radford batteries, recommending a new 'Bull Dog' type for testing and standardisation. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 255w (100 T) S.H. 799. 10-12-20: G 2747 To R. from EFC. c. to OJ. c. to E. c. to PN. X3398 EFC5/T10.10.21. X.3398 - PETO & RADFORD BATTERIES. Y4414 The two P & R batteries of the thick plate… | ||
| Scan157 | Battery design, specifically the ratio of acid volume to plate volume. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 8854 (100 T) N.H. 788. 10-12-20: G: 2947 EFC5/T10.10.21. -2- Contd. Messrs. Peto & Radford say they can supply us with a battery of the shorter type, but they do not recommend this because it has… | ||
| Scan158 | Experimentally ordering P & R 'BULL DOG' type B.D.11 batteries for potential standardisation. | ||
| View original record | Wd. from EFC. X.3398 EFC1/T11.10.21. X.3398 - P & R "BULL DOG" TYPE B.D.11 BATTERY. The two batteries of P & R make which have recently been running on cars have now been opened up at Messrs. Peto &… | ||
| Scan159 | Copy of a letter from Peto & Radford clarifying specifications for a quote on 'Bull Dog' batteries. | ||
| View original record | X3398 COPY OF LETTER RECEIVED FROM:- PETO & RADFORD, 50, GROSVENOR GARDENS, LONDON, S.W.1. M/C.1310. X3398 X4414 13th October, 1921. Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd., Nightingale Road, DERBY. Dear Sirs, We… | ||
| Scan160 | Outlining preferences for the design and installation of P & R Type BD.11 batteries. | ||
| View original record | To Wd. from EFC. X 3398 EFC1/T18.10.21. X.3398 - P & R TYPE BD.11 BATTERIES. Referring to the attached which we now return to you, our answers to the points raised by Messrs. Peto & Radford are as… | ||
| Scan161 | Mr. Royce's decisions on sourcing and specifying batteries for the Goshawk II chassis. | ||
| View original record | X3398 To EFC. from E. c. to CJ. c. to Wor. c. to Hs. E6/G18.10.21. X.4414 - RE BATTERIES FOR "GOSHAWK II". X.4283. X.3398. In reply to your queries concerning the above, please note I have taken this… | ||
| Scan162 | Letter to Peto & Radford discussing the specifications and potential order for a small size 12-volt battery. | ||
| View original record | X3398 X3396 X4414 wd EFC2/T. 19th October, 1921. Messrs. Peto & Radford, 50, Grosvenor Gardens, London, S.W.1. Dear Sirs, Re Small Size Battery. Further to our EFC2/T of the 28th ult, and in further… | ||
| Scan163 | Copy of a letter from Peto & Radford concerning the dimensions and price of small size batteries. | ||
| View original record | X 3398 COPY OF LETTER RECEIVED FROM:- PETO & RADFORD, 50 GROSVENOR GARDENS, LONDON, S.W.1. M/C.2110. EFC2/T. 21st. October, 1921. Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd., Nightingale Road, Derby. Dear Sirs, X 444 x… | ||
| Scan164 | Internal memorandum regarding the procurement and testing of new batteries for experimental chassis. | ||
| View original record | Mr Booth from BY. c. EFC. X3398 BY4-P24.10.21. X.4414 RE BATTERIES. X 3398. Referring to the Peto and Radford Battery which they have now submitted under a somewhat different assembling scheme, would… | ||
| Scan165 | Ordering and trying out experimental batteries for the 'Goshawk' project. | ||
| View original record | Wd. from EFC. c. Ry. 13398 EFC3/T24.10.21. X.4414 - BATTERIES FOR "GOSHAWK". X 3398 X 4283 After some discussion with Messrs. Peto & Radford about battery dimensions, we have decided to try out… | ||
| Scan166 | The procurement and short-notice availability of C.A.V. Willard and P & R batteries. | ||
| View original record | Contd. -2- EFC3/T24.10.21. six batteries will be required, but in the case of the C.A.V. Willard and the P & R batteries, these apparently can be obtained at comparatively short notice, so that there… | ||
| Scan167 | Confirming arrangements for a modified battery box for the Goshawk to accommodate a Peto & Radford battery. | ||
| View original record | X3398 To BY. from EFC. c. RY/HEB. EFC2/T24.10.21. RE X.4414 - BATTERY FOR GOSHAWK. (P & R) X3398 With reference to our discussion this morning about the Peto & Radford battery for the Goshawk, this… | ||
| Scan168 | Letter to Messrs. Peto & Radford about modifying a battery box and ordering two small size batteries. | ||
| View original record | X3398 c. By/HEB. c. Wd. EFC1/T. 25th October, 1921. Messrs. Peto & Radford, 50, Grosvenor Gardens, London, S.W.1. Dear Sirs, X339S Re Small Size Battery. X4414 Your letter of the 21st.inst to hand. We… | ||
| Scan169 | Letter from Peto & Radford concerning an increase in the dimensions for a small size battery. | ||
| View original record | X.3398. COPY OF LETTER RECEIVED FROM:- PETO & RADFORD, 50, GROSVENOR GARDENS, LONDON, S.W.1. Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd., Nightingale Road, Derby. EFCl/T. C/C.2710. 27th October, 1921. Dear Sirs, X.4414.… | ||
| Scan170 | Letter from Peto & Radford confirming revised dimensions for a small size battery, further to previous correspondence. | ||
| View original record | x3398 COPY OF LETTER RECEIVED FROM:- PETO & RADFORD, 50, GROSVENOR GARDENS, LONDON, S.W.1. EFCL/T. C/C.2910. 29th Oct. 1921. Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd., Nightingale Road, Derby. Dear Sirs, X.4414. Re… | ||
| Scan171 | Extract from a letter received from Peto & Radford regarding the shipment of batteries. | ||
| View original record | R R. 234a (100 T) (S.H. 798.10-12-20) G. 1948 X. 3398. Extract from letter received from Peto & Radford M/A.1211. November, 12th, 1921. The three larger batteries are being sent to you on Monday.… | ||
| Scan172 | Peto & Radford batteries for the Goshawk, with a cross-reference to another file. | ||
| View original record | X3398 H H. 454a (100 T) (S.H. 798.10-12-20) G. 2945 14.11.21. X. 3398 - PETO & RADFORD BATTERIES. For further correspondence in connection with Peto & Radford batteries for Goshawk, see under File… | ||
| Scan173 | Typed letter to Messrs. Peto & Radford regarding the arrangement of a visit. | ||
| View original record | X.3398 EPC1/T. For the attention of Mr. G.R.N. Minchin. 21st. November, 1921. Messrs. Peto & Radford, 50, Grosvenor Gardens, London, S.W.1. Dear Sirs, In answer to your letter ref. M/A of the 18th… | ||
| Scan174 | Record of tests and usage for battery number 14, type P & R PDL9E. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 530A (10M P) (S.H. 785. 10-12-20) G 2547 BATTERY RECORD. X 3398. Battery No. 14 Battery P & R. PDL9E X. No. 3398 Date. Service on. If on car miles run. If on test notes re use. Total miles run.… | ||
| Scan175 | Battery record log tracking service, mileage, and performance for battery number 40. | ||
| View original record | Header: X 3398, BATTERY RECORD., Battery No. 40, Battery. P+R . H.D.E/13., X.No. 3398. Table Contents: - Row 1: Date: 11-8-20, Service on: Routine Tests., Remarks re performance: Good. - Row 2: Date:… | ||
| Scan176 | The receipt of three type BD11 batteries suitable for the 40/50 model. | ||
| View original record | X.3398. EFC/T24.11.21. X.3398 - P & R BATTERIES. We have now received three type BD11 batteries of size suitable for the 40/50. E.F.C. EFC. | ||
| Scan177 | Routine treatment, charging, and discharging tests of a car battery. | ||
| View original record | X. 3398. ROUTINE TREATMENT OF CAR LIGHTING & STARTING BATTERIES. FORM A. Date:) 24.11.21 Battery under treatment :- P. & R. BDII Rated capacity :- 75 ampere hours. Received charged or uncharged: -… | ||
| Scan178 | Chart recording from a 'Megger' electrical insulation test. | ||
| View original record | Printed Text: TRADE MARK, 'MEGGER', REGd. Y-Axis Labels: 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 X-Axis Labels: 250, 240, 230, 220, 210, 200 Handwritten Text (written vertically): A/F/E / div = .285, Run 38 hours =… | ||
| Scan179 | Battery charging, density readings, and performance measurements. | ||
| View original record | -2- Contd. (6) Second charge:- Amperes. From. to. hours. Amp.hours. Date. 6.0 9.15 5.30 8.25 49.5 2.12.21 6.0 8.0 12.0 4.0 24.0 3.12.21 6.0 8.0 12.0 4.0 24.0 5.12.21 Total 97.5 (7) Emptying and… | ||
| Scan180 | Chart recording of an electrical test with handwritten calculations for amperes and ampere-hours. | ||
| View original record | Amperes per div = .285 Average amps = 10.03 Ampere hours = 50.8 TRADE MARK MEGGER REGd | ||
| Scan181 | Log of battery charging and performance data, including cell densities and ampere-hour calculations. | ||
| View original record | (3) Contd. Date. (12) Cell densities:- (1) 1140 (4) 1120 (2) 1110 (5) 1140 (3) 1110 (6) 1145 9.12.21 (13) Third charge equivalent to average current of 6 amperes for 18 hours i.e. ampere-hours = 108… | ||
| Scan182 | Calculation of ampere-hours for a fifth charge. | ||
| View original record | Contd. (4) Date. (18) Fifth charge equivalent to average current of 6 amperes for 18 hours i.e. ampere-hours = 108 16.12.21 | ||
| Scan183 | Receipt and inspection of Peto & Radford batteries and samples for various car models. | ||
