Rolls-Royce Archives
| Identifier | Entry | ||
| Scan001 | Outlining decisions on the 40/50 chassis battery, including adopting Exide's proposals and arranging a future conference. | ||
| View original record | Wd. from BY. c. EFC. X4617 BY8/P28.11.23. X.4617. X.3398b. 40/50 CHASSIS: BATTERY. X.4414. Whilst regretting my inability to be present at yesterday's interview with Mr. Minchin, as representing the P… | ||
| Scan002 | Recommending the compulsory use of ebonite separators in the 20 HP P & R battery. | ||
| View original record | -2- 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 well, as… | ||
| Scan003 | Standardisation of 40/50 and 20 HP batteries. | ||
| View original record | x4617 To EY. from EFC. c. Wd. EFC2/T30.11.23. X.4617. RE 40/50 and 20 H.P. BATTERIES. X.4414. Answering your Ey8/P28.11.23, presumably it will also be necessary for Mr. Minchin, Mr. McKinnon and… | ||
| Scan004 | New battery proposals, the postponement of a conference due to illness, and ebonite separators. | ||
| View original record | EFC. c. Wd. x4617 EY5/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… | ||
| Scan005 | Secret memo discussing the fixed dimensions for batteries and their boxes for the 40/50 & E.A.C. car models. | ||
| View original record | X.4617 (Corrected copy) S E C R E T. To Da. from EFC. c. EX. EFC2/T20.12.23. X.4617 - RE BATTERIES FOR 40/50 & E.A.C. The dimensions of batteries for the present 40/50 car are, as I daresay you know,… | ||
| Scan006 | Query regarding proposed battery dimensions for the E.A.C. chassis and 40/50 cars. | ||
| View original record | Contd. -2- EFC2/T20.12.23. make new plate moulds, etc. What we are anxious to know at the moment is what is being proposed for the E.A.C. chassis. It would be more worth while our settling upon these… | ||
| Scan007 | Secret internal memorandum discussing battery options and fitting issues for 40/50 & E.A.C. models. | ||
| View original record | H. M. 888A (100 T) S. H 159. 11-8-20::G. 2900 X.4617. TO EFC. FROM DA. S E C R E T. DA9/M18. 1. 24. X.4617. re. BATTERIES FOR 40/50 & E.A.C. We regret the delay in replying to your EFC2/T201223. but… | ||
| Scan008 | Fitment of P & R and Exide batteries in a car frame. | ||
| View original record | (2) frame, and the P & R battery on the runningboard where-ever it can be used. With EAC.5. we come to the first car in which there will be a chance of ample room for the battery in the frame, and we… | ||
| Scan009 | Correcting an error where the dimensions for a Goshawk battery were given instead of those for the 40/50 model. | ||
| View original record | X 4617. E. A. C. EFC3/T25.1.24. To Da. from EFC. c. By. X 4617. RE BATTERIES FOR 40/50 & E.A.C. We have your note Da9/M18.1.24. On first reading your fourth paragraph, we suspected something wrong,… | ||
| Scan010 | Correspondence regarding battery dimensions and capacity for a 40/50 HP Chassis. | ||
| View original record | X.4617. EFC. from Wd. C. to By. [crossed out] Wd4/NJ25.1.24. X. 4617. 40/50 H.P.Chassis - Batteries. We are in receipt of a letter from Messrs. Peto & Radford, dated 24th inst. as follows:- "We have… | ||
| Scan011 | Forwarding a letter from the Chloride Electrical Storage Co. Ltd. regarding lug terminals on batteries for the 40/50 HP Chassis. | ||
| View original record | EFC. from Wd. c. to By. X.4617 Wd1/NJ28.1.24. X.4617. 40/50 H.P.Chassis - Batteries. I attach hereto copy of letter from the Chloride Electrical Storage Co.Ltd. dated 25th inst., together with copy of… | ||
| Scan012 | Letter from a battery supplier discussing dimensions and terminal specifications for a 40/50 HP chassis. | ||
| View original record | COPY OF LETTER FROM:- THE CHLORIDE ELECTRICAL STORAGE COMPANY LIMITED. CLIFTON JUNCTION, NR MANCHESTER. Our Reference ECM/EH. 25th January 1924. Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd., D E R B Y. Dear Sirs,… | ||
| Scan013 | Continuation page of a letter from The Chloride Electrical Storage Company Ltd. concerning battery cell patterns. | ||
| View original record | Continuation Page........1... Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd., Derby. battery will be made up of three distinct patterns of cells, whereas if conical lug terminals are agreed to as in the 20 h.p. chassis… | ||
| Scan014 | Specification for an 'Exide' battery for 40/50 HP cars. | ||
| View original record | COPY. THE CHLORIDE ELECTRICAL STORAGE COMPANY LIMITED. CLIFTON JUNCTION, NR MANCHESTER. ECM/EH. 25th January. 1924. Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd., D E R B Y. SPECIFICATION of "EXIDE" BATTERY FOR ROLLS… | ||
| Scan015 | Correspondence regarding battery specifications, dimensions, and quotations for the 40/50 HP Chassis. | ||
| View original record | EFC. from Wd. C. to By. X.4617. Wd1/NJ31.1.24. X.4617. 40/50 H.P.Chassis - Batteries. I confirm mine Wd1/NJ28.1.24, also mine Wd4/NJ25.1.24. Yesterday afternoon Mr.Minchin of Messrs.Peto and Radford… | ||
| Scan016 | Battery delivery timelines and a required decision on terminal design. | ||
| View original record | - 2 - "and we shall be able to make deliveries of any "batteries which you are good enough to order from "us by the end of March. "A decision regarding the end terminals of the "battery is desired at… | ||
| Scan017 | Confirming a letter was sent to battery suppliers regarding the 40/50 HP Chassis. | ||
| View original record | EFC. from Wd. c. to By X. 4617 Wd8/NJ1.2.24. X. 4617. 40/50 H.P. Chassis - Batteries. Referring to mine Wd1/NJ31.1.24 and my conversation with you at lunch today, I hand you herewith copy of… | ||
| Scan018 | Letter to The Chloride Electrical Storage Co. Ltd. about modifying battery terminal specifications for the 40/50 HP Chassis. | ||
| View original record | Wd6/WJ1224 1st February, 1924. Messrs. The Chloride Electrical Storage Co.Ltd., Clifton Junction, Nr. Manchester. Dear Sirs, Battery for our 40/50 H.P. Chassis. We duly received yours ref.- ECM/EH. of… | ||
| Scan019 | Altering the 40/50 chassis battery specification to ensure terminals are identical and interchangeable. | ||
| View original record | To Wd. from EFC. c. to BY. X4617 EFC1/LG2.2.24. X.4617 - RE. LARGER 40/50 CHASSIS BATTERIES MADE BY P & R. AND EXIDE. Answering your Wd1/NJ28.1.24 and confirming our conversation. We agree and… | ||
| Scan020 | Confirming the price of batteries for the 40/50 HP chassis from supplier Peto & Radford. | ||
| View original record | EFC. from Wd. to Bv X.4617 Wd7/NJ4.2.24. X.4617. 40/50 HP. Chassis - Batteries. I confirm mine Wd8/NJ1.2.24. We are now in receipt of a letter from Peto & Radford, dated 1st inst. stating that their… | ||
| Scan021 | Final details and manufacturing approval for the new 40/50 HP chassis battery. | ||
| View original record | EFC. from Wd. X. 4617. Wd8/NJ5.2.24. X. 4617. 40/50 HP. Chassis - Batteries. I confirm mine Wd7/NJ4.2.24. Mr. Minchin has 'phoned me today asking whether all details of the new 40/50 HP. battery are… | ||
| Scan022 | Letter regarding correspondence with Chloride Co. and Peto & Radford about battery cell terminals for the 40/50 HP Chassis. | ||
| View original record | EFC. from Wd. C. to By. [struck through] X.4617. Wd2/NJ13.2.24. 40/50 HP.Chassis - Batteries. I confirm mine Wd2/NJ11.2.24. Yesterday we received a letter from the Chloride Co. stating that the… | ||
| Scan023 | Copy of a letter from Peto and Radford to Rolls Royce regarding battery connection specifications and issues. | ||
| View original record | X. 4617 COPY OF LETTER FROM:- PETO AND RADFORD 50, GROSVENOR GARDENS, LONDON. S.W.1. Our Ref....M/5. 12th February. 1924. Messrs. Rolls Royce Ltd., DERBY. Dear Sirs, We have yours of the 8th inst.… | ||
| Scan024 | Battery connection issues on the 40/50 and 20HP chassis, proposing to adopt the 40/50 scheme on the 20HP. | ||
| View original record | X.46/7. Wd. c. EFC. BY2-P14.2.24. 40/50 CHASSIS - BATTERIES. In reply to Wd2/NJ11224 and Wd2/NJ13224, we have not, to my knowledge, experienced trouble from loose connections on the 40/50 chassis. So… | ||
| Scan025 | Retaining the existing bolted cell-to-cell connections for new P. & R. and Exide batteries on the 40/50 HP model. | ||
| View original record | X4617 To Wd. from EFC. c. to BY. EFC2/LG14.2.24. 40/50 HP. X.4617 - NEW P. & R. AND EXIDE BATTERIES. Answering your Wd2/NJ13.2.24 and with reference to BY2/F14.2.24. We may say we entirely agree with… | ||
| Scan026 | Specification No. 301 for a 40/50 HP chassis lighting and starting 12-volt battery. | ||
| View original record | X4617 EFC1/T8.3.24. SPECIFICATION No.301 OF RR. 40/50 HP. CHASSIS LIGHTING & STARTING BATTERY (12 VOLT) X664 X4617 (1) CAPACITY OF BATTERY. The ampere hour discharge capacity (actual) of the battery… | ||
| Scan027 | Specifications for a battery, including its case, weight, and the dimensions of its cells. | ||
| View original record | FCL/T8.3.24. -2- Contd. (or two) should be suitably fitted between the two middle cells of the battery to afford support to the sides of the case. The material of the case should be wood of the most… | ||
| Scan028 | Page detailing specifications for battery cells, their layout, terminals, and connections, including a diagram. | ||
| View original record | Contd. -3- (9) INDIVIDUAL CELLS. Each cell will be a complete unit in itself so that there is absolutely no possibility of internal cell to cell leakage. (10) DISPOSITION OF CELLS IN THE BATTERY. This… | ||
| Scan029 | Specifications for battery cell sealing compound and plate grids. | ||