| View original record | X3398 To R. & E. from EFC. c. to CJ. & FN. c. to Hy. & EP. c. to Hg. & Da. c. to R.R. of America. EFC4/T25.11.21. X.3398 - P & R BATTERY FOR 40/50 CAR. L.4314P. P & R BATTERY FOR "GOSHAWK". We have… | ||
| Scan184 | Battery component improvements and an owner's experimental battery usage. | ||
| View original record | Contd. -2- EFC4/T25.11.21. recesses in the leaden lug which are afterwards filled with vaseline should be noted. Mr. Minchin stated that since the introduction of this feature, cases of corrosion of… | ||
| Scan185 | Dynamo charging rates, battery ignition, and magneto performance at different speeds. | ||
| View original record | Contd. (3) EFC4/T25.11.21. whole time as a matter of experiment. He considers the charging rate too high on the standard Lucas dynamo at the high speeds, and that a drooping curve would be better if… | ||
| Scan186 | List of sample battery parts from Peto & Radford Company being sent to Mr. Royce for inspection. | ||
| View original record | Wd. from EFC. c. Shipping Office. c. Despatch Stores. X 3398 EFCl/T26.11.21. X.3398 - P & R BATTERY. We are sending into the Stores for despatch to Mr. Royce, the following parts :- (1) Cell box made… | ||
| Scan187 | Instructions for the care and first charge of Peto & Radford accumulators. | ||
| View original record | PAGE 1 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE CARE OF PETO & RADFORD ACCUMULATORS. Tops of the batteries should be kept clean, and the terminals protected with vaseline when they have been securely connected… | ||
| Scan188 | Instructions for the first charge of Peto & Radford accumulators. | ||
| View original record | INSTRUCTIONS FOR FIRST CHARGE OF PETO & RADFORD ACCUMULATORS. FILLING THE CELLS.—To fill the cells remove the vent plugs or caps and fill each compartment, using a glass funnel and a small earthenware… | ||
| Scan189 | Letter to Messrs. Peto & Radford concerning battery charging instructions and further testing. | ||
| View original record | X3398 EFC2/T. 2nd. December, 1921. Messrs. Peto & Radford, 50, Grosvenor Gardens, London, S.W.1. Dear Sirs, 3308 X.4283. X.4414P. We thank you for your letter ref. M/C.112 of yesterday's date with… | ||
| Scan190 | Letter from accumulator manufacturers Peto & Radford regarding observations on acid gravity during battery charging. | ||
| View original record | X 3398 Works, Dagenham Dock, Essex and Ashtead, Surrey TELEPHONE VICTORIA 3667. 4-LINES PRIVATE BRANCH EXCHANGE. TELEGRAMS CONCENTRATION, SOWEST, LONDON. Manufacturers of P&R Accumulators. Established… | ||
| Scan191 | Feedback on sample P & R battery boxes, comparing 3-cell boxes to separate cells and noting insufficient lead coating. | ||
| View original record | To EFC. from R. c. to CJ. c. to Hs. c. to BY. X3398 R1/M10.12.21. X.3398 X.1304 - RE SAMPLES OF P & R BATTERY BOXES ETC. With regard to the samples you have sent here of Battery boxes and terminals, I… | ||
| Scan192 | Requesting the return of sample P & R cell boxes sent for Mr. Royce's inspection. | ||
| View original record | To E. from EFC. EFC1/T9.1.22. X. 3398 - SAMPLE BOXES ETC. Would you kindly return at your convenience the sample P & R cell boxes, etc. sent for Mr. Royce's inspection, a short while ago, in order… | ||
| Scan193 | Letter from accumulator manufacturer Peto & Radford regarding a visit to discuss battery tests and plate performance. | ||
| View original record | X.3398 H8 1922 Works, Dagenham Dock, Essex and Ashtead, Surrey TELEPHONE VICTORIA 3667. 4 LINES PRIVATE BRANCH EXCHANGE. TELEGRAMS CONCENTRATION, SOWEST, LONDON. RECEIVED Manufacturers of P&R… | ||
| Scan194 | Letter to Peto & Radford Ltd. regarding a meeting with Mr. Minchin, battery results, and sample mouldings. | ||
| View original record | X. 3398 EFC3/T. 11th January, 1922. Messrs. Peto & Radford Ltd., 50, Grosvenor Gardens, London, S.W.1. Dear Sirs, For the attention of Mr. Minchin. We have your letter ref. MC/101 of yesterday's date.… | ||
| Scan195 | Letter from accumulator manufacturers Peto & Radford arranging a meeting. | ||
| View original record | X.3398 Works. Dagenham Dock, Essex and Ashtead, Surrey TELEPHONE VICTORIA 3667. 4-LINES PRIVATE BRANCH EXCHANGE. TELEGRAMS CONCENTRATION, SOWEST, LONDON. Manufacturers of P & R Accumulators.… | ||
| Scan196 | Advising of an upcoming visit from a Director of the firm Peto & Radford. | ||
| View original record | EFC. from Wd. c. to By. c. to Roy. X. 3398 RECEIVED 27 JAN 1922 Wd/NJ27.1.22. Peto & Radford. Please note that Mr.G.R.N.Minchin, a Director of the above-mentioned firm, hopes to call here in the early… | ||
| Scan197 | Battery ampere-hour efficiency and density following a visit from Mr. Preston of Peto & Radford Co. | ||
| View original record | X3398 2.2.22. x664 x3398 RE VISIT OF MR. PRESTON OF THE PETO & RADFORD CO. ON FEBRUARY 1st. 1922. --- Ampere-hour efficiency of a battery. Mr. Preston informed us that the ampere-hour efficiency of a… | ||
| Scan198 | Report page discussing the reversibility of lead accumulators, temperature effects on batteries, and comparisons with nickel-iron batteries. | ||
| View original record | -2- Contd. been originally assembled in a partially discharged condition. On charge this sulphate is driven from the plates into the electrolyte, a consequent rise of density resulting. Reversibility… | ||
| Scan199 | The poor quality of batteries, specifically the De Martis battery, and a probable failure during a vibration test. | ||
| View original record | -2- Contd. action of the sulphuric acid, the celluloid in most present day batteries being of a particularly poor quality. He has had some experience of the De Martis battery He says that after a few… | ||
| Scan200 | Letter from Peto & Radford concerning battery sizes for the 40/50 and Goshawk models. | ||
| View original record | X3398 COPY OF LETTER RECEIVED FROM:- PETO & RADFORD, 50, GROSVENOR GARDENS, LONDON, S.E.1. M/C.31 23rd. February, 1922. Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd., Nightingale Road, Derby. <63398 x 444? Dear Sirs, For… | ||
| Scan201 | Letter from Peto & Radford discussing the suitability of various battery models for different horsepower cars. | ||
| View original record | -2- Contd. If you can possibly find room for one of these assemblies we would urge you to allow it, because we are convinced that the B.D.7 is too small and that troubles would in some cases arise… | ||
| Scan202 | Price list for various Peto & Radford batteries. | ||
| View original record | X3398 8.2.22½ X.3398PETO & RADFORD BATTERIES. X.4414P X.4289. The quoted quantity prices of P & R batteries are as follows :- P & R B.D.11 £5.12.6 " B.D.7 £3.10.0 " H.D.E.9 £3.18.6 EFC. | ||
| Scan203 | Advance memo regarding the standardisation of a larger battery, cables, and starter motor windings for the 40/50 model. | ||
| View original record | X 3398 To By. from EFC. EFC3/T2.3.22. | ||
| Scan204 | Letter to Peto & Radford Co. Ltd. confirming discussions on battery modifications for the 40/50 car. | ||
| View original record | X3398 c. By, [struck through] c. By/HEB, c. Roy. EFC3/T. 22nd. March, 1922. Messrs. Peto & Radford Co.,Ltd., 50, Grosvenor Gardens, London, S.W.1. For the attention of Mr. G.R.N.Minchin. Dear Sirs, We… | ||
| Scan205 | Selection, suitability, and modification of various battery types for the Goshawk project. | ||
| View original record | Contd:- -2- EFC3/T. Smaller Goshawk Type Battery. YH414P In this case, we have had up to the present two of your BD.7 and 4 HDE.9 batteries, the good points of the former being durability and the… | ||
| Scan206 | Page discussing the specification for battery terminals. | ||
| View original record | EFC3/T. -3- Contd. With regard to the question of the terminals, it was agreed that these should be of a similar type, though slightly smaller, to those already referred to under the 40/50 section… | ||
| Scan207 | Letter from Peto & Radford discussing various battery options and specifications for the 40/50 car model. | ||
| View original record | x3398 COPY OF LETTER RECEIVED FROM:- PETO & RADFORD, 50, GROSVENOR GARDENS, LONDON, S.W.1. M/C.232. x4414P x3398 23rd March, 1922. Messrs. Rolls Royce Ltd., Nightingale Road, Derby. Dear Sirs, For the… | ||
| Scan208 | Page 2 of a letter from Peto & Radford awaiting a decision from the Chief Engineer about the B.D.9. | ||
| View original record | -2- Contd. until you get the decision of your Chief Engineer about the B.D.9. Yours faithfully, PETO & RADFORD, (Sgd) G.R.N+Minchin. | ||
| Scan209 | Letter to Messrs. Peto & Radford regarding a decision on the B.D.11 battery for the 40/50 car. | ||
| View original record | X3395 EFC5/T. 24th March, 1922. Messrs. Peto & Radford, 50, Grosvenor Gardens, London, S.W.1. Dear Sirs, We have your letter of yesterday's date. We do not wish to entertain any other change from the… | ||
| Scan210 | The standardisation of batteries and starter motor cables for the 40/50 HP chassis. | ||
| View original record | X3398 To EFC. from By/HEB. BY/HEB1/W28. 3.22. c. to By/WER. X.2778c - 40/50 H.P. CHASSIS. X.4130. X.3398. WIRING AND FITTINGS. SEC. 7360. RE STANDARDISATION OF LARGER BATTERY, VIZ. CHLORIDE 6XR5 AND… | ||
| Scan211 | Letter from accumulator manufacturers Peto & Radford concerning a sample battery terminal for a 40/50 HP car. | ||
| View original record | x3398 Works, Dagenham Dock. Essex TELEPHONE VICTORIA 3667. 4-LINES PRIVATE BRANCH EXCHANGE. TELEGRAMS CONCENTRATION, SOWEST, LONDON. Manufacturers of P&R Accumulators. Established 1889. PETO & RADFORD… | ||
| Scan212 | Letter to Messrs. Peto & Radford regarding battery terminals for the 40/50 Car. | ||
| View original record | X.3398 EFC3/T. 3rd. April, 1922. Messrs. Peto & Radford, 50, Grosvenor Gardens, London, S.W.1. Attention:- Mr. G.R.N. Minchin. Dear Sirs, Re Terminals for Batteries for 40/50 Car. We thank you for… | ||
| Scan213 | Letter from a battery manufacturer confirming a design change for terminal lugs. | ||
| View original record | X3378 Works, Dagenham Dock. Essex TELEPHONE VICTORIA 3667. 4 LINES PRIVATE BRANCH EXCHANGE. TELEGRAMS CONCENTRATION, SOWEST, LONDON. Manufacturers of P&R Accumulators. Established 1889 PETO & RADFORD… | ||
| Scan214 | Standardisation sheets for new battery and starter motor options, including a comparison of Exide and P & R batteries. | ||
| View original record | To Hs (at Le Canadel). from EFC. Handwritten top center: X3398 We are about to send round the standardisation sheets for the following items :- 1. Larger battery - for this it is proposed to have two… | ||
| Scan215 | Standardising the larger battery, motor and cables, suggesting the matter be taken up with Mr. Royce. | ||
| View original record | Contd. -2- EFC1/T4.4.22. but as yet not quite complete. Perhaps you would like to take up this matter with Mr. Royce at your convenience. It is now thought that these items should come on at the same… | ||
| Scan216 | Exide service facilities and pricing for a larger battery for the 40/50 model. | ||
| View original record | To Hs (at Le Canadel). X3398 EFC2/T5.4.22. X3398 X4180 RE LARGER BATTERY FOR 40/50. Further to our EFC1/T4.4.22, we should have included the fact that in the Exide case, arrangements are being made… | ||
| Scan217 | Return of battery components to Messrs. Peto & Radford. | ||
| View original record | To Wd. from EFC. c. to Shipping Office. c. Despatch Stores. X. 3398 EFC1/T6.4.22. X.3398 - PETO & RADFORD BATTERY. Messrs. We ar-e sending into the stores for return to Peto & Radford, these being… | ||
| Scan218 | Standardisation of larger batteries and starter motors, referencing Mr. Royce's opposing view. | ||
| View original record | To EFC. from Da. X3398 X.3398 X.32 4130. With reference to the standardisation sheets for Exide batteries and Peto & Radford batteries, of a larger capacity, and the starter motor wound 2 coils in… | ||
| Scan219 | Proposal to standardize larger batteries for the 40/50 car model. | ||
| View original record | page x398 To Da. from RFC. EFC2/T21.4.22. x398 x4130 RE STANDARDISATION OF LARGER BATTERIES, ETC. FOR 40/50. Answering your Da2/M12.4.22 we think you will find that Sales have for a considerable time… | ||
| Scan220 | Continuation of a memo advocating for the standardisation of larger batteries and motor cables. | ||
| View original record | Contd. -2- EFC2/T21.4.22. I, however, wrote another report EFC5/T8.9.21 in which I pointed out that unless we increased the size of the battery and the motor cables at the same time, the whole… | ||
| Scan221 | Suggesting standardisation sheets for a starter motor with specific field coil windings. | ||
| View original record | To EFC ) from R. " HS. ) c. to CJ. COPY. R4/G4.8.21. R.R. STANDARD STARTER MOTOR WITH FIELD COILS TWO SERIES TWO PARALLEL. With reference to your memo EFC1/T18.7.21, I suggest we get out… | ||
| Scan222 | Letter from Peto & Radford announcing the opening of new accumulator repair works in Westminster. | ||
| View original record | X3398 PETO & RADFORD, 50, Grosvenor Gardens, London, S.W.1. May 1922. Dear Sirs, ACCUMULATOR REPAIRS. We are sending this letter to tell you we have recently opened a Repair Works in London to… | ||
| Scan223 | Pros and cons of fitting a larger battery and starter motor, and agreeing to a new armature construction method. | ||
| View original record | To EFE. from DA. ORIGINAL X 3398 DA1/M16.5.22. cp to HS. ✓ X 4130. X 3398 RECEIVED MAY 17 1922 X 4132. 40/50 - LARGER BATTERY & STARTER MOTOR WOUND 2 COILS IN SERIES & 2 IN PARALLEL. With reference to… | ||
| Scan224 | Standardising the battery for the 40/50 chassis, comparing Peto & Radford and Exide models. | ||
| View original record | V3398 To R. from EFC. c. to CJ. & BJ. c. to Ey. c. to EP. EFC3/T22.6.22. RE STANDARDISATION SHEETS FOR 40/50 CHASSIS ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT. X.3398 - Peto & Radford type ED.11 Battery.)Proposed as… | ||
| Scan225 | Report discussing dynamo regulation, battery standards, and a proposal for a new starter motor arrangement for the Goshawk engine. | ||
| View original record | EFC3/TSS.6.22. -2- Contd. Such a compromise is being aimed at on the Goshawk. In passing, it has always appeared to us that so long as an inherently regulated dynamo is used, the most satisfactory… | ||
| Scan226 | Technical discussion on standardizing starter motors, focusing on armature construction with and without mica plate insulation. | ||
| View original record | Contd. -3- EFC3/T22.6.22. the larger battery is standardised. It is, of course, intended that existing stock shall be used and the alteration to be effected on future chassis, to come in when the… | ||
| Scan227 | Test results for Goshawk components, a scrap matter, and standardisation sheets. | ||
| View original record | EFCX/T22.6.22. -4- Contd. We hope that the results of our tests will enable R. to agree to the omission of the mica plates in the Goshawk starter motor armature right away, and also in the case of the… | ||
| Scan228 | Letter outlining the terms for standardizing battery service, delivery, and maintenance. | ||
| View original record | X3398 COPY OF LETTER SENT TO ref. Wd10/NJ24722. Messrs. C.A. Vandervell & Co. Ltd., Acton, London, W.3. and to:- ref. Wd11/NJ24722. Messrs. P & Radford, 50, Grosvenor Gardens, LONDON, S.W.1. X3398… | ||
| Scan229 | Continued list of instructions regarding battery examination, service payments, and foreign stock. | ||
| View original record | -2- Contd. (5) Batteries for examination are to be collected at your Works or Depot in London, or at our Works at Derby, and we will nominate a representative who will act on our behalf in carrying… | ||
| Scan230 | Letter from Peto & Radford responding to points about standardising batteries on cars. | ||
| View original record | X3398 COPY OF LETTER RECEIVED FROM:- PETO & RADFORD, 50, GROSVENOR GARDENS, LONDON. S.W.1. M/C.257. X3398 X4414F 25th July, 1922. Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd., Nightingale Road, Derby. Dear Sirs, We are… | ||
| Scan231 | Letter from Peto & Radford regarding the suitability of their BD.11 and Goshawk batteries for Rolls-Royce cars. | ||
| View original record | -2- Contd. manufacturers with an infinitesimal amount of trouble. Our BD.11 battery for the 40/50 HP car and the special Rolls Royce type for the Goshawk are very good and robust batteries and we… | ||
| Scan232 | Extract from a letter from Peto & Radford regarding battery design and a comparison with the Exide battery for a 40/50 model. | ||
| View original record | X3398 Extract from letter received from PETO & RADFORD, 50, Grosvenor Gardens, London, S.W.1. 26th July, 1922. X.3398. Your letter is very interesting. I did not know you were going to write a report… | ||
| Scan233 | Page discussing a battery modification as an improvement and questioning Mr. Royce's perspective on the matter. | ||
| View original record | -2- Contd. I don't regard it as really a larger battery but as an improvement on the present one. Wouldn't Mr. Royce look at it from this point of view ? | ||
| Scan234 | Visit to the Peto & Radford Battery Works regarding the manufacturing process for 40/50 and Goshawk batteries. | ||
| View original record | To R. from EFC. c. to CJ. & PN. c. to Hy. & EP. c. to Rg. & Ds. V.3398 EFC2/T25.7.22. X.4414P - PETO & RADFORD BATTERY FOR 40/50. X.3398. - PETO & RADFORD BATTERY FOR GOSHAWK. We have visited the Peto… | ||
| Scan235 | Comparison of P & R and Exide batteries for potential standardisation on the 40/50 and Goshawk models. | ||
| View original record | Contd. -2- EFC2/T25.7.22. they rather jealously guard this material and the processes. Should be adopt P & R cells for standard or either on the 40/50,/Goshawk, or both, this will be one of the great… | ||
| Scan236 | Comparison and recommendation of three different battery types (Exide, P & R, C.A.V.-Willard) for the Goshawk. | ||
| View original record | Contd. -3- EFC2/T25.7.22. With regard to batteries for the Goshawk, of those under serious consideration, viz., (1) The Exide 6XRS. (2) The P & R, of which several sample batteries are being made up… | ||
| Scan237 | Battery selection, recommending to delete the C.A.V. Willard and retain the 6 XR3 Exide. | ||