| View original record | X4617 -4- Contd. (12) SEALING COMPOUND. The cells should be completely sealed over their tops only. This means that sealing compound should not be allowed completely to fill the interstices between… | ||
| Scan030 | Technical specifications for the design of car batteries, covering components and operational considerations. | ||
| View original record | EFCL/TS.3.24. -5- (14) SEPARATORS. The material and thickness of the separators should be such as absolutely to prevent any possibility of short circuits from plate to plate during the life of the… | ||
| Scan031 | Request to obtain three standard 40/50 batteries for the Experimental Department. | ||
| View original record | X 4617. To Wd. from EFC. EFC6/T11.6.24. X.4617E/P - STANDARD 40/50 BATTERIES. Will you kindly obtain for the Expl. Dept. two of the new standard 40/50 size Exide batteries, and one of the new standard… | ||
| Scan032 | Confirming the acquisition and transfer of new Exide and P & R batteries for 40/50 HP models. | ||
| View original record | X4618 (crossed out) EFC. Wd/AW10/W16.6.24. In accordance with yours EFC6/T11.6.24 we have obtained two new standard 40/50 HP. Exide Batteries and one new standard 40/50 HP. P & R Battery. We have… | ||
| Scan033 | Battery availability and replacement options for 40/50 chassis. | ||
| View original record | x4617 To RHC. from EFC. CWH. EFC1/T12.7.24. RE 40/50 BATTERIES. --------------------- At the time of writing chassis 35-PK, and 44-PK and 98-NK, are equipped for the P & R battery type TBD11, a… | ||
| Scan034 | The weight of the new standardized 40/50 battery. | ||
| View original record | X4617 To By. from EFC. c. Wd. EFC2/T14.I.24. X.4617. STANDARDIZED 40/50 BATTERY. You will be interested to know the weights of the new type 40/50 batteries of Exide and P & R make. The weight of each… | ||
| Scan035 | Correspondence concerning battery specifications and a discrepancy in cell height for 20HP and 40/50HP models. | ||
| View original record | X.4617. EFC. from Wd. c. to By. Wd11/NJ21.7.24. X.4642?. 20 HP. Exide Battery to P & R Pattern. Our specification 302. Your note EFC1/T14.7.24. &Specification EFC2/T11.7.24. X.4617. 40/50 HP. Battery… | ||
| Scan036 | Extract from a letter regarding revised specifications for batteries. | ||
| View original record | Extract from letter received from:- PETO & RADFORD, 50, GROSVENOR GARDENS, LONDON, S.W.1. Our ref. M/C.187. 18th July, 1924. Messrs Rolls-Royce Ltd., Nightingale Road, DERBY. Dear Sirs, "With further… | ||
| Scan037 | Letter providing comments on specifications, particularly regarding sealing compound. | ||
| View original record | Contd. -2- No.12. Sealing compound. We think you should state that it can be poured between the centre cells where the bicycle spokes are so as to cover these up and protect them from acid should any… | ||
| Scan038 | 20 HP and 40/50 HP battery specifications, and the need to decide on battery terminals. | ||
| View original record | EFC. from Wd. c. to Ey. X.4617. Wd13/NJ/30.7.24. X.4642E. 20 HP. Exide Battery to P & R Pattern. Our Specification 302. Your note EFC1/T14.7.24. & Specification EFC2/T11.7.24. X.4617. 40/50 HP.… | ||
| Scan039 | Letter from The Chloride Electrical Storage Co. Ltd. discussing battery specifications for a 40/50 HP Chassis. | ||
| View original record | Extract from letter from:- THE CHLORIDE ELECTRICAL STORAGE CO.LTD., Clifton Junction, Nr. Manchester. 29th July, 1924. Ref. WD/NJ. Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd., Derby. Dear Sirs, Your ref. Wd6/NJ15.7.24 &… | ||
| Scan040 | Letter from The Chloride Elec. Storage Co. Ltd. discussing battery construction and protection from acid. | ||
| View original record | -2- Contd. a uniform spacing between the two centre cells. Compound poured around the two cycle spokes would guard against the risk of acid attacking them as the result of a broken box. We shall be… | ||
| Scan041 | Specifications for 20 HP and 40/50 HP chassis accumulators and related correspondence. | ||
| View original record | EFC. from Wd. c. to Ey. X.4617. Wd1/NJ11.8.24. X.4642E. 20 HP. Exide Battery to P & R pattern. Our Specification 302. Your note EFC1/T14.7.24 & Specification EFC2/T11.7.24. X.4617. 40/50 HP Battery -… | ||
| Scan042 | Specification and performance testing of a 40/50 HP chassis battery. | ||
| View original record | To Wd. from EFC. c. EY. X4617 EFC5/T12.8.24. X.4617 - 40/50 HP. CHASSIS BATTERY. SPECIFICATION 301. EFC1/T8.3.24. With reference to your Wd11/NJ21.7.24, Wd13/NJ30.7.24 and Wd1/NJ11.8.24, we have… | ||
| Scan043 | And responding to clauses regarding battery and generator specifications. | ||
| View original record | Contd. -2- EFC5/T12.8.24. Clause 6. So much the better if there are two central stays in place of one. Clause 7. We had recently reduced the weight limit from 115 lbs. to 110 lbs, realising that we… | ||
| Scan044 | Continued discussion on battery specifications, referencing clauses and queries for Messrs. P & R. | ||
| View original record | Contd. -3- EFCB/T12.8.24. Clause 6. As in the P & R case, so much the better if there are two central stays instead of one. Clause 12. We do not know for certain whether the figure of 8-9/16" given by… | ||
| Scan045 | Salient points of the 40/50 battery specification number 801. | ||
| View original record | X 4617 23.9.24. X.664 X4617 SALIENT POINTS OF 40/50 BATTERY SPECIFICATION No.801. (1) Capacity 70 ampere-hours approximately. (2) (3) High rate discharge 110 amperes for six minutes. (4) Maximum… | ||
| Scan046 | Comparison of different car batteries, including models from Fullers and Exide, and their suitability for a standard battery box. | ||
| View original record | Contd. Extract X4617 -8- EFC1/T11.10.24. This battery is not of suitable dimensions for being placed in our standard battery box on the car, but on account of the good results Messrs. Fullers have… | ||
| Scan047 | Comparison of various battery types, detailing their discharge curves, capacity results and weights. | ||
| View original record | Contd. -9-7 EFCL/T17.10.24. more particularly with the Exide 6EXRE5 batteries, and either of the two should give excellent service. They are precisely in accordance with our up-to-date specification… | ||
| Scan048 | Revision to the 40/50 Battery Specification No. 301. | ||
| View original record | X 4617 To Wd. } from EFC. " By________ EFC1/T27.10.24. RE 40/50 BATTERY SPECN. NO. 301. Herewith please receive revised item (12) of Specification No. 301 - 40/50 Battery. dated 8.3.24. Will you… | ||
| Scan049 | Amendment to Specification 301 for the 40/50 HP battery's sealing compound, including supplier feedback. | ||
| View original record | EFC. from Wd. X4617 Wd5/WJ18.11.24. 40/50 HP.Battery - Specification 301. With EFC1/T27.10.24 you sent me an amendment of Clause 12 of Specification 301 (your ref: EFC1/T8.3.24). This amendment was… | ||
| Scan050 | Specification 301 for the 40/50 HP battery, discussing sealing compound and temperature limits. | ||
| View original record | XL4617 To Wd. from EFC. EFC3/T19.11.24. X. 4617. 40/50 HP. BATTERY. SPECIFICATION 301. Answering your Wd5/NJ18.11.24, we agree with you that Messrs. P & R's remarks which you quote are superfluous.… | ||
| Scan051 | Price list for P & R Standard and Exide batteries for 40/50 and 20 HP models. | ||
| View original record | X4617 10.12.24. RE BATTERIES. X4617 X4642 The price of the 40/50 P & R Standard battery is £6.12.6. " " " Exide " " £6.14.6. " " " 20 HP.P & R Standard battery is £4.7.6. " " " Exide " " £4.8.6. EFC. | ||
| Scan052 | Description of the 12-volt electrical system, accumulator reliability, and the prevention of battery undercharging. | ||
| View original record | X4617 Extract from R1/M9.4.25. EAC. DESCRIPTION. X.8780. X.4617. This model retains the same 12 volt electrical system, and we are pleased to say that accumulators, like tyres, are now much more… | ||
| Scan053 | Adoption of 'burnt-up' battery connections for the 40/50 HP model. | ||
| View original record | X.4617 COPY. Wd. BY10/H.4.5.25. 40/50 HP. BATTERIES. We have heard from Messrs. Peto and Radford again, pressing us to adopt the burnt-up connection from cell to cell. We have of course already… | ||
| Scan054 | Inquiry to Chloride Electrical Storage Co. Ltd. regarding a preference for burnt-up versus bolted-up battery cell connections. | ||
| View original record | COPY. Wd7/NJ5525. 5th May, 1925. Messrs. The Chloride Electrical Storage Co.Ltd., Clifton Junction, Nr. Manchester. Dear Sirs, 40/50 HP. Chassis. Lighting & Starting Battery 6-RR-5-1. Our Specn. 301.… | ||
| Scan055 | Forwarding a letter from The Chloride Electrical Storage Co. Ltd. about 40/50 HP batteries. | ||
| View original record | X4617 By. from Wd. c.to EFC. Wd8/NJ11.5.25. 40/50 HP.Batteries. In reply to By10/H4.5.25, I attach hereto copy of letter from The Chloride Electrical Storage Co.Ltd. dated 8th inst. I shall be glad if… | ||
| Scan056 | Letter from a battery supplier discussing the pros and cons of burned-up versus bolted battery connections. | ||
| View original record | COPY OF LETTER FROM:- THE CHLORIDE ELECTRICAL STORAGE CO.LTD. CLIFTON JUNCTION, NR MANCHESTER. Our Reference ECM/EH. 8th May. 1925. Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd., D E R B Y. Dear Sirs, 40/50 h.p. Chassis -… | ||
| Scan057 | Letter from The Chloride Electrical Storage Company Ltd. discussing bolted versus burned battery connections. | ||