| View original record | -2- EFCZ/125.7.22. that a slight increase is permissible. We cannot really say which of the two is likely to turn out the better, we would rather see a quantity of each obtained for production… | ||
| Scan238 | Comparing the P & R BD.11 battery to the standard, detailing differences in plate thickness, separators, and overall weight. | ||
| View original record | To R & E. from EFC. c. CJ. & PN. c. By & EP. c. Rg. & Da. X 3398 EFC1/T27.7.22. X.3398 - P & R BATTERY FOR 40/50. Further to our EFC2/T25.7.22 and in amplification of remarks contained in our long… | ||
| Scan239 | Comparison of the total weights for a standard Exide battery and a Peto & Radford BD.11 battery, including their respective boxes and fittings. | ||
| View original record | X3398 EFC/T27.7.22. X.4130. RE WEIGHTS OF BATTERIES. X1723 X.3398. Weight of present standard Exide battery 83 lbs. Weight of std. battery box with strap and footboard bolts. 16 lbs. Total weight.… | ||
| Scan240 | Letter from accumulator manufacturer Peto & Radford detailing a patented improvement to their batteries. | ||
| View original record | X.3398 Works, Dagenham Dock, Essex TELEPHONE VICTORIA 3667. 4-LINES PRIVATE BRANCH EXCHANGE. TELEGRAMS: CONCENTRATION, SOWEST, LONDON. Manufacturers of P&R Accumulators. Established 1889 PETO &… | ||
| Scan241 | Internal memorandum discussing the standardisation of specific battery types and starter motors. | ||
| View original record | X3398 To BJ. from EFC. c. to PN. c. to By. EFC1/T22.8.22. RE STANDARDISATION SHEETS FOR:- (1) P & R Battery type Bh.11. (2) Exide Battery type 6XRD. (3) R.R. Std. Starter Motor built up with solid… | ||
| Scan242 | Cover letter forwarding correspondence received from Peto & Radford regarding batteries. | ||
| View original record | X3398 To Hy. from EFC. c. EP. c. to Hm. EFC2/T23.8.22. X.3396 - PETO & RADFORD BATTERIES X.4414P. We send you herewith copy of a letter received from Peto & Radford, which may be of interest. EFC.… | ||
| Scan243 | Standardisation sheets for batteries and starter motor components. | ||
| View original record | (8398) To EFC. from BJ. BJ5/H4.9.22. RE STANDARDISATION SHEETS. With reference to EFC1/T22.8.22, re standardisation sheets for :- (1) P & R battery, type BD11. (2) Exide battery type 6XRD (3) R.R… | ||
| Scan244 | Recommendation to adopt the P & R Battery BD.11 for the 40/50 model as a simultaneous standard. | ||
| View original record | To R. from EFC. c. CJ. X3398 EFC1/T15.9.22. X.3398 - P & R BATTERY BD.11 FOR 40/50. We recommend it would be a safe policy to adopt this battery as a simultaneous standard with the 6EXRE5 Exide… | ||
| Scan245 | From EFC to Roy requesting an up-to-date price for a P & R Battery Type BD.11 for a 40/50 car. | ||
| View original record | To ROY. from EFC. [Handwritten]: X 3398 EFC1/T23.9.22. X.3398 - P & R BATTERY TYPE BD.11 FOR 40/50. For the purpose of the standardisation sheet of the above battery for 40/50 car, we require the… | ||
| Scan246 | The return of a signed standardisation sheet for the P & R BDll battery for the 40/50 chassis. | ||
| View original record | X.3378 To BJ. from EFC. c. to PN. c. to BY. EFC2/T30.9.22. X.3308 - P & R BDll BATTERY FOR 40/50. Owing to the fact that it will very shortly be necessary to order up batteries for R series 40/50… | ||
| Scan247 | Cover memorandum attaching two previous memos to Mr. Royce regarding a P. & M. BD11 Battery for the 40/50 model. | ||
| View original record | X.3398 To EFC. from BJ. BJ6/H2.10.22. X.3398 - P. & M. BD11 Battery for 40/50. EFC2/T30.9.22. I attach a copy of my two memoranda to Mr. Royce, BJ9/H21.9.22, and BJ5/H2.10.22. B.J. | ||
| Scan248 | Cover letter attaching a report concerning the standardisation of larger batteries. | ||
| View original record | To H. from BJ. BJ9/H21.9.22. STANDARDISATION OF LARGER BATTERY. With reference to R1/M25.8.22, I attach a report from P.N., giving his views in regard to the use of certain batteries. P.N. forwards… | ||
| Scan249 | Standardization sheet for the P. & R. Battery B.D.11 for the 40/50 Chassis. | ||
| View original record | To R. from BJ. BJ5/H2.10.22. P. & R. Battery B.D.11 for 40/50 Chassis. The following is a copy of a memorandum received from EFC. "X.3398. P. & R. BD11 Battery. Owing to the fact that it will very… | ||
| Scan250 | Revised standardisation sheet for a Peto & Radford battery for the 40/50 car. | ||
| View original record | X3398 To Da. from EFC. EFC1/T7.10.22. X.3398 - PETO & RADFORD BATTERY We are shortly sending round revised standardisation sheet for the P & R BD.11 battery for the 40/50 car. Now we have pointed out… | ||
| Scan251 | Chasing a signature for the second issue of a standardisation sheet for a P & R Type BDL1 battery. | ||
| View original record | X.3398 To Da. from EFC, " PN. EFC2/T17.10.22. MADE AT CROXLEY X.3398 - P & R TYPE BDL1 BATTERY FOR 40/50. We are awaiting the return, duly signed, of the standardisation sheet (second issue) for the… | ||
| Scan252 | Unsigned Standardization Sheet for a P & R Type ED11 Battery for 40/50. | ||
| View original record | X.3398 PN5/IN/20.10.22. TO EFC. S/W. FROM PN. EFC2/T17.10.22. I cannot find that I have any Standardization Sheet still unsigned in respect of P & R Type ED11 Battery for 40/50 PN Dm RECEIVED OCT 20… | ||
| Scan253 | Peto & Radford type battery, its specifications, and alternative sources of supply. | ||
| View original record | RR. 235 A (100 T) (N F. 816 8-18) G. 2460 TO EFC. FROM DA. V3398 DA1/M20.10.22. RE. PETO & RADFORD TYPE BATTERY. Referring to the standardisation sheet, and your note for which I thank you, I have no… | ||
| Scan254 | Comparing different battery options and specifications for the 40/50 car model. | ||
| View original record | X.3398 To Da. from EFC. EFC4/T23.10.22. X.3398 - PETO & RADFORD BATTERY. Thank you for your letter Dal/M20.10.22. The answers to your questions are as follows :- (1) The P & R BD.11 battery has not… | ||
| Scan255 | Comparison of three battery types: Exide, C.A.V., and a specially made P & R. | ||
| View original record | Contd. -2- EFC4/T23.10.22. whereas the Exide and the C.A.V. are their standard articles, the P & R has been specially made to dimensions to suit the space available and will actually be about 5 ampere… | ||
| Scan256 | Instruction report detailing the investigation and testing of two faulty batteries. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 238 (300 Bks.) (SF 152. 6-11-18.) MP 197880 X3398 ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED. INSTRUCTIONS. To E.F.C. Date Oct. 18th 1922 Order No P.B. 60 Customer's No. X3398 X4414V X.3398 Faulty P+R and C.A.V.… | ||
| Scan257 | Instruction sheet detailing the service history and faults of a C.A.V. Willard battery. | ||
| View original record | R.R 238 (300 Bks.) (SF 152. 6-11-18.) MP 197880 ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED. INSTRUCTIONS. To: E.F.C Order No: P.B. 60 2. Customer's No: x3398 X4414 It was then emptied, and refilled with new acid, and put on… | ||
| Scan258 | The performance and testing of a battery after running for over 27,000 miles. | ||
| View original record | RR 238 (300 Bks.) (SF 152. 6-11-18.) MP 197880 ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED. INSTRUCTIONS. To: E.F.C. Order No: P.B. 60 3. Customer's No. x3398 +44lbs. a total of 27,252 miles run. On being received, it was… | ||
| Scan259 | Standardisation of a large P & R battery, declining a larger capacity in favour of improved efficiency. | ||
| View original record | TO EFC. FROM DA. STANDARDISATION OF LARGE P & R BATTERY. With reference to the standardisation sheet for the large P. & R. battery, I thank you for your EFC4/T231022. This matter however has undergone… | ||
| Scan260 | The P & R battery for the 40/50 model and a potential halt in production. | ||
| View original record | X.3398 To By. from EFC. EFC2/T30.10.22. X.3398 - P & R BATTERY FOR 40/50. Please find attached correspondence between myself and Mr. Day with reference to this battery to date, and I will pass to you… | ||
| Scan261 | Specifications and necessity of a larger P & R battery for the 40/50 model. | ||
| View original record | X 3398 - To Da. from EFC. EFC1/T30.10.22. X.3398 - P & R BATTERY FOR 40/50. It would be interesting to know the nature of the discussion which you say this matter has undergone. I take it to mean that… | ||
| Scan262 | P & R batteries for the 40/50 model, discussing capacity, weight, and charging. | ||
| View original record | To EFC. from Da. X3398 Dal/M1.11.22. X. 3398 - P & R BATTERY FOR 40/50. In reply to your EFC1/T301022., Mr. Royce has definitely stated that he will not agree to any increase of capacity, and I think… | ||
| Scan263 | Enquiry for a simple rectifier and a disagreement on battery size. | ||
| View original record | Contd. -2- Dal/M1.11.22. alternating current laid on can still use this idea. This is the origin of the enquiry for a simple rectifier that we have recently sent to you. I have not heard Mr. Northey's… | ||
| Scan264 | Internal memorandum discussing the standardization of a new, better battery for the 40/50 model. | ||
| View original record | x3398 To Sn. from EFC. c. to EP. c. to Wd. c. to Hm. EFC4/T7.11.22. x607 RE BETTER BATTERY FOR 40/50. x3398 Answering your D/Sn2/GH6.11.22 you may know that for some considerable time we have been… | ||
| Scan265 | Supply and service complaints, and the standardization of batteries for the 40/50 model. | ||
| View original record | Contd. -2- EFC4/T7.11.22. conditions of supply and service, was at any rate stated by Mr. Thornton to be decreasing. The Experimental Department can do no more in the matter at the present moment so… | ||
| Scan266 | Peto & Radford batteries for the 40/50 chassis. | ||
| View original record | To By. from EFC. c. Wd. c. Sn. c. EP. X3398 EFC1/T9.11.22. X.3398 - PETO & RADFORD BATTERIES FOR 40/50. Please find attached copy of Dal/M1.11.22 received from Da. with reference to the Peto & Radford… | ||
| Scan267 | Copy of a letter from Peto & Radford regarding the return and exchange of sample Goshawk batteries. | ||
| View original record | X3398 COPY OF LETTER RECEIVED FROM:- PETO & RADFORD, 50, GROSVENOR GARDENS, LONDON, S.W.1. M/C.1411. 14th Nov, 1922. Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd., X3398 Y444 Nightingale Road, DERBY. Dear Sirs, Confirming… | ||
| Scan268 | Technical memo comparing the P & R Battery Type BD.11 to Exide batteries, detailing its construction and advantages. | ||
| View original record | To R & E. from EPC. c. CJ. & FN. c. By. & EP. c. Rg. & Da. X3398 EFC1/T14.11.22. X.3398 - P & R BATTERY TYPE BD.11 BATTERIES FOR 40/50. The above batteries as compared with the Exide incorporate so… | ||
| Scan269 | The specifications and testing of battery components and performance, including cell cases, vents, capacity, and discharge rates. | ||
| View original record | Contd. -2- EFC1/T14.11.22. (7) For the cell cases the P & R patent material known as Dagenite is used, which we are satisfied cannot possibly crack or leak under any conditions of service. It is a… | ||
| Scan270 | Observations on the insulation resistance of a car's high-tension system. | ||
| View original record | Contd. -3- EFC1/T21.11.22. (8) We are at the moment making observations of the insulation resistance of the high tension system on the car both with 200 volts D.C. and 250 volts A.C. and in both cold… | ||
| Scan271 | Receipt and return of Peto & Radford batteries for the Goshawk model. | ||
| View original record | To Wd. from EEC. c. EP. X3398 EFC3/T14.11.22. X.4414P - PETO & RADFORD BATTERY FOR GOSHAWK X.3398 40/50. Would you kindly note that we have received from Messrs. Peto & Radford (Advice No.5987… | ||
| Scan272 | Letter from accumulator manufacturer Peto & Radford concerning the standardisation of batteries for the 40/50 car. | ||
| View original record | Y5398 Works, Dagenham Dock, Essex TELEPHONE VICTORIA 3667. 4 LINES PRIVATE BRANCH EXCHANGE. TELEGRAMS CONCENTRATION, SOWEST, LONDON. Manufacturers of P&R Accumulators. Established 1889 PETO & RADFORD… | ||
| Scan273 | Notes on the superiority of the Peto & Radford B.D.11 battery for the 40/50 HP chassis. | ||
| View original record | NOTES RE SUPERIORITY OF PETO & RADFORD B.D.11. BATTERIES FOR 40/50 H.P.CHASSIS. ---------- (1) An impression has been gained that this is a larger and heavier battery than the present standard, but… | ||
| Scan274 | Collection arrangements for FE P & R batteries with Messrs. Peto & Radford. | ||
| View original record | X.3398 To Wd. from EFC. EFC2/T15.11.22. X.3398 - FE P & R BATTERIES - REFERRED TO IN OUR EFC3/T14.11.22. Further to the above mentioned note please find attached copy of a letter from Messrs. Peto &… | ||
| Scan275 | P. & R. battery, favouring weight reduction over increased capacity. | ||
| View original record | X3398 TO Mr.C. & F.H. from R. C. to Mr. Ev. Hy. EP. Hs. R2/10.11.22. P. & R. BATTERY. It is understood between us, including Mr. Day that we have no objection whatever to the P.&.R. battery, in fact… | ||
| Scan276 | Standardisation of a P. & R. battery, its capacity, and its potential use as a second standard. | ||
| View original record | H.R. 235a (100 T) (S.H. 798. 10-12-20) G. 2948 X3398 TO EFC. FROM DA. DA3/M20.11.22. X.3398 RE. P. & R. BATTERY. We do not object to this battery in itself but agree that there are many points which… | ||
| Scan277 | Requesting a comparison of the relative weight and capacity of a P & R battery versus a Chloride battery. | ||
| View original record | X3398 20.11.22. X.3398 - PETO & RADFORD BATTERY PN. remarks as follows :- Would you please remind me of the relative values by telling me how much heavier is the P & R battery than the Chloride and… | ||
| Scan278 | Comparison between a proposed P & R BD.11 battery and the standard Exide 6BXRE5 for the 40/50 chassis. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 199 (250) (SD2640-7-17.) M10-806 To PN. from EFC. c. By. c. EP. Y3398 EFC2/T21.11.22. X.3398 - PROPOSED P & R BD.11 BATTERY FOR 40/50 CHASSIS COMPARED WITH PRESENT STANDARD EXIDE 6BXRE5. X4288… | ||
| Scan279 | Comparison of Exide and P&R batteries, detailing weight, dimensions, efficiency, and pricing. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 199 (250T) (SDg70 19-7-17) M Pub & S -2- EFC2/T24.11.22. Contd. (6) Weight of battery :- The weight of the Exide battery without box is 82¼ lbs. The weight including box is 95 lbs. The weight of… | ||
| Scan280 | Urging the adoption of the P & R BD.11 battery for the 40/50 chassis, comparing it to the standard Exide batteries. | ||
| View original record | 27b Derby. X.3398 PN5/DN/23.11.22. TO J. FROM PN. P & R BD.11 BATTERY FOR 40/50 CHASSIS COMPARED WITH PRESENT STANDARD EXIDES. The attached memo EFC2/T21.11.22 has been written in reply to certain… | ||
| Scan281 | List of notes outlining the superiority of Peto & Radford B.D.11 batteries for the 40/50 HP chassis. | ||
| View original record | X 3398 NOTES RE SUPERIORITY OF PETO & RADFORD B.D.11. BATTERIES FOR 40/50 H.P.CHASSIS. ---------- (1) An impression has been gained that this is a larger and heavier battery than the present standard,… | ||
| Scan282 | Extract from a letter to the Peto & Radford Company regarding the standardisation of the BD.11 battery. | ||
| View original record | X.3398. Extract from letter to Mr. Minchin, of the PETO & RADFORD COMPANY, 50 GROSVENOR GARDENS, LONDON S.W.1. Mr. Hives has now returned from his visit to West Wittering, during which he has shown… | ||
| Scan283 | Letter from Peto & Radford to E. Fowler-Clark discussing battery capacity and offering a lighter 'Bull Dog' battery alternative. | ||
| View original record | X. 3398. Works, Dagenham Dock, Essex. TELEPHONE VICTORIA 3667. 4-LINES PRIVATE BRANCH EXCHANGE. TELEGRAMS CONCENTRATION, SOWEST, LONDON. Manufacturers of P&R Accumulators. Established 1889. PETO &… | ||
| Scan284 | Continuation of a letter concerning battery specifications, price, and cold weather performance. | ||
| View original record | PETO & RADFORD. CONTINUATION 1. E. Fowler Clark Esq., The price would be fractionally reduced, [handwritten insertion: but] ~~by~~ very little. I do not think you can go any smaller than this with a… | ||
| Scan285 | Visit to discuss a proposed P. & R. battery for the 40/50 model, comparing it to an Exide battery. | ||
| View original record | x3298 PN21/DN/27.11.22. TO Hs. FROM PN. I understand that you recently visited R. and took down samples of certain parts of the proposed P. & R. battery for the 40/50. I hope you were able to put… | ||
| Scan286 | Request for the return of the signed standardisation sheet for the P & R Battery. | ||
| View original record | To Da. from Hs. c. to RS. X3398 Hs1/LG5.12.22. X-3398 P & R BATTERY. We should be pleased if you would kindly return the signed standardisation sheet for the P & R Battery as arranged during our last… | ||
| Scan287 | Service and testing log for battery number 74, detailing mileage, test notes and performance remarks. | ||
| View original record | BATTERY RECORD. Battery No. 74 Battery P+R. BD.11/1 X.No. 3398 Date | Service on | If on car miles run. | If on test notes re.use. | Total miles run. | Remarks re. performance. --- | --- | --- | --- |… | ||
| Scan288 | Chart recording from a Megger instrument showing a battery test. | ||
| View original record | X 3398 P+R BATTERY B.D. 11-2 amperes per div = 2.89 average amperes = 9.89 hrs per hour = 4.69 REGD. TRADE MARK "MEGGER" | ||
| Scan289 | Instructions regarding the testing and comparison of P&R Batteries, type BD-11, and the ampere-hours realised. | ||
| View original record | RR 238 (300 Bks.) (SF 152. 6-11-18.) MP 197880 ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED. INSTRUCTIONS. X. 3398 Dec. 6th 1922 To E.F.C Order No. PB.67 Customer's No. X 3398 P&R Batteries Type BD-11 Attached is a low rate… | ||
| Scan290 | Returning a signed standardisation sheet for a P.A.& R. Battery with conditions for weight reduction and no capacity increase. | ||