| View original record | Sheet No.2. Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd., Derby. individual cell has to be examined internally, it is necessary to break the connection, and facilities for re-making the connection are not always handy.… | ||
| Scan058 | And deciding on the type of battery connections for the 40/50 HP car. | ||
| View original record | X4617E c. EFC. BY4/H. 12.5.25. BATTERIES FOR 40/50 HP. CAR. -------------------------- Referring to Wd8/NJ. 11.5.25. and the Chloride Company's letter of the 8th inst. we think in this matter the… | ||
| Scan059 | 40/50 HP batteries, sent in response to a previous query. | ||
| View original record | X4617 EFC.from Wd. Wd6/NJ13.5.25. Re 40/50 HP.Batteries. In response to EFC2/T12.5.25, I send you herewith copies of:- By10/H4.5.25. Wd7/W5525 I notice that By. has sent you a copy of By4/H12.5.25. Wd… | ||
| Scan060 | Requesting an order for P & R and Exide 40/50 batteries for several experimental cars. | ||
| View original record | X 4617. To Wd. from EFC. EFC3/T5.6.25. X.4617. RE 40/50 BATTERIES. Further to, and independently of, our EFC1/T 5.6.25, it now transpires that a number of 40/50 expl. cars (7-EX, 8-EX 9-EX and 10-EX)… | ||
| Scan061 | The current prices for Exide and P&R chassis batteries. | ||
| View original record | X4617 To Ms. from EFC. EFC1/T26.6.25. RE BATTERIES. X.4617. X.4642. X.4289. 6 Would you kindly let me know the prices right up to date which we are paying for the Exide and P & R 40/50 and 20 HP.… | ||
| Scan062 | And suggesting the actual battery capacities for 40/50 HP and 20 HP chassis. | ||
| View original record | X4617 To BY/HEB. from EFC. EFC1/T10.8.25. X.664 - BATTERIES FOR 40/50 AND 20 HP. CHASSIS. X4617 X4642 With reference to the attached we cannot give very definitely the actual capacities of the… | ||
| Scan063 | Request for information on the life of P & R and Exbde batteries for Silver Ghost & 20 HP cars. | ||
| View original record | X 4617 To D/BB. from EFC. EFC/T11.11.25. This will confirm that you will kindly supply us with information concerning life (technically) of present standard P & R. and Exbde batteries on customers'… | ||
| Scan064 | Battery service, listing battery makes for different chassis and investigating recent customer complaints. | ||
| View original record | X4617 EFC. D/BP4/CW12. 11. 25. RE : BATTERY SERVICE. EFC/T11. 11. 25. I do not know exactly what information you are seeking, in regard to the batteries referred to. If you desire to know the… | ||
| Scan065 | Various instances of battery failures and defects on different chassis. | ||
| View original record | -2- GDK-37. Peto & Radford battery - leaking after being in use for 2 weeks. Replaced by makers. 44-G-4. C.A.V. Battery - Travelling Inspector reports in bad condition. Owner recommended to take up… | ||
| Scan066 | Clarifying interest is only in failures of current standard batteries for the 40/50 and 20 HP models. | ||
| View original record | X467 To D/BP. from EFC. EFC2/T16.11.25. RE BATTERIES. Thank you for your D/BP4/CW12.11.25 . I am not interested in failures of any batteries except the present standard; that is to say :- For the… | ||
| Scan067 | List of battery types for 40/50 HP and 20 HP car models. | ||
| View original record | Y467 16.11.25. RE BATTERIES. 40/50 HP. Exide 6RH5. P & R. RR.11. 20 HP. Exide 6XL3/4. P & R. TBD.7. EFC. | ||
| Scan068 | Report comparing the low rate discharge capacity and weight of various batteries including Exide, Fuller, and Oldham models. | ||
| View original record | (Extract) x4617 -3- Contd. EFCL/T30.11.25. Exide 6RHS/1 and P & R RR.11 Batteries. x664 These are our present standards, notes upon which were given in our EFCL/T17.10.24. Typical low and high rate… | ||
| Scan069 | Report comparing the performance of Fuller, Oldham, Exide, and P&R batteries based on discharge capacity tests. | ||
| View original record | EFC1/T30.11.25. -4- Contd. Further, on sheet X we show a comparison of curves of the two standards and the experimental Fuller and Oldham made to the standard specification, and it will be noted that… | ||
| Scan070 | The cell composition and testing status of various battery types. | ||
| View original record | EFCR/T30.11.25. -5- Contd. S1, S2, S3, S4. Each of these batteries consists of three standard P & R and three standard Exide cells in alternate order. Two of these are at present on experimental… | ||
| Scan071 | Reports of battery failures on 40/50 & 20 HP models and a proposal to reduce generator output. | ||
| View original record | To EY. from EFC. X4617 EFC1/T24.11.25. RE BATTERY FAILURES ON 40/50 & 20 HP. X46427 I receive unofficial and vague reports from various sources of failures of batteries of the new standard types, but… | ||
| Scan072 | Battery charging resistances and adjusting the control brush angle. | ||
| View original record | Contd. -2- EFC1/T24.11.25. charging resistances of batteries, but I do not propose to ask for a change of control brush angle to reduce the output until I am thoroughly satisfied that such is the… | ||
| Scan073 | Reports of battery failures, dynamo current, and proposed replacement procedures. | ||
| View original record | X. 4617. EFC. BY22/H. 25.11.25. BATTERIES. -------------- I am not prepared to accept, on their face values, reports of our present type batteries failing in a very short period of running. Our… | ||
| Scan074 | Dates of first fitting for standard batteries to 40/50 and 20 HP chassis. | ||
| View original record | x4617 To NRC. from EFC. EFC5/T26.11.25. x4617 x4642 RE DATES OF FIRST FITTING PRESENT STANDARD BATTERIES TO CHASSIS. The dates which I have obtained from the Order Office at which commence the… | ||
| Scan075 | Instructions for a comparison test on charging 40/50 batteries to find the effects of increased internal resistance. | ||
| View original record | RR 23a (50 BKS.) (SH57. 29-6-20.) MP 22435a X. 4617. ROLLS-ROYCE LTD. INSTRUCTIONS. To: EFC Order No.: AE. 66. Customer's No. X. 4617 Date: 1st. Dec 1925. Charging of 40/50 Batteries. A comparison of… | ||
| Scan076 | Instructions for testing a dynamo and battery to reach steady conditions. | ||
| View original record | ROLLS-ROYCE, LTD. INSTRUCTIONS. To Order No. Customer's No. 2 prepared fully charged. A little further running was done to reach steady conditions of dynamo temperature, peak output and battery… | ||
| Scan077 | Test log sheet for battery cell, dynamo, and battery voltage readings. | ||
| View original record | RR 238 (150 BKS.) (SH57. 29-6-30.) MP 224388 ROLLS-ROYCE LTD. INSTRUCTIONS. To Order No. Customer's No. 19 Table Data: Headers: No, Battery Cell Volts (Columns 1-6), +, Dynamo (Temps, Volts, Amps),… | ||
| Scan078 | Instruction sheet detailing the cell composition of five 'sandwich type' batteries and observations on charging an Exide SPL.1 battery. | ||
| View original record | RR 238 (150 BKS.) (SH57.29-6-20.) MP 224358 ROLLS-ROYCE LTD. INSTRUCTIONS. To Order No Customer's No. 4 The last five batteries were of the sandwich type, the make-up of which were as below. | Battery… | ||
| Scan079 | Test results comparing the voltage rise and dynamo output of various battery cells. | ||
| View original record | RR 236(150 BKS.)(SHDT.29-6-20.) MP 224368 ROLLS-ROYCE LTD. INSTRUCTIONS. To ___________ 19__ Order No. ___________ Customer's No. 5 The tests show that the largest rise of voltage (and consequent… | ||
| Scan080 | Letter from a battery manufacturer discussing charging rates, generator output, and cell materials. | ||
| View original record | X4627 DIRECTORS. SIR ARCHIBALD. G. GOLD. F.C. GRAHAM MENZIES G.R.N. MINCHIN. WILLIAM PETO. C.R.D. PRITCHETT. T.W. PRITCHETT. Telephone Nº. RAINHAM 34. Telegrams: "PRITCHETT, DAGENHAM" CODES USED:… | ||
| Scan081 | Test results for a Dynamo OA (Amended), showing cell voltages and peak outputs when run on various batteries with chassis wires. | ||
| View original record | E.T.C. X4617 X.8660. DYNAMO OA (Amended) (Run on various batteries with chassis wires) Table Headers: Row 1: Battery. | Cell voltages. | Total volts. | Peak output hot. | Peak cold. Row 2: | - 1 | 2 |… | ||
| Scan082 | Comparing the performance of an Exide 6RR5 battery and a P & R RR.11 battery on a 40/50 Chassis. | ||
| View original record | Expl. Report. X4617 Ref. EFCl/T24.3.26. To R. from EFC. c. Da. E. c. CJ. Ev. c. Rg. EP. 40/50 CHASSIS. X.4617. UP-TO-DATE STANDARD EXIDE 6RR5 AND P & R. RR.11 BATTERIES. Please find attached copy of… | ||
| Scan083 | The condition of batteries upon opening, noting their concurrent failure points and ongoing comparative tests. | ||
| View original record | Contd. -2- EFC/T24.3.26. In some ways the condition of the batteries on opening up was rather satisfactory, mainly in the fact that they were largely on the point of failing concurrently in the… | ||
| Scan084 | Comparison of the general behaviour of P & R RRI1-1 and Exide 6RR5-2 40/50 HP standard batteries. | ||
| View original record | EFC. JC.15. COMPARISON OF GENERAL BEHAVIOUR OF P & R RRI1-1 & EXIDE 6RR5-2. 40/50 HP. STANDARD BATTERIES. Both of these batteries were received on 16.6.24 in a fully charged condition and were put… | ||
| Scan085 | The life testing and condition analysis of P & R and Exide batteries following bench and road use. | ||
| View original record | 17.3.26. -2- JC.15. About one month after this both batteries were put on bench life test consisting of alternating overcharges and partial discharge; the P & R remaining in for 8 months and the Exide… | ||