| View original record | R.H. 558a (100 T) (S.H. 798. 10-12-20) G. 2948 X3398 TO HS. FROM DA. DA2/M7.12.22. RE. P.A.& R. BATTERY. I return herewith the Standardisation sheet for the above, which I have signed on the condition… | ||
| Scan291 | Standardisation sheet for the Peto & Radford BD.11 and Exdie 6BXRE5 batteries. | ||
| View original record | To R. from EFC. X3398 EFC1/T16.12.22. " CJ. & BJ. " PN. " Wor. " Ry. " EP. " Rg. " Wd. " Da. _________________________________________________ X.3398 - PETO & RADFORD BATTERY TYPE BD.11… | ||
| Scan292 | Standardisation of chassis parts, specifically concerning the Peto & Radford and Exide batteries. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 755 (5 H) (S.J. 297, 17-10-21) G. 8057. X3398 STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS. Description of Parts. EFC Peto & Radford Battery type BD.11 (simultaneously with Exide battery type 6BXRE5) Origin.… | ||
| Scan293 | Request from the Test Department to order a Peto & Radford Battery for a 40/50 Chassis. | ||
| View original record | X.33978 - c. to EFC. } from Test Dept. CEP9/EC19.12.22. -Re. Peto & Radford Batteries for 40/50 Chassis. ------------------- Will you please order for immediate use in the Test Dept :- 1 - Peto &… | ||
| Scan294 | Letter from accumulator manufacturers Peto & Radford regarding the laboratory testing of a 12-volt battery. | ||
| View original record | X 3398 Works, Dagenham Dock, Essex TELEPHONE VICTORIA 3667. 4-LINES. PRIVATE BRANCH EXCHANGE. TELEGRAMS CONCENTRATION, SOWEST, LONDON. Manufacturers of P & R Accumulators. Established 1889 PETO &… | ||
| Scan295 | Letter to Messrs. Peto & Radford regarding a faulty 12 volt BDT battery with a suspected short circuit. | ||
| View original record | X.3398. EFCL/T. 22nd. December, 1922. Messrs. Peto & Radford, 50, Grosvenor Gardens, London, S.W.1. Dear Sirs, Re BDT. Battery. Answering your M/C.1912 of the 19th inst., with reference to the 12 volt… | ||
| Scan296 | Letter from Peto & Radford acknowledging receipt of a letter and permission to open up a B.D.T. battery. | ||
| View original record | X 3398 Works. Dagenham Dock, Essex TELEPHONE VICTORIA 3667. 4-LINES PRIVATE BRANCH EXCHANGE TELEGRAMS CONCENTRATION, SOWEST, LONDON. Manufacturers of P&R Accumulators. Established 1889 PETO & RADFORD… | ||
| Scan297 | Letter from Peto & Radford regarding the condition and repair of a returned B.D.T.11 battery. | ||
| View original record | X. 3398 Manufacturers of P&R Accumulators. Established 1889. PETO & RADFORD Proprietors :- Pritchett & Gold and E. P. S. Company, Limited. DIRECTORS :- SIR ARCHIBALD G. GOLD. F. C. GRAHAM MENZIES. E.… | ||
| Scan298 | Letter to Messrs. Peto & Radford regarding the examination and failure of a BTD.11 battery. | ||
| View original record | X3398 EFCL/T. 15th January, 1923. Messrs. Peto & Radford, 50, Grosvenor Gardens, London, S.W.1. Dear Sirs, We have your letter ref: MG/EB of the 12th inst., with regard to the BTD.11 battery sent to… | ||
| Scan299 | Letter from Peto & Radford discussing business with Mr. Royce regarding nickel-iron batteries for the 40/50 and 20 HP models. | ||
| View original record | X 3398 1 Works, Dagenham Dock, Essex TELEPHONE VICTORIA 3667. 4-LINES PRIVATE BRANCH EXCHANGE. TELEGRAMS CONCENTRATION, SOWEST, LONDON. Manufacturers of P & R Accumulators. Established 1889 PETO &… | ||
| Scan300 | Battery service record log for battery number 16. | ||
| View original record | BATTERY RECORD Battery No. 16 Battery P&R. BD. 11/3. X.No. 3398 Date. Service on If on car miles run. If on test notes re. use. Total miles run. Remarks re. performance. 23.11.21 Received dry. filled… | ||
| Scan301 | Letter from Peto & Radford clarifying a previous mistake regarding battery cell failure. | ||
| View original record | X3398 Works, Dagenham Dock, Essex TELEPHONE VICTORIA 3667. 4 LINES, PRIVATE BRANCH EXCHANGE. TELEGRAMS CONCENTRATION, SOWEST, LONDON. Manufacturers of P&R Accumulators. Established 1889 PETO & RADFORD… | ||
| Scan302 | Continuation sheet of a letter of apology for errors from Peto & Radford. | ||
| View original record | PETO & RADFORD. CONTINUATION 1. E. Fowler Clark Esq., Messrs. Rolls Royce Ltd., writing in Continental trains leads to errors. With apologies, Yours faithfully, Wm Peto | ||
| Scan303 | Letter to Messrs. Peto & Radford resolving a misunderstanding about a battery failure. | ||
| View original record | X 3398 EFCl/T. 25th January, 1923. Messrs. Peto & Radford, 50, Grosvenor Gardens, London, S.W.1. Dear Sirs, I am very much obliged for your letter of explanation ref. P/C.241 of yesterday's date, in… | ||
| Scan304 | Letter from a supplier discussing the advantages of a single moulded battery box over separate cells for a 20 HP car. | ||
| View original record | X3398 PETO & RADFORD, 50, GROSVENOR GARDENS, LONDON, S.W.1. M/C.272 27th Feb. 1923. Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd., Nightingale Road, Derby. X.3398 X 4414 P Dear Sirs, In reply to your letter of the 22nd.… | ||
| Scan305 | Technical letter discussing battery cell removal, moulded materials, and impurities in Dagenite. | ||
| View original record | -2- Contd. With regard to your point about removing a faulty cell, now that six cell batteries have the connections burnt together this is no more serious with a moulded 6 compartment box than with 6… | ||
| Scan306 | The exhaustive testing of Dagenite boxes, detailing their superiority over cracked ebonite cells. | ||
| View original record | Contd. -3- Before putting Dagenite boxes on the market, very exhaustive tests were taken. Boxes were submitted to immersion in acid, in some cases strong acid, heated to 120°, sheets of Dagenite were… | ||
| Scan307 | Form recording the routine treatment of a car lighting and starting battery. | ||
| View original record | X. 3398. ROUTINE TREATMENT OF CAR LIGHTING & STARTING BATTERIES. Date:- 23-3-23 Battery under treatment:- Pa/R.B.D.T. 11/4 (105) Rated capacity:- 80.0 ampere hours. Received charged or uncharged:-… | ||
| Scan308 | Page two of a battery test report detailing charge data, density readings, weight, and ampere-hours realised. | ||
| View original record | -2- Contd. Date:- (6) Second charge:- Amperes. from to hours amp-hours. _________________________________________________ Total ____________ (7) Emptying and refilling, or adjusting densities and… | ||
| Scan309 | Cell densities and charge/discharge performance data. | ||
| View original record | Contd. -3- Date:- (12) Cell densities:- (1) 1120 (4) 1120 (2) 1125 (5) 1120 28-3-23 (3) 1125 (6) 1120 (13) Third charge equivalent to average current of 4.0 amperes 28-3-23 for 30 hours to 4-4-23 i.e.… | ||
| Scan310 | Calculation for the fifth charge equivalent to average current, resulting in ampere-hours. | ||
| View original record | (4) Contd. Date: 17-4-28 to 20-4-28 (12) Fifth charge equivalent to average current of 5.0 amperes for 24 hours i.e. ampere-hours = 120.0 [Watermark/Stamp text:] MVDEVA-CHOMTEA 180 DICKINSON BOND | ||
| Scan311 | Instructions regarding the performance of an experimental battery fitted to chassis 7LW. | ||
| View original record | RR 238 (300 Bks.) (SP 152. 6-11-18.) MP 197880 ooEFC X.3398 ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED. INSTRUCTIONS. To C L Harker 11-5-1923 Order No. Customer's No. The exp. battery was fitted to the new school car… | ||
| Scan312 | The replacement of a Peto & Radford 40/50 size battery on a School Car. | ||
| View original record | X3398 15.5.23. X.3398 - PETO & RADFORD BATTERY - 40/50 SIZE. P & R battery BDT11/4 (No.105) has now been fitted to School Car in place of P & R BDW11/2 (No.75). E.F.C. EFC. | ||
| Scan313 | Instructions and test results for a faulty battery taken from car no 7LW. | ||
| View original record | RR 300 (20 Bks.) (SK 354 5-12-22 MP 264049) X3398 108526 ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED. INSTRUCTIONS. To C.F.C. 31-5 '23 Order No. Customer's No. J.B.2. Re X3398 Re P&R BD11-2 (75) This battery was taken off… | ||
| Scan314 | Instruction sheet with handwritten results from a battery discharge test. | ||
| View original record | RR 300 (20 Bks.) (SK 354 5-12-22 MP 264049) X.3398 108528 ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED. INSTRUCTIONS. To C.T.C. 11-6 1923 Order No. Customer's No. J.B.4 Re Re P & R BD 11/2 (75) This battery after being fully… | ||
| Scan315 | The bench testing and performance analysis of a P & R battery from a 40/50 School Car. | ||
| View original record | X.3398. To Hr. from EFC. EFC2/T11.6.23. X.3398 - P & R BATTERY ON 40/50 SCHOOL CAR. You will recall that recently we changed the battery on this car for one of similar make and type, namely, P&R… | ||
| Scan316 | Letter to supplier Peto & Radford regarding the need for increased battery capacity on the 40/50 chassis. | ||
| View original record | Mailing. c. EFC. X.3398 --------- 1320. BY8-P13623. June 13/23. Wednesday. Messrs. Peto & Radford., 50 Grosvenor Gardens., LONDON. S.W.1. Dear Sirs., 40/50 CHASSIS. BATTERIES. In regard to the… | ||
| Scan317 | Letter discussing the removal of battery care instructions and shifting responsibility to the battery maker. | ||
| View original record | BY8-P13.6.23. contd. - 2 - There is one other point, namely, that since we are deleting from our Instruction Book, all instructions in regard to the care of the Battery, and throwing the onus of this… | ||
| Scan318 | Request to provide labels for two types of P & R Dagenite battery moulding samples for despatch. | ||
| View original record | To Wd. from EFC. X.3398 EFC3/T.8.6.23. Will you kindly provide labels for the following:- (1) 1 Complete P & R Dagenite moulding for 6-volt lighting & starting battery for Ford cars, made to Ford… | ||
| Scan319 | Letter from Peto & Radford acknowledging receipt of a letter about the return of sample Dagenite mouldings. | ||
| View original record | X.3398 Works, Dagenham Dock, Essex TELEPHONE VICTORIA 3667. 4-LINES. PRIVATE BRANCH EXCHANGE. TELEGRAMS CONCENTRATION, SOWEST, LONDON. Manufacturers of P&R Accumulators. Established 1889 PETO &… | ||
| Scan320 | Letter to Messrs. Peto & Radford regarding the return of P & R Dagenite battery moulding samples. | ||
| View original record | X3398 c. Wd. EFC2/T. 18th June, 1923. Messrs. Peto & Radford, 50, Grosvenor Gardens, London, S.W.1. Dear Sirs, We are returning to your Works at Dagenham Dock:- (1) A complete P & R Dagenite moulding… | ||
| Scan321 | Battery size and capacity with suppliers Peto & Radford and the Exide Company. | ||
| View original record | X.3398 EFC. WA. BY9-P19.6.23. X. 3398 . BATTERIES. In accordance with our decision I wrote to Messrs. Peto & Radford in regard to the question of whether they consider a larger battery than the one… | ||
| Scan322 | Letter from Peto & Radford concerning the supply of batteries for the 40/50 chassis. | ||
| View original record | COPY. PETO & RADFORD., 50 GROSNEVOR GARDENS., LONDON.S.W.1. M/C.166. 16th June.1923. Messrs. Rolls Royce Ltd., DERBY. Dear Sirs., We are in receipt of yours of the 13th inst., BYS.P13623 re batteries… | ||
| Scan323 | Battery weight versus performance, overcharging issues, and design improvements for car chassis. | ||
| View original record | - 2 - We realise that the subject must be looked at from all points of view and the writer having carried out a lot of fairly careful tests with batteries on his own 40/50 car tries to look at the… | ||
| Scan324 | Letter discussing the avoidance of design changes that would increase weight. | ||
| View original record | -2- to bring any pressure to bear on you, which involves increased weight, when we know you are anxious to reduce it. Yours faithfully, PETO & RADFORD. (Sgd) G.R.N. Minchin. | ||
| Scan325 | Battery issues, over-charging, and capacity for the 40/50 chassis. | ||
| View original record | x3398 R. EFC. BY11-P28.9.23. X.4288. X.3398. BATTERIES - 40/50 CHASSIS. X.664. Referring to R10/M20923 and EFC1/T24923, it would appear that R. considers that the call for a larger battery is based… | ||
| Scan326 | Weight of a battery box, comparing its use as useful weight versus the redundant weight in an Exide battery. | ||
| View original record | Contd. -2- BY11-P28.9.23. to put in the weight of our box into the battery as useful weight instead of as redundant weight in the case of the Exide. A want to apologise for returning to this point… | ||
| Scan327 | Acquisition of a dummy P & R battery for the 40/50 model to check dimensions and terminal layout. | ||
| View original record | To HY. from EFC. c. By/HEB. X3398b EFC1/T8.11.23. X.3398b - P & R BATTERY FOR 40/50 TO GO IN PRESENT STANDARD REAR OF RAME BATTERY BOX. This matter was discussed with Mr. Minchin during my visit, and… | ||
| Scan328 | Letter to supplier Messrs. Peto & Radford regarding the delivery of a dummy battery for a 40/50 HP chassis. | ||
| View original record | X.33986. EPC7/T. 16th November, 1923. Messrs. Peto & Radford, 50, Grosvenor Gardens, London, S.W.1. Dear Sirs, Battery for our 40/50 h.p. Chassis to go in present standard rear of frame box. We shall… | ||
| Scan329 | The redesign of the P. & R. Battery housing in response to complaints from coach-builders. | ||
| View original record | X. 3398 G. Wd. EFC. EP. c. W/S. BY3-P16.11.23. In view of the complaints made by Sales that the P. & R. Battery produced with the box combined with the Battery as a unit, is unsatisfactory to… | ||
| Scan330 | Letter from accumulator manufacturers Peto & Radford concerning a dummy battery. | ||
| View original record | X.3398 b. Works, Dagenham Dock, Essex TELEPHONE VICTORIA 3667. 4-LINES PRIVATE BRANCH EXCHANGE. TELEGRAMS CONCENTRATION, SOWEST, LONDON. Manufacturers of P&R Accumulators. Established 1889. PETO &… | ||
| Scan331 | Requesting to see a recently received dummy battery for P & R 40/50 models. | ||
| View original record | X.3398b. To EY. from EFC. EFC3/T19.11.23. X.3398b - P & R 40/50 BATTERIES OF STANDARD DIMENSIONS. I understand we have now received the dummy battery. If you have this in your office, I would like to… | ||
| Scan332 | Letter to Peto & Radford concerning a new battery design (TBD9) for the 40/50 HP Chassis. | ||
| View original record | X.3398b Wd6/NJ.19.11.23. 19th Novem.1923. Peto & Radford, 50, Grosvenor Gardens, London, S.W.1. Dear Sirs, Battery for 40/50 H.P. Chassis. We understand that in consequence of the objection which… | ||
| Scan333 | Letter from Peto & Radford regarding a battery development for the 40/50 Chassis and arranging a visit. | ||
| View original record | X33986 PETO & RADFORD, 50 GROSVENOR GARDENS, LONDON, S.W.1. M/A 2111. Nov. 21st. 1923. Messrs. Rolls-Royce Limited, Nightingale Road, DERBY. Dear Sirs, Battery for 40/50 Chassis. We have received… | ||
| Scan334 | Battery proposals for the 40/50 chassis, comparing options from Exide and P & R Battery Co. | ||
| View original record | Wd. from BY. c. EFC. x3398b BY8/P28.11.23. X.4617. X.3398b. X.4414. 40/50 CHASSIS; BATTERY. Whilst regretting my inability to be present at yesterday's interview with Mr. Minchin, as representing the… | ||
| Scan335 | Recommendation to make ebonite separators compulsory in the 20 HP P & R battery. | ||
| View original record | -2- BY8-P28.11.23. whilst dealing with the question of batteries I would like to add that I consider we should make the inclusion of an ebonite separators compulsory in the 20 HP. P & R battery as… | ||
| Scan336 | Proposals for P & R and Exide batteries and postponing a conference. | ||
| View original record | Y33986 EFC. c. Wd. EYS/P7.12.23. X.4414. X.3398.b X.4617. BATTERIES. With reference to our new proposals in regard to the P & R & Exide batteries, Mr. Minchin informs me that he will not be available… | ||
| Scan337 | Requesting a report on a Peto & Radford TBD11 battery fitted to a school car. | ||
| View original record | X3398 To KJP. from EFC. EFC5/T1.1.24. X.3398- P & R BATTERIES. Would you kindly instruct that a report be now sent to us of the Peto & Radford TBD11 battery on your School car 7-LW, which has been on… | ||
| Scan338 | Follow-up memo requesting a response regarding a P & R TBD11 battery fitted to car 7-LW. | ||
| View original record | X.3398 To KJP. from EFC. EFC6/T16.1.24. X.3398 - P & R BATTERIES. Could you kindly let us have an answer to our note EFC5/T1.1.24 re P & R TBD11 battery fitted to your car 7-LW. EFC. | ||
| Scan339 | Comparing the service performance of Peto & Radford batteries against Exide batteries. | ||
| View original record | X3398 BY. c. EFC. c. Hs. c. Hmr. c. Wd. X664. X.4414P X 4414E X. 3398✓ X. 4288. EP25/HlS.3.24. re. Batteries for Cars. We feel that we have now had sufficient experience in the use of batteries both… | ||
| Scan340 | The successful testing of Peto and Radford car batteries and a request for more time before testing a larger quantity. | ||
| View original record | To EP. from Hm. X3398 C. BY. C. BPC. C. Hs. G. Wd. Re Batteries for Cars. Your EP25/H18.3.24. Up to date we have only received 6 Peto and Radford Batteries for test. These have all passed our tests… | ||
| Scan341 | Electrical experimental record sheet for a P&R BDT11-4 battery. | ||
| View original record | ELECTRICAL EXPERIMENTAL RECORD SHEETS. P&R BDT11-4 Battery (105) X`3398. Date on. Location. Date off. REMARKS. Miles reading start. Miles reading fin.sh. Miles covered. Total miles. 26-1-23 | Sale |… | ||
| Scan342 | From EFC to Mr. Barkworth regarding the delivery of a battery case. | ||
| View original record | X 3398 To EP/Mr. Barkworth. from EFC. EFC3/T13.5.24. Herewith another battery case, the property of Messrs. Peto & Radford. 50 Grosvenor Gardens, London, S.W.1. We should be glad if you could arrange… | ||
| Scan343 | Letter to Mr. Minchin discussing battery capacity and modifications for the 40/50 HP model, ahead of a meeting with Mr. Royce. | ||
| View original record | c. Mailing. c. EFC. V 3398 BY9/H. 22. 5. 24. May 22nd, 1924. Thursday. Mr.G.R.Minchin, 50, Grosvenor Gardens, London. S. W. 1. Dear Mr.Minchin, Many thanks for your letter of the 21st inst, just… | ||
| Scan344 | The second page of a letter proposing to involve the Exide Company with the 20 HP battery. | ||