| Scan086 | The condition of cells and plates, noting corrosion, cracking, and damage to various components. | ||
| View original record | JC.15. -3- Contd. O.K. The box was generally good but the cycle stay spokes were corroded and three of the nuts for tightening these were lost, having worked loose. The spokes were covered with wood… | ||
| Scan087 | The condition of Exide batteries after testing, comparing them to P & R batteries. | ||
| View original record | JC.15. -4- Contd. Exide. The positive plates had lost a large amount of paste in some cases leaving a bare grid, but the grids remained quite strong, especially in the peripheries. The negative plates… | ||
| Scan088 | Hand-drawn bar chart comparing the mileage performance of EXIDE and P&R batteries on a chassis before failure. | ||
| View original record | EXIDE. P & R. 15,544 miles. on chassis 2 cells failed Dismantled. 28,476 miles on chassis 2 cells failed Dismantled. | ||
| Scan089 | Phantom accumulator, proposing a two-unit 6-volt battery system and comparing battery brands. | ||
| View original record | To EFC. Hs. }From R. Da. BY. c. to BJ. LHS. PN. X4617 R8/M4.5.26. PHANTOM ACCUMULATOR. X.8535. X.4617. It is very desirable that our accumulators are fitted in the frame - better place to carry them… | ||
| Scan090 | Experiments on the Phantom battery, including different separators and configurations. | ||
| View original record | X4617 To R. from EFC. c. BJ. PN. c. Ds. E. EFC3/T28.5.26. RE PHANTOM BATTERY. VBS39 X4617 Reference your R8/M4.5.26 we understand that a scheme for the separation of the battery into two portions is… | ||
| Scan091 | Problems of battery over-charging and proposing an automatic voltage-operated cutout. | ||
| View original record | X4617 PN13/DN9.6.26. To Hs. from EH. FROM PN c. R. BJ. H &CBW. IGNITION. X.8617. X.8680. X.8660. X.8780. In connection with the upkeep of batteries on our cars, statistics indicate that considerably… | ||
| Scan092 | Customer's battery overcharging issues and the urgent proposal to add a charge indicator to the instrument board. | ||
| View original record | -2- Contd. The renewed consideration of the above arises as a result of criticisms received from one of our oldest Rolls-Royce owners - Mr. Sidney of Hampstead, who has had a number of Silver Ghosts,… | ||
| Scan093 | Battery design, recommending more space above the plates to prevent flooding. | ||
| View original record | X4617 Extract from E1/M28.6.26. 12-EX - EAC.8 CHASSIS. X.3535. 4617. BATTERY. There should be more room above the plates in the battery from the top of the liquid to the vent plugs. When the battery… | ||
| Scan094 | Reduction of charging terminal potential for Exide batteries. | ||
| View original record | X46178 To Wd. from EFC. EFC4/T21.6.26. RE CHARGING P.D's of EXIDE BATTERIES. X46428 We would like you to write to The Chloride Electrical Storage Co. to enquire if they are doing anything with a view… | ||
| Scan095 | Results of charging Potential Difference and Electromotive Force tests on six chassis batteries. | ||
| View original record | To R. from EFC. c. BJ. PN. Wor. c. E. Da. Rg. c. Ev. EP. X4617 EFC1/T26.6.26. RE BATTERIES. X4617 X4642 X664 As referred to in the covering note EFC3/T16.6.26 of our EFC1/T12.6.26, we have now… | ||
| Scan096 | Battery charging characteristics, internal resistance, and generator output control. | ||
| View original record | Contd. -2- EFCl/T26.6.26. than the Exide. Messrs. Peto & Radford have, however, recently been working on this problem considerably and have informed us that they have reduced this charging P.D. and… | ||
| Scan097 | Battery charging characteristics, electromotive force, and external dynamo control. | ||
| View original record | Contd. -3- EFCL/T26.6.26. This line AB and the deductions to be derived therefrom are in connection with the desirability of avoiding the excessive voltage on the chassis electrical system by the… | ||
| Scan098 | Proposal for an experiment to test charge a battery using an invariable external resistance and sustained voltage. | ||
| View original record | Contd. -4- EFC1./T26.6.26. because it does have some bearing on the question of the satisfactory use of a generator and controller subject to ideal control from the generator point of view. Perhaps… | ||
| Scan099 | Series of six graphs showing voltage vs. amperage curves for different electrical cut-outs and batteries. | ||
| View original record | Graph 1 (Top Left): Title: SPEED ALPHA OPEN END Line Label: TRUE LINE Y-Axis: VOLTS X-Axis: AMPERES Graph 2 (Top Right): Title: TAPERED MAIN STANDARD CUT-OUT Y-Axis: VOLTS X-Axis: AMPERES Graph 3… | ||
| Scan100 | Experiment on battery charging characteristics. | ||
| View original record | RR 239 (150 BKS.) (DB 461-8-12-24) MP 306975 X4617 ROLLS-ROYCE LTD. INSTRUCTIONS. To: E.7.6. Date: 15-7-1926 Order No.: JC37 Customer's No.: Re experiment on battery charging to characteristic V=17 -… | ||
| Scan101 | Instruction sheet detailing battery charging and discharging test results. | ||
| View original record | RR 238 (150 BKS.) (DB 461-8-12-24) MP 308975 ROLLS-ROYCE LTD. INSTRUCTIONS. To JC37 19 Order No. Customer's No. which remained constant for 3 hours. The battery was then again discharged as before a… | ||
| Scan102 | Instructions detailing a series of battery charge and discharge tests, noting a fault with cell number 3. | ||
| View original record | RR 239 (150 BKS.) (DB 461-8-12-24) MP 306975 ROLLS-ROYCE LTD. INSTRUCTIONS. III To _________ 19__ Order No. JC 37 Customer's No. _______ On discharge only 51.6 ampere hours were obtained, this is less… | ||
| Scan103 | Instructions and observations regarding a cell charging test. | ||
| View original record | RR 23B (150 BKS.) (DB 461-8-12-24) MP 305975 ROLLS-ROYCE LTD. INSTRUCTIONS. To 19 Order No. IC 37 Customer's No. This cell showed positive & weakness on the cadmium. On the discharge taken on 9-7-26… | ||
| Scan104 | Wire confirmation from Royce to Hives requesting a twelve-volt battery. | ||
| View original record | CONFIRMATION OF WIRE. X4617 HIVES. ROYCAR. DERBY. WW. 14.8.26. IF CONVENIENT BRING TWELVE VOLT FORTYFIFTY EXIDE OR PETO AND RADFORD BATTERY. ROYCE. (RECEIVED) 16 AUG 1926 DICKINSON BOND | ||
| Scan105 | The incorrect and dangerous installation of battery cables on chassis using coachbuilder-made battery boxes. | ||
| View original record | To EY. from EFC. [Handwritten]: X4617 EFC5/T20.10.26. [Handwritten]: Y4617 X. 8535 CABLE CONNECTIONS TO BATTERY WHEN BATTERY BOX OF COACHBUILDERS' MAKE IS USED. Inspecting a number of customers'… | ||
| Scan106 | Continued page of a document describing a battery maintenance procedure. | ||
| View original record | -2- Contd. For one thing, this prevents the battery being efficiently sponged over the top with water, as it should be when there is any acid about. EFC. | ||
| Scan107 | Experiments on charging batteries to the characteristic V = 17 - .25 A. | ||
| View original record | To R. from EFC. c. PJ. E. c. Da. PN. c. Ey. EP. Mr. McKinnon. Mr Mudie. X467 EFC5/T10.1.27. EXPERIMENTS ON CHARGING BATTERIES TO THE CHARACTERISTIC V = 17 - .25 A. One or two experiments have been… | ||
| Scan108 | The performance tests of various battery types, detailing charging and discharging characteristics. | ||
| View original record | -2- Contd. On discharge the battery now gave 65.3 ampere-hours. The second was a case of a standard Exide battery with the exception of having threaded rubber separators (one of our experimental… | ||
| Scan109 | Battery charging characteristics and discharge capacity measurements. | ||
| View original record | -3- Contd. Then the battery was charged to thee characteristic and the maximum sustained P.D. was 15.1. On discharge 58.5 ampere-hours were obtained, and on a repetition of charge to the… | ||
| Scan110 | The low and high rate discharge curves of Exide and P & R batteries for the 40/50 HP chassis after extensive testing. | ||
| View original record | X4617 To R. from EFC. EFC1/T26.2.27. c. BJ. PN. E. c. Da: Wor. EP. c. Ry. Roy. Wd. 40/50 HP. CHASSIS. EXIDE & P & R BATTERIES. We are issuing low and high rate discharge curves of present standard… | ||
| Scan111 | Performance of alternative 12-volt batteries against the standard battery. | ||
| View original record | EFCL/T26.2.27. It is now extremely improbable that any alternative 12-volt batteries of the same size and weight can put up a better all round performance than is now shewn by our own standard… | ||
| Scan112 | Bench tests for an S2 battery (155) removed from chassis 8-EX after 13,377 miles. | ||
| View original record | EFC. JC.74. RE TESTS ON S2 BATTERY (155). This battery was removed from chassis 8-EX for bench tests to be taken after having run 13,377 miles. On low rate discharge through a constant external… | ||
| Scan113 | The road and bench test results for a BX battery (159). | ||
| View original record | EFC. JC.75. RE TESTS ON BX BATTERY (159). This battery has now completed 8231 miles on the road. On bench tests the results were good, the high rate being much improved. On low rate discharge through… | ||
| Scan114 | Graph plotting electrical performance data from a test conducted after 13,377 miles. | ||
| View original record | 15 . 2 . 27 155 52 75 A. HRS. 101 LBS AVERAGE AMPERES - 6.24 HOURS - 10.25 AMPERE HOURS - 64.0 .634 1.80W AFTER 13377 MILES | ||
| Scan115 | Chart showing electrical performance data recorded after a mileage test. | ||