| View original record | - 2 - BY9/H. 22.5.24. -------------------- in regard to the 20 HP. battery propose to bring the Exide Company into line with your present position. Yours faithfully, TECHNICAL PRODUCTION ENGINEER. FOR… | ||
| Scan345 | Requesting arrangements for the return of a faulty P & R Battery BDT.II for repair. | ||
| View original record | X 3398 To Wd. from EFC. EFC/T14.6.24. X.3398 - P & R BATTERY BDT.II. We have one of these batteries which we consider it worth while returning to the makers for repair. One cell only of this battery… | ||
| Scan346 | The repair of a P & R battery, type ETD.11, from chassis 98-NK for use on experimental cars. | ||
| View original record | X 3398 To Wd. from EFC. EFC5/T2.7.24. X.3398 - P & R BATTERY TYPE ETD.11. EX CHASSIS 98-NK. O/N.30973. We have noted the remarks contained in Messrs. Peto & Radford's letter EB/HH.694. of the 1st… | ||
| Scan347 | Instruction sheet detailing the examination and failure of a ParBD11/2 battery from chassis 98NK. | ||
| View original record | ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED. INSTRUCTIONS. To: C.J.C. Order No.: Customer's No.: X3398 Re.: JB.58. Date: 14-8-1924 Re failure of ParBD11/2 Battery (75) This battery was reported faulty whilst on chassis 98NK… | ||
| Scan348 | Attempts to recondition a battery that is failing to hold its charge. | ||
| View original record | RR 300 (20 Bks.) (SK 354 5-12-22 MP 264049) 108606 ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED. INSTRUCTIONS. II To Order No. Customer's No. Re J.B.58. was then charged up again, emptied of acid, washed out with distilled… | ||
| Scan349 | Service and performance log for battery number 75. | ||
| View original record | X/3898 BATTERY RECORD. Battery No. 75. Battery P & R BDL1/2. X.3898. Date. | Service on. | If on car miles run. | If on test notes re use. | Total miles run. | Remarks re performance. 5.2.22. | 6-EX.… | ||
| Scan350 | Electrical experimental record sheet detailing test dates, locations, remarks, and mileage. | ||
| View original record | ELECTRICAL EXPERIMENTAL RECORD SHEETS. P & R BD-1/2. (75) Contd. Date on | Location | Date off. | Remarks. | Miles reading start. | Miles reading finish. | Miles covered. | Total miles. --- | --- |… | ||
| Scan351 | The dismantling and condition analysis of a P & R BDL1/2 battery, focusing on cell failure due to sediment. | ||
| View original record | To EFC. JB.63. X.3398 9.9.24. X.3398- DISMANTLING OF P & R BDl1/2 BATTERY (75) The following are points observed in the dismantling of the above battery. General. Battery box in excellent condition.… | ||
| Scan352 | Inquiring about the status and condition of an experimental Peto & Radford battery fitted to a school car. | ||
| View original record | X.3398 To Mr. Bowering. (Demonstration School). EFCl/T23.9.24. X. 3398 - PETO & RADFORD BATTERY: Unless it has failed, or has been changed for any reason, you should have a Peto & Radford type BDT.11… | ||
| Scan353 | Satisfactory performance of a Peto and Radford battery after 16,000 miles. | ||
| View original record | X.3398 To EFC. AJB1/H24.9.24. X.3398 RE PETO AND RADFORD BATTERY. With further reference to your EFC1/T23.9.24. the above battery has completed approximately 16,000 miles, and has behaved very… | ||
| Scan354 | The service and potential life testing of a Peto & Radford battery. | ||
| View original record | X.3398 To AJB. from EFC. EFC1/T25.9.24. X.3398 - PETO & RADFORD BATTERY. Reference your A/B1/H24.9.24, for the present we would prefer this battery to continue service on your car. Should we, however,… | ||
| Scan355 | Faulty Peto & Radford battery that is unable to retain its charge. | ||
| View original record | To EFC. X. 3398 AJB1/H7.10.24. X.3398. - PETO & RADFORD BATTERY. Since my report to you re the above reference AJB1/H24.9.24. this battery has started to give trouble. We have had same into the Works… | ||
| Scan356 | Requesting a Peto & Radford battery be handed over for investigation. | ||
| View original record | X.3398 To AJB. from EFC. EFC7/T7.10.24. X.3398 - PETO & RADFORD BATTERY. Reference your AJB1/H7.10.24, this battery should now be handed to us for investigation, as suggested. EFC. | ||
| Scan357 | The experimental testing, specifications, and performance of Exide 6BXE5/5FL and P & R BHT.11 batteries. | ||
| View original record | Contd. -2- XB398 EFCL/T11.10.24. (Extract) Exide 6BXE5/5FL. X4611 As an experiment on the possible prolongation of the life of the plates of this battery, we got the Exide Co. to make up three… | ||
| Scan358 | Electrical experimental record sheet for a battery, tracking usage, mileage, and repairs. | ||
| View original record | ELECTRICAL EXPERIMENTAL RECORD SHEETS. PaRB DT 11-6 Battery / 130 X 3398 Date on. | Location. | Date off. | Remarks. | Miles reading start. | Miles reading finish. | Miles covered. | Total miles.… | ||
| Scan359 | Amendment to the specifications for sealing Peto & Radford batteries. | ||
| View original record | EFC. from Wd. C. to By. X3398 Wd2/NJ31.3.25. Peto & Radford Batteries. I attach hereto copy of letter from these people dated 30th inst. regarding the sealing of the cells of their batteries. I… | ||
| Scan360 | Letter from supplier Peto and Radford about problems with sealing battery cells as previously instructed, causing acid leakage. | ||
| View original record | COPY. PETO AND RADFORD., 50, GROSVENOR GARDENS, LONDON.S.W.1. Our Ref. M/5. March 30th 1925. Messrs. Rolls Royce Ltd., DERBY. Dear Sirs, You may remember that some months ago there was correspondence… | ||
| Scan361 | Specifications for sealing Peto & Radford and Exide batteries. | ||
| View original record | X 33987 To Wd. from EFC. c. By. EFC6/T31.3.25. X. 4414P. PETO & RADFORD BATTERIES. With reference to your Wd2/NJ31.3.25, for a long time now, ever since the Exide started sealing over the tops of the… | ||
| Scan362 | Continuation of a document regarding the prevention of acid getting into battery spaces. | ||
| View original record | Contd. -2- EFC6/T31.3.25. at the top and so prevent acid getting in spaces which may exist at the bottom of the battery outside and between the cells. EFC. | ||
| Scan363 | Electrical experimental record sheet for a Part BD11/7 Battery, tracking its usage and mileage. | ||
| View original record | ELECTRICAL EXPERIMENTAL RECORD SHEETS. PART BD11/7 Battery (144) X 3398. Date on. | Location. | Date off. | REMARKS. | Miles reading start. | Miles reading finish. | Miles covered. | Total miles.… | ||
| Scan364 | Confirming a verbal arrangement to replace a battery on car chassis 44-PK. | ||
| View original record | X3398 To RHC. from EFC. EFC1/T19.6.25. RE BATTERY ON 44-PK. This will confirm our verbal arrangement that you will have removed and returned to us from 44-PK the old type P & R BDT/11 battery, and fit… | ||
| Scan365 | Instructions for dismantling a car battery and a report on its condition. | ||
| View original record | RR 239 (150 BKS.) (DB 481-8-12-24) MP 306975 X.3378 ROLLS-ROYCE LTD. INSTRUCTIONS. To: E.C.B. 20-5-1926 Order No. J.C.25. Customer's No. X 3378 Re Dismantling of P&R BDT11-7 Battery (Mk4) This battery… | ||
| Scan366 | Report detailing the failure analysis of a battery, noting buckled plates and suggesting ebonite separators for longer life. | ||
| View original record | ROLLS-ROYCE LTD. INSTRUCTIONS. II 19 To Order No. JC 25 Customer's No. lost very little active material & were quite strong mechanically, but were badly buckled which had caused the periphery of the… | ||
| Scan367 | Capacity and weight differences between old and new starter batteries. | ||
| View original record | BY/C. X30982 To BY/HEB. from EFC. EFC6/T25.8.27. With reference to the attached P.C. from customer, the type of starter battery referred to by him is the old type in the teak case with teak lid for… | ||
| Scan368 | Graph chart showing the results of an electrical test with calculated values. | ||
| View original record | X 3398 P & R B.D.T. 11/1 28-3-23 REGD TRADE MARK Amps per Div = .294 Average amperes = 9.85 Ampere hours = 45.90 Ohms in circuit = 1.17 | ||
| Scan369 | Graph chart recording electrical measurements including amperes, ampere-hours, and ohms. | ||
| View original record | P & R BDTH/1/ 74 17 - 4 - 23 Amps per Div = .289 Average amperes = 9.8N Ampert hours = 45.7 Ohms in circuit = 1.17 REGD. TRADE MARK X3398 | ||
| Scan370 | Graph chart with handwritten calculations from an electrical test. | ||
| View original record | P&R BD11-2 28-5-23 75 Average amps = 9.73 Amps per Div = .289 Ampere hours = 56.75 Ohms in circuit = 1.17ω 9/32. X3348 REGD. TRADE MARK MEGGER | ||
| Scan371 | Graph chart recording an electrical performance test over a period of 9 hours. | ||
| View original record | 75. P&RBDII-2 13-2-24 95lb 75 a.h. 9.0 hours Average amperes = 6.36 Ampere hours = 57.2 .60 1.80w REGD: TRADE MARK 'MEGGER' | ||
| Scan372 | Graph chart detailing a battery discharge test with calculated results. | ||
| View original record | X.3398 END OF CHART RECD. TRADE MARK MEGER CHING 21 3-4-24 130/P&RTBDII-6 95lb 80a.h. Average amperes = 6.69 Hours = 8.66 Ampere hours = 57.9 P/ot .61 1.80w. 157 REPAIRED | ||