| View original record | 21 - 2 - 27 159 5X 75 A. HRS. 103 LBS AVERAGE AMPERES = 6.34 HOURS = 11.0 AMPERE HOURS = 69.7 .675 1.80 W. AFTER 8231 MILES | ||
| Scan116 | Graph showing continuous high rate discharge curves for chassis batteries 155 and 159. | ||
| View original record | 40-50 H.P CHASSIS BATTERIES CONTINUOUS HIGH RATE DISCHARGE CURVES THROUGH INVARIABLE EXTERNAL RESISTANCE OF .100 O.H.M. BATTERIES - 155, 159 AMPERES OR TEN TIMES TERMINAL VOLTS. TIME (MINUTES) S2 101… | ||
| Scan117 | Comparing the longevity, durability, and repair costs of different car batteries. | ||
| View original record | [Handwritten top right] X4617 [Handwritten top left] EFC [Handwritten top left, diagonal] This may mean that we must have had headlamps compared when I gathered how the batteries compared under To BY.… | ||
| Scan118 | Letter to a battery supplier inquiring about modifications and discussing the results of comparative life tests on 'sandwich' batteries. | ||
| View original record | X.4617. Sent also to The Exide Co. EFC2/T. EFC1/T. 4th October, 1927. Messrs. Peto & Radford, 50, Grosvenor Gardens, London, S.W.1. Dear Sirs, Would you please say if you have made any modifications… | ||
| Scan119 | Letter discussing the expected failure timeline and inspection of batteries. | ||
| View original record | -2- Contd. These batteries must, however, ultimately fail and conceivably will do so within the next 12 months. At the time of inspection it will be interesting to know that the results will be… | ||
| Scan120 | Experiments for charging a standard battery to a specific charging characteristic. | ||
| View original record | X4617 To R. from EFC. c. E. Da. c. P.N. Wor. c. BY. BJ. EFC5/T10.10.27. EXPERIMENTS ON CHARGING A STANDARD BATTERY X664✓ TO A CHARGING CHARACTERISTIC. Reference of previous report on this subject… | ||
| Scan121 | Conclusion on battery charging for regulator-controlled or auto-switch systems where the maximum voltage reaches 16.0. | ||
| View original record | Contd -2- EFCl/T10.10.27. This would appear to indicate, therefore, that in any regulator controlled or auto switch system in which the maximum voltage can reach 16.0, full charge will be ultimately… | ||
| Scan122 | Battery charging tests using a modified characteristic of V = 16 - .15 A. | ||
| View original record | EFC. JC.92. RE BATTERY CHARGING TO MODIFIED CHARACTERISTIC OF V = 16 - .15 A. Tests on charging to a modified characteristic of V = 16 - .15 A were carried out on a standard P & R RELL-3 battery. The… | ||
| Scan123 | Improvements to vehicle batteries and lighting systems for parking. | ||
| View original record | X4617 To Hs) from R. EFC.) c. BJ. Worl C. CWB. SG. RE BATTERIES. R1/M11.10.27. X.8780. X.4617. I understand bigger batteries are being fitted to R-R cars for theatre work and parking. Two or three… | ||
| Scan124 | Graph showing battery terminal voltage drop over time for various tests on a Continental Phantom III chassis. | ||
| View original record | X4617 WD. DERBY CHASSIS TEST DEPT CONTINENTAL PHANTOM III CHASSIS (1938) PROGRAMME 5 EXPLOSION WHISTLE TESTS ON CHASSIS BATTERY - TOP GEAR - (DRY. COLD) VOLTS AT BATTERY TERMINAL VOLTS TIME (MINUTES)… | ||
| Scan125 | Letter to supplier Peto & Radford concerning issues with battery vent plugs on 40/50 HP cars. | ||
| View original record | X4617P c. Roy. c. BY. c. Mailing. EFC5/T. 5th July, 1928. Messrs. Peto & Radford, 50, Grosvenor Gardens, LONDON, S.W.1. Dear Sirs, X4617S P & R. Batteries for 40/50. R.R. CARS. We are writing to you… | ||
| Scan126 | The failure of P&R cells in 40/50 type Sandwich and 20 HP batteries, including life test results. | ||
| View original record | -2- Contd. Failure of P & R cells in our 40/50 type Sandwich Batteries and in P & R. 20 H.P. Battery. A number of references have been made to the former in previous correspondence. In this connection… | ||
| Scan127 | Observations on battery cell failures and the history of a 20 HP battery life test. | ||
| View original record | -3- Contd. The intact elements of one of these cells (case broken away) are still in a condition which would permit of our sending them to yourselves, as no doubt you will desire. Further observations… | ||
| Scan128 | Analysis of P & R battery cell failure due to shorting, with a suggested design improvement for the separators. | ||
| View original record | EFC. COPY 27.6.28. JC.109. FAILURE OF P & R CELLS. Two P & R cells have failed by shorting, one in S1 battery (154) and the other in SY battery (170). These faulty cells have been removed and an Exide… | ||
| Scan129 | The failure of a battery cell due to shorting. | ||
| View original record | EFC. JC.112. COPY 4.7.28. Re P & R TBD7-10 Battery (158) No.6 cell (+) has failed by shorting in this battery. The battery has been in the E.M.S. all its life and is now over three years' old. This… | ||
| Scan130 | Graphical log from a continuous current battery charging test for an 'Exide TR' battery. | ||
| View original record | 6-7-26 Exide TR 75 a.h. 100 lbs. X46/7 charged at a continuous current of 6 amperes. Average amperes = 6.31 Hours = 9.2 Amper Hours = 58.1 .581 1.80w REGD. TRADE MARK 'MEGGER' | ||
| Scan131 | Battery charging test chart for an Exide TR battery, recording amperes over time. | ||
| View original record | 8·7·26 Exide TR 75 a.h. 100 lbs Charged on a fixed PD of 17 volts with a .25 ohm resistance in series. REGD. TRADE MARK "MEGGER" Average amperes = 6.38 Hours = 8.1 Ampere hours = 51.6 .5/6 1.80w | ||
| Scan132 | Chart recording the electrical characteristics of an Exide TR battery during a charging test. | ||
| View original record | 9-7-26 Exide TR 75 a.h. 100 lbs charged on a fixed PD of 17 volts with a .25w resistance in series. Average amperes = 6.36 Hours = 7.8 Ampere hours = 50.4 .516 1.80w REG'D. TRADE MARK 'MC COURT' | ||
| Scan133 | Chart recording the test results of an Exide TR battery charge. | ||
| View original record | 14-7-26 Exide TR. 75 a.h. 100 lbs. Charged at a continuous current of 6 amperes. Average amperes - 6.44 Hours - 8.75 Ampere hours - 56.3 .563 1.80w TRADE MARK "MCCGERT" | ||
| Scan134 | Graphical record of an electrical accumulator discharge test. | ||
| View original record | X461/ 1-7-26 175. P&R RR11-2 75ak 97 lbs Charged at a continuous current of 6 amperes. Average amperes - 6.3 Hours - 10.3 Ampere hours = 65.0 -.667 1.80v REGD TRADE MARK "MEGGER" | ||
| Scan135 | Battery charging performance test chart recorded on 'Megger' graph paper. | ||
| View original record | 3-7-26 175 P&R RR11-2 75 a.h. 97 lbs. Charged on a fixed PD of 17 volts with .25w resistance in series. Average amperes = 6.34 Hours = 10.3 Ampere hours = 65.3 673 1.80w REG'D TRADE MARK 'MEGGER' | ||
| Scan136 | Letter regarding battery design for a 40/50 HP chassis, discussing the use of bolted connections over burned-up ones. | ||
| View original record | X.4617. COPY OF LETTER FROM:- THE CHLORIDE ELECTRICAL STORAGE CO. LIMITED, CLIFTON JUNCTION, NR. MANCHESTER+ Our reference WTC/AP. 8th February 1924. Messrs. Rolls-Royce Limited., DERBY. Dear Sirs,… | ||
| Scan137 | Supply and dimensions of batteries for the 40/50 HP Chassis. | ||
| View original record | By. from Wd. c.to EFC. c.to Mp. X. 4617. Wd1/NJ3.3.24. X.4617. 40/50 H.P.Chassis - Batteries. I confirm mine Wd3/NJ29.2.24. We are now in receipt of a letter from the Chloride Electrical Storage… | ||
| Scan138 | Form for recording the routine treatment of car lighting and starting batteries. | ||
| View original record | X.4617E. ROUTINE TREATMENT OF CAR LIGHTING & STARTING BATTERIES. Date:- 8-7-24 Battery under treatment:- Exide 6RR5/1/2 Rated capacity:- 60 ampere-hours. Received charged or uncharged:- Charged.… | ||
| Scan139 | Battery charging, weight, and cell density measurements. | ||
| View original record | -2- contd. Date. (6) Second charge :- Amperes from ___ to ___ hours Amp. hours. __________________ Total __________________ (7) Emptying and refilling, or adjusting densities and levels. (7a) Density… | ||
| Scan140 | Test log sheet detailing battery charging cycles, cell densities, and performance data. | ||
| View original record | (3) A Contd. Date (13) Third charge equivalent to average current of 6.0 amperes. for 20. hours. i.e. ampere-hours = 120 12-7-24 to 15-7-24 (14) Cell densities. (1) 1290 (4) 1290 (2) 1290 (5) 1290 (3)… | ||
| Scan141 | Letter from The Chloride Electrical Storage Co. Limited regarding battery connections for a 40/50 HP Chassis. | ||
| View original record | X.4617 COPY OF LETTER FROM:- THE CHLORIDE ELECTRICAL STORAGE CO.LIMITED. CLIFTON JUNCTION, NR. MANCHESTER. Our Reference WTC/AP. 8th February. 1924. Messrs. Rolls-Royce Limited., D E R B Y. Dear Sirs,… | ||
| Scan142 | Continuation page of a letter from The Chloride Electrical Storage Co. Ltd. regarding terminal and connection details. | ||
| View original record | Continuation Page No.1. Messrs. Rolls-Royce, Limited. D E R B Y. As requested, we shall be pleased to send Messrs. Peto & Radford the information regarding dimensions, etc., of the terminals and… | ||
| Scan143 | Arrangement to stamp chassis numbers and identification letters on Exide batteries. | ||
| View original record | EP. From Wd. (crossed out) c. to By. (crossed out) c. to EFC. (underlined) c. to BP. (crossed out) X4617 Wd4/WJ18.11.24. Exide Batteries. I attach hereto (for By. and EFC) copy of EP/Thn1/H12.11.24. I… | ||
| Scan144 | Requesting Exide stamp chassis numbers on the top of batteries to facilitate testing. | ||
| View original record | Wd. COPY. EP/Thn1/H12.11.24. Re Exide Batteries. On the Peto & Radford batteries, the chassis number for which the battery is supplied is stamped on the battery. It would greatly facilitate our work… | ||
| Scan145 | Electrical experimental record sheet for an Exide 6RR5/1/1 Battery (145). | ||
| View original record | ELECTRICAL EXPERIMENTAL RECORD SHEETS. Exide 6RR5/1/1 Battery (145) x4617E Date on. Location. Date off. REMARKS. Miles Reading Start. Miles Reading Finish. Miles covered. Total miles. 16-6-24 Lab.… | ||
| Scan146 | Order for two specially configured Exide batteries for the Experimental Department. | ||
| View original record | To Wd. from EFC. X4617-8 EFC2/T6.4.25. RE BATTERIES. X4617-8 & X4642-3 { Would you kindly order up for the Expl. Dept. two of the up-to-date Exide batteries (one 40/50 and one 20 HP.) but made up with… | ||
| Scan147 | Requesting to replace an Oldham battery with a standard Exide battery on chassis 98-NK. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. from EFC. c. GWH. X4617E EFC3/T20.4.25. X.4617. STANDARDISED 40/50 BATTERY. When 98-NK is being got ready for France, we want to put on this chassis an up-to-date standard Exide battery 6… | ||
| Scan148 | Letter regarding a reply from The Chloride Electrical Storage Co. Ltd. about the manufacture of two battery types. | ||
| View original record | EFC. from Wd. Y4617E Wd12/NJ21.4.25. Re Batteries. Yours EFC2/T6.4.25. We are in receipt of a letter from The Chloride Electrical Storage Co.Ltd. dated 20th inst. as follows:- "In reply to your letter… | ||
| Scan149 | Ordering specific battery cells for a comparison experiment. | ||
| View original record | XU617E To Wd. from EFC. EFC7/T23.4.25. RE BATTERIES. X4617 8/1 P Referring to your Wd12/NJ21.4.25, would you kindly advise the Chloride Co. that contrary to what we think we previously stated, we… | ||
| Scan150 | Instructions detailing the results of bench tests on an Exide 6RRS/1/2 battery. | ||
| View original record | RR 300 (20 Bks.) (SK 354 5-12-22 MP 264049 X 4617E. 108666 ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED. INSTRUCTIONS. To: E.F.B. 22-5-1925 Order No.: Customer's No.: X4617E Re: JB.104. Re Bench Tests of Exide 6RRS/1/2… | ||
| Scan151 | Instruction sheet detailing the results of an experimental battery bench test after 10 months. | ||
| View original record | RR 300 (20 Bks.) (SK 354 5-12-22 MP 264049) 108667 ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED. INSTRUCTIONS. II. To Order No. Customer's No. Re J.B.104. to those obtained when this battery was put through our Exptl Routine… | ||
| Scan152 | Receipt and ordering of experimental Exide battery cells. | ||
| View original record | To Wd. from EFC. X4617E EFC1/T5.6.25. X.4617E. EXPERIMENTAL EXIDE BATTERY. 40/50. Reference our EFC7/T23.4.25, we have now received the two single P & R RR.11 cells in good condition. We should be… | ||
| Scan153 | Scheduled visit from Mr Mc.Kinnon of the Chloride Co. | ||
| View original record | EE EEC. ROY/MSS/P. 10. 5. 25. X4617B Kindly note that Mr Mc.Kinnon, of the Chloride Co., is paying a visit to the Works on Friday morning next, 12th instant. Please state whether there are any points… | ||
| Scan154 | The progress of two special Exide batteries with a specific cell design. | ||
| View original record | To ROY. from EFC. X467/8 EFC1/T11.6.26. X.4617E. EXIDE BATTERIES. Answering your ROY/Ms5/P10.6.25, the only enquiry we wish to make of Mr. McKinnon is with reference to the progress of the two special… | ||
| Scan155 | Letter to The Chloride Elec. Storage Co. Ltd. requesting a change from a quarter-turn plug to a screwed plug for the RR.5 type batteries. | ||
| View original record | c. Mailing Dept. c. WT. c. EFC. X4617 E BY/10/H. 11.6.25. -------- June 12th, 1925. Friday. Messrs The Chloride Elec. Storage Co.Ltd. Clifton Junction, Nr.Manchester. Dear Sirs, Referring to your… | ||
| Scan156 | The cancellation of a battery order and the fitting of new Exide and sandwich batteries to specific experimental chassis. | ||
| View original record | X4617E To RHC. from EFC. EFC7/T17.6.25. X.4617F 40/50 BATTERIES. This will cancel our EFC2/T20.4.25, asking for an up-to-date Exide battery to be fitted to 98-NK. In place of this, an up-to-date Exide… | ||
| Scan157 | Diagrams illustrating different configurations for 40/50 Sandwich Batteries. | ||
| View original record | X.4617E 17.6.25. 40/50 SANDWICH BATTERIES. No. Label. BATTERY. Case. 154. S1. P 155. S2. E 156. S3. P 157. S4. E | ||
| Scan158 | Communication with Chloride Electrical Storage Co Ltd. about a battery order. | ||
| View original record | X.4617 EFC EFC. Wd/AW2/W25.6.25. We have again been in communication with the Chloride Electrical Storage Co Ltd., Clifton Junction, MANCHESTER, with regard to the Batteries ordered on your memo… | ||
| Scan159 | Letter from The Chloride Electrical Storage Co. regarding incorrect information and delivery delays for two special batteries. | ||
| View original record | X. 4617E. COPY OF LETTER FROM:- THE CHLORIDE ELECTRICAL STORAGE CO. CLIFTON JUNCTION. MANCHESTER. AES/NS. 24th June.1925. Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd., Nightingale Road, Derby. Dear Sirs, Ref.… | ||
| Scan160 | Peto & Radford cells received in error and seeking confirmation on a special 6RR5 Exide battery. | ||
| View original record | X4617-8 To Wd/AW. from EFC. EFC1/T27.6.25. RE BATTERIES. X4617-8 With reference to the two Peto & Radford cells recently received in error, will you kindly have these forwarded for use in this Dept.… | ||
| Scan161 | To arrange a meeting with the Chief Engineer of Chloride Electrical Storage Co. Ltd. regarding Exide Batteries. | ||
| View original record | 1467 E By from Wd. c.to EFC. c.to Hm. c.to EWT.(Test Dept). c.to EP. c.to D/BP. Wd1/NJ2.10.25. Exide Batteries. Mr.McKinnon, Chief Engineer of the Chloride Electrical Storage Co.Ltd., Clifton… | ||
| Scan162 | EFC to Wd. requesting an order for a standard 40/50 Exide single cell battery. | ||
| View original record | X4617 E To Wd. from EFC. EFC3/T2.11.25. X.4617 - 40/50. EXIDE BATTERIES. Will you kindly order up to O/N.54733 one standard 40/50 Exide single cell, in a fully charged condition. EFC. | ||
| Scan163 | Letter to Mr. McKinnon requesting feedback on premature failures of chassis batteries to aid in developing generator characteristics. | ||
| View original record | X4617 E EFC6/ T 26th November 1925. Mr. McKinnon, Clifton Junction, Nr. Manchester. Dear Mr. McKinnon, Re WH Batteries. Mr. Platford has expressed a desire to have one of these at the special price… | ||
| Scan164 | Letter discussing Exide batteries and generator systems for the 40/50 and 20 HP chassis models. | ||
| View original record | -2- Contd. which would enable the battery to suit the peculiarities of our generator system. I have as yet no real official information of any failure of the new Exide 6RR5 on the 40/50 chassis, and… | ||
| Scan165 | Letter from Chloride Electrical Storage Co. regarding lending a battery to Mr. Minchin for comparison, while disassociating from his findings. | ||
| View original record | X46178 ALL COMMUNICATIONS TO BE ADDRESSED TO THE COMPANY THE Chloride ELECTRICAL STORAGE COMPANY LIMITED. LONDON OFFICE, 137, VICTORIA STREET, S.W.1. CLIFTON JUNCTION. NR MANCHESTER. TELEPHONES -… | ||
| Scan166 | Test results for an Exide 6RR5-1-3 battery, noting poor performance. | ||
| View original record | RR 300 (20 Bks.) (SK 354 5-12-22 MP 264049) X.4617E. 108716 ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED. INSTRUCTIONS. To E.T.L. Date 14-1-1926 Order No. Customer's No. Re TB144 Re Tests on Exide 6RR5-1-3 Battery(174) This… | ||
| Scan167 | Letter from The Chloride Electrical Storage Co. Ltd. regarding the beneficial effect of wood separators in batteries. | ||
| View original record | X4617E COPY OF LETTER FROM:- THE CHLORIDE ELECTRICAL STORAGE CO.LTD., CLIFTON JUNCTION Nr. MANCHESTER. ECM/EH. 26th January, 1926. J. Whitehead Esq., Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd., Derby. Dear Mr.… | ||
| Scan168 | Test results for terminal potential difference of standard Exide batteries for 20HP and 40/50HP models. | ||
| View original record | RR 300 (20 Bks.) (SK 354 5-12-22 MP 264049 X4617 E 108714 ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED. INSTRUCTIONS. To: E.T.G. Order No.: Customer's No.: Date: 11 - 1 - 1926 Re: J.B.17.D. Terminal PDs of Standard Exide… | ||
| Scan169 | Inspection report on the failure of an Exide GRR5-2 battery after extensive road use. | ||
| View original record | RR 238 (150 BKS.) [D3 431-B 12 24] MP JC6975 X 4617.E. ROLLS-ROYCE LTD. INSTRUCTIONS. To E.F.B. 10-3-1926 Order No. J.C 14. Customer's No. X.4617E Re Failure of Exide GRR5-2 Battery (146) This battery… | ||
| Scan170 | Inspection report on the condition of battery cells, detailing sediment build-up and plate degradation. | ||
| View original record | RR 236 (150 BKS.) (DB 431-B 12 24) MP JC6973 ROLLS-ROYCE LTD. INSTRUCTIONS. II To Order No. J.C.14. Customer's No. free to vibrations. Condition of cells Both of the cells were in much the same… | ||
| Scan171 | Instructions detailing the reasons for a component failure involving cells, plates and separators. | ||
| View original record | RR 239. (150 BKS.) (DB 461-8-12-24) MP 306975 ROLLS-ROYCE LTD. INSTRUCTIONS. III 19 To Order No. J.C.14. Customer's No. were very bad, the ebonite having chafed away leaving only just a framework. The… | ||
| Scan172 | Letter to a battery storage company regarding the inspection and testing of a 10,000 mile chassis test battery. | ||
| View original record | X46178 c. Wd. EFC2/T. 30th March, 1926. Messrs. The Chloride Elec. Storage Co.Ltd., Clifton Junction, Nr. Manchester. For the attention of Mr. E.C.McKinnon. Dear Sirs, This will confirm the visit of… | ||
| Scan173 | Detailed breakdown of the features and specifications of various Exide batteries delivered over time. | ||
| View original record | To EFC. JC.16. X4617E 30.3.26. EXIDE BATTERIES. V607 X4617E In answer to Wd11/NJ17.5.26 the following are the detailed particular features of the various Exide batteries delivered to us. 6-BXE-5.… | ||
| Scan174 | Electrical experimental record sheet for an Exide 6RR5/1/2 Battery. | ||
| View original record | Top Reference: x4607 E Title: ELECTRICAL EXPERIMENTAL RECORD SHEETS. Subject: Exide 6RR5/1/2 Battery (146) Right Reference: x4617E TABLE DATA: Column Headers: Date on, Location, Date off, REMARKS,… | ||
| Scan175 | Electrical experimental record sheet for the testing and failure analysis of an Exide 6RR5-1-2 battery. | ||
| View original record | II ELECTRICAL EXPERIMENTAL RECORD SHEETS. X. No:- 4617E Exide 6RR5-1-2 Battery (146) Date on. | Location. | Date off. | REMARKS. | Miles reading start. | Miles reading Finish. | Miles covered. | Total… | ||
| Scan176 | Letter from a battery supplier discussing the premature deterioration of ebonite in an Exide battery and arranging for further investigation. | ||
| View original record | ALL COMMUNICATIONS TO BE ADDRESSED TO THE COMPANY THE Chloride ELECTRICAL STORAGE COMPANY LIMITED. LONDON OFFICE, 137, VICTORIA STREET, S.W.1. CLIFTON JUNCTION, NR MANCHESTER. TELEPHONES:- PENDLETON… | ||
| Scan177 | Dispatch of two standard Exide battery cells from a 10,000-mile test battery for inspection. | ||
| View original record | X46178 To Wd. from EFC. EFC4/T8.4.26. X.4617 STANDARD EXIDE BATTERY. In accordance with the arrangements made with Mr. McKinnon, herewith we hand to you two standard Exide cells taken from the 10,000… | ||
| Scan178 | Requesting the return of an experimental sandwich battery from chassis 11-EX for comparative analysis. | ||
| View original record | W/S. X4617 E EFCL/T24.4.26. CWB. from EFC. Experimental Chassis 11-EX. There was on this chassis an experimental sandwich battery of different cells. From reports now received it is understood that… | ||
| Scan179 | Enquiry with Chloride Elec. Storage Co. about reducing the charging potential difference of Exide batteries. | ||
| View original record | V46178 To Wd. from EFC. EFC3/T6.7.26. RE P.D'S OF EXIDE BATTERIES. With reference to our enquiry to the Chloride Elec.Storage Co. as to whether they are doing anything with a view to reducing the… | ||
| Scan180 | Typed memorandum regarding the rescheduling of a visit from The Chloride Electrical Storage Co. Ltd. concerning Exide batteries. | ||
| View original record | X4617 E To EFC. from Wd. Wd1/K20.7.26. Re P.D's of Exide Batteries. X4617 X4642 Referring to yours EFC4/T21.6.26 and EFC3/T6.7.26 I wrote The Chloride Electrical Storage Co.Ltd., on the 16th inst.… | ||
| Scan181 | Letter to a battery supplier discussing potential experiments to improve chassis battery charging. | ||
| View original record | X4617E c. Wd. EFC3/T. 21st July, 1926. Messrs. The Chloride Elec.Storage Co.Ltd., Clifton Junction, Nr. Manchester. For the attention of Mr. E.C.McKinnon. X4642 E Dear Sirs, Referring to our recent… | ||
| Scan182 | Letter discussing battery experiments, charging terminals, and external dynamo control. | ||
| View original record | EFC3/T. -2- Contd. nature as to interfere with efficient separation. Unless you are confident that nothing better can be done than at present, we suggest that you make experiments in this direction,… | ||
| Scan183 | Letter from The Chloride Electrical Storage Company Ltd. acknowledging receipt of a letter. | ||
| View original record | X 4617 THE Chloride ELECTRICAL STORAGE COMPANY LIMITED. TELEPHONES - PENDLETON 481 (6 LINES). TELEGRAMS - CHLORIDIC. PENDLEBURY. CODES - BENTLEYS. LIEBERS. A.1. AND A.B.C. (4TH & 5TH EDITIONS). LONDON… | ||
| Scan184 | Letter reporting on the performance of Exide and standard P & R battery cells during a 10,000-mile test on a New Phantom chassis. | ||
| View original record | X4617E EFCL/T. 2nd. Sept. 1926. Messrs. Peto & Radford, 50, Grosvenor Gardens, London, S.W.1. For the attention of Mr. G.R.N.Minchin. X4617P Dear Sirs, On our latest 10,000 mile test chassis - a New… | ||
| Scan185 | Letter discussing battery cell performance and acid retention during a 10,000-mile test in France. | ||
| View original record | -2- Contd. From this it would appear that your efforts to obtain all the available space for element volume have resulted in your leaving too little head room for acid volume. On inspection by the… | ||
| Scan186 | Dimension discrepancy between P & R and Exide batteries. | ||
| View original record | To HY. from EFC. C. Wd. X4678 EFC3/T27.10.26. RE P & R BATTERIES. With reference to EY15/H27.10.26, we entirely agree with the first paragraph. There seems, however, to be an impression that the… | ||
| Scan187 | Battery re-tests, detailing discharge performance and improvement over previous poor results. | ||
| View original record | RR 238 (150 BKS.) (DB 431-8 12 24) MP 306975 X. 4617E. ROLLS-ROYCE, LTD. INSTRUCTIONS. To. C.T.L. Order No. IC 58 Customer's No. X4617E Re Tests on baccle GRR5+-3 (174) This battery has been removed… | ||
| Scan188 | Test report on an Exide 6RR5-3 battery, detailing low and high rate discharge results. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 238 (150 BKS.) (DB 431-8 12 24) MP 306975 X4617 E ROLLS-ROYCE, LTD. INSTRUCTIONS. To: E.T.E. Date: 11-10-1927 Order No. J.C. 99. Customer's No. X4617E Re Tests on Exide 6RR5-3 Battery (174) This… | ||
| Scan189 | Letter from a battery supplier regarding battery modifications, life expectancy, and a suggestion for new tests. | ||
| View original record | Y46178 ALL COMMUNICATIONS TO BE ADDRESSED TO THE COMPANY THE Chloride ELECTRICAL STORAGE COMPANY LIMITED TELEPHONES:- PENDLETON 481 (6 LINES) TELEGRAMS:- CHLORIDIC, PENDLEBURY. CODES:- BENTLEYS,… | ||
| Scan190 | Instruction sheet detailing the results of a battery test. | ||
| View original record | ROLLS-ROYCE LTD. INSTRUCTIONS. To E. & C. Order No. J.C.134 Customer's No. X4617E. Re Test on Exide 6KRS+3 Battery (174) This battery has been on our bench test 36 months & has run 9,262 miles On Low… | ||
| Scan191 | Graph chart recording an Exide battery discharge test. | ||
| View original record | 45. 10-7-24. 146. Exide 6.R.R.S/1/2 103 lbs. 80 a.h. E Average amperes = 6.5 Hours = 13.33 Ampere hours = 86.6 -.840 1.80w | ||
| Scan192 | Chart recording an Exide battery performance test. | ||
| View original record | 51 18-7-24 146 Exide 6RR5/1/2 103 lbs 80 a.h. Average amperes = 6.63 Hours = 12.16 Ampere hours = 80.6 .783 1.80v CHART by MEGGER | ||
| Scan193 | Chart recording of a discharge test for an Exide battery, model 6RR5/1/2. | ||
| View original record | 21-5-25 146 Exide 6RR5/1/2 103 lbs 80 a.h. Average amperes: 6.4 Hours = 12.75 Ampere hours = 81.6 .79v. 1.80v REGD TRADE MARK 'MEGGER' B.104 AHVIVE 22.5.25 | ||
| Scan194 | Letter from The Chloride Electrical Storage Company regarding a special Exide battery and a proposed visit. | ||
| View original record | X4617E. ALL COMMUNICATIONS TO BE ADDRESSED TO THE COMPANY THE Chloride ELECTRICAL STORAGE COMPANY LIMITED TELEPHONES:- PENDLETON 481 (6 LINES) TELEGRAMS:- CHLORIDIC, PENDLEBURY. CODES:- BENTLEYS,… | ||
| Scan195 | Examination report on the failure of a cell in an S.S. Batteny (18a) fitted with Threaded Rubber Separators. | ||
| View original record | E.F.E. X4617.E. JD10. 24-6-29 X4617 Re Failure of cell in S.S Batteny (18a) A Exide cell fitted with Threaded Rubber Separators (no 5) has failed in the above battery. The cell has been opened up for… | ||
| Scan196 | Cell failure caused by growth bridging across the positive plates. | ||
| View original record | ID10. 2 & this growth bridging across to the positive plates causing a partial short. This cell has ran 14,767 miles & has been on our bench life test 19 months & is the first failure to occur on the… | ||
| Scan197 | Comparison of two types of battery terminals from Exide cells, recommending the original type. | ||
| View original record | Typed Text: X4617E. By Mx/MdM/T3.9.29. RE BATTERIES. We send you herewith samples of Battery Terminals from Exide cells. No.1 is as fitted on original type batteries. It will be noted that the… | ||
| Scan198 | Faulty modified fastening on Exide battery terminal lugs. | ||
| View original record | c. MX/McM. X 4617E. EXIDE BATTERY TERMINAL LUGS. Referring to MX/McM7/T3.9.29, which has been handed to me for attention, we have not ourselves known a similar case of the terminal stud not being… | ||
| Scan199 | Arranging for two terminal studs to be sent to the Chloride Electrical Storage Co. Ltd. | ||
| View original record | X4617E Roy. from EFC. c. G/Mt. EFC3/AMO.9.29. We are sending into the Stores two terminal studs. Will you please arrange for these to be sent to the Chloride Electrical Storage Co.Ltd. addressed for… | ||
| Scan200 | Letter from The Chloride Electrical Storage Company regarding battery terminal studs and positive plates. | ||
| View original record | X4617E ALL COMMUNICATIONS TO BE ADDRESSED TO THE COMPANY THE Chloride ELECTRICAL STORAGE COMPANY LIMITED TELEPHONES:— PENDLETON 481 (6 LINES) TELEGRAMS:— CHLORIDIC, PENDLEBURY. CODES:— BENTLEYS,… | ||
| Scan201 | Letter to The Chloride Electrical Storage Co. Ltd. arranging a visit for Mr. Mckinnon. | ||
| View original record | X4617 E c. Mailing. EFO6/AD. 13th September, 1929. The Chloride Electrical Storage Co.Ltd., Clifton Junction, Nr. Manchester. Dear Sirs, We thank you for yours ECM/LJ. of the 12th inst. containing the… | ||
| Scan202 | Letter from The Chloride Electrical Storage Company acknowledging a letter and confirming a visit to Derby. | ||
| View original record | X4617E. ALL COMMUNICATIONS TO BE ADDRESSED TO THE COMPANY THE Chloride ELECTRICAL STORAGE COMPANY LIMITED TELEPHONES:— PENDLETON 481 (6 LINES) TELEGRAMS:— CHLORIDIC, PENDLEBURY. CODES:— BENTLEYS,… | ||
| Scan203 | Letter from Chloride Electrical Storage Company Ltd. arranging for their Chief Designer to visit Rolls-Royce to study battery cells. | ||
| View original record | X4617E. ALL COMMUNICATIONS TO BE ADDRESSED TO THE COMPANY THE Chloride ELECTRICAL STORAGE COMPANY LIMITED TELEPHONES:— PENDLETON 481 (6 LINES) TELEGRAMS:— CHLORIDIC, PENDLEBURY. CODES:— BENTLEYS,… | ||
| Scan204 | Test results for an Exide 6RRS.1-3 Battery, detailing its performance and age. | ||
| View original record | E.F.C. X4617E. J.D.40. 17-11-29. X4617E. (174) Re Tests on Exide 6RRS.1-3 Battery This battery has run 9,262 miles & has been on our bench life test 46 months & is now 4 years 3 months old. On low… | ||
| Scan205 | Correspondence regarding a complaint about weak cell cases on 40/50 HP Chassis Exide Batteries. | ||
| View original record | X4617E. BWT/Skn. c. to EFC. ROY/JT10/HP.29.1.30. 40/50 HP. Chassis Exide Batteries. With reference to your note EWT/Skn10/T22.1.30 complaining of trouble due to weak cell cases. Messrs. The Chloride… | ||
| Scan206 | Faulty Exide battery for a 40/50 HP chassis and its electrical test. | ||
| View original record | To EFC. X 4617E 31.1.30. X.4617E. 40/50 HP. Chassis Exide Batteries. Referring to Roy/JTLO/HP.29.1.30, It will be very interesting to hear the result of the investigation by the manufacturers on this… | ||
| Scan207 | Forwarding a copy of a letter concerning the battery for chassis 73-JG, belonging to H.C. Cain. | ||
| View original record | X4617E ROY/MS1/P 17.3.30. EFC. c. to Hm. CHASSIS NO. 73-JG - H.C.CAIN. We attach hereto a copy of a letter which has been received by the Chloride Electrical Co. from the driver of the above-mentioned… | ||
| Scan208 | Customer testimonial letter to Chloride Electrical Storage Co. Ltd. about the longevity of their battery. | ||
| View original record | C O P Y. SANDYBED COTTAGE, SCRABOROUGH. 4-3-30. Messrs. Chloride Electrical Storage Co. Ltd. Dear Sirs, I have been advised by several people to write you re one of your Batteries I have on a 40/50-HP… | ||
| Scan209 | Electrical experimental record chart for testing an EcclesX Battery (159). | ||
| View original record | X46172. ELECTRICAL EXPERIMENTAL RECORD CHARTS. X. No.: 4617 EcclesX Battery (159) Date on. | Location. | Date off. | REMARKS. | Miles reading start. | Miles reading finish. | Miles covered. | Total… | ||
| Scan210 | Experimental record sheet for an Exide SX battery, logging mileage and test results. | ||
| View original record | X4617E. ELECTRICAL EXPERIMENTAL RECORD SHEETS. X. No:- 4617 Exide SX Battery (159) Page 2 Date on. | Location. | Date off. | REMARKS. | Miles reading Start. | Miles reading Finish. | Miles covered. |… | ||
| Scan211 | Electrical experimental record sheet for an Exide SX Battery (159). | ||
| View original record | ELECTRICAL EXPERIMENTAL RECORD SHEETS. X No 4617 X4617 Exide SX Battery (159) Page 3. Date on. Location. Date off. REMARKS. Miles reading Start. Miles reading Finish. Miles covered. Total Miles.… | ||
| Scan212 | The failure of a cell in an Exide 6RRS-1-3 battery after extensive road and bench testing. | ||
| View original record | E.76. J.D.90. X4617E. 14-8-30 X4617E. Tests on Exide 6RRS-1-3 Battery (174) No 2 cell has failed in this battery after having covered 9262 miles & been on our bench life test 55 months. On being… | ||
| Scan213 | Battery cell capacity and high rate discharge tests. | ||
| View original record | 2 J.090. & realised an ampere hour capacity of 32.9 all cells showing positive weakness. On High Rate Discharge Initial amperes = 101.2 Time to 100 " = 2.1 min " " 90 " = 7.7 " " " 80 " = 10.1 " All… | ||
| Scan214 | Electrical experimental record sheet for an Exide 6RRS-1-3 battery test. | ||
| View original record | ELECTRICAL EXPERIMENTAL RECORD SHEETS. X. No:- 4617E Exide 6RRS-1-3 Battery (174) Date on. | Location. | Date off. | REMARKS. | Miles reading start. | Miles reading finish. | Miles covered. | Total… | ||
| Scan215 | Electrical experimental record sheet detailing the testing of an Exide 6RRS-1.3 battery. | ||
| View original record | ELECTRICAL EXPERIMENTAL RECORD SHEETS. X no 4617E Page 2. Exide 6RRS-1.3 Battery (174) Date on. Location. Date off. REMARKS. Miles reading start. Miles reading finish. Miles covered. Total miles.… | ||
| Scan216 | Letter from accumulator manufacturers Peto & Radford concerning a car regulator and battery performance. | ||
| View original record | X4454 Works, Dagenham Dock, Essex TELEPHONE VICTORIA 3667. 5 LINES PRIVATE BRANCH EXCHANGE TELEGRAMS CONCENTRATION, SOWEST, LONDON. Manufacturers of P& R Accumulators Established 1889 PETO & RADFORD… | ||
| Scan217 | Article describing a dashboard-mounted ampere-hour meter designed to measure a vehicle's battery charge. | ||
| View original record | The Motor 1000 December 13, 1927. Measuring the Contents of the Battery. A Much-needed Dashboard-fitting Device Designed for this Purpose. ALTHOUGH the electrical equipment of cars has reached a very… | ||
| Scan218 | Article from 'The Motor' magazine about motoring illusions and travel to Northern Ireland for road races. | ||
| View original record | December 13, 1927. 999 The Motor QUEER MOTORING ILLUSIONS.—Contd. different to drive, owing to the fitting of another type of carburetter. For example, one instrument may give the engine a smooth flow… | ||
| Scan219 | Battery capacity meter advertisement from The Autocar and suggesting a patent search. | ||
| View original record | S/W. EFC. X4454 CWB7/GM/16.4.28. BATTERY CAPACITY METER. Further to our conversation of Friday last, the enclosed advertisement from The Autocar of April 13th, shows exactly the instrument I was… | ||
| Scan220 | Advertisement page from 'The AUTOCAR' for Vokes battery capacity indicators and air filters. | ||
| View original record | THE AUTOCAR ADVERTISEMENTS.—SUPPLEMENT APRIL 13TH, 1928. i. Telegrams: Vokesacess, Put, London. Phone: Putney 5851-2. Left advertisement box (partially torn): Accumulator, ... similar to illustration,… | ||
| Scan221 | Submission of an accumulator capacity meter from Messrs. J.H.Wedge & Co. | ||
| View original record | X4457 EFC. from ROY. ROY7/MG1.5.28 Herewith an accumulator capacity meter submitted by Messrs. J.H.Wedge & Co, Willenhall, together with their letter in connection therewith. Kindly advise if… | ||
| Scan222 | Cutting from 'Electrical Review' detailing a battery condition indicator for motor vehicles. | ||
| View original record | X 4457 Cutting from "Electrical Review" A BATTERY CONDITION INDICATOR. A device which is intended to show the charge condition of accumulators used for lighting and starting purposes on motor vehicles… | ||
| Scan223 | Test results for an Accumulator Capacity Indicator meter submitted by Messrs J.H. Wedge & Co. | ||
| View original record | RR 239 (150 BKS.) (DB 461-8-12-24) MP 306975 X4457 ROLLS-ROYCE LTD. INSTRUCTIONS. To C.F.C. Order No. JC105 Customer's No. Accumulator Capacity Indicator Following are the tests made on a Accumulator… | ||
| Scan224 | Return of an accumulator capacity meter from Messrs. J.H. Wedge & Co. | ||
| View original record | X4457 To Roy. from EFC. EFC8/T7.5.28. Herewith we return to you accumulator capacity meter from Messrs. J.H. Wedge & Co. We are not interested in this beyond having noted the voltages which cause the… | ||
| Scan225 | Rejecting a battery indicator from J.H. Wedge & Co. in favour of an alternative green lamp system. | ||
| View original record | To Roy. from EFC. X4457 EFC3/T24.5.28. BATTERY INDICATOR FROM J.H. WEDGE & CO. We have duly read their letter of May 11.th which we now return. This instrument is only a moving coil voltmeter with a… | ||
| Scan226 | Circuit diagram for connecting compensated ampere-hour meters from The Central Mfg Co., Walsall. | ||
| View original record | The Central Mfg Co., Walsall CONNECTIONS FOR AMPERE-HOUR METERS (COMPENSATED FOR VARIATION OF CHARGE RATE) CS CO D +D C BATTERY CAPACITY MEDIUM RATE 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 AMPERE-HOURS VAR'N RATE IN… | ||
| Scan227 | Explaining the function and testing of Battery Capacity Ampere Hour Meters and Accumulator Capacity Indicators. | ||
| View original record | X.4457 BATTERY CAPACITY AMPERE HOUR METERS & ACCUMULATOR CAPACITY INDICATORS. These Instruments can be supplied to suit any number of cells and in various patterns, and are a specially designed… | ||
| Scan228 | Continuation sheet discussing battery conditions, charging, and potential issues in new cars. | ||
| View original record | Continuation No.1. When a Battery has been overcharged and is in a very poor condition or the plates are not covered by the correct Acid density specified by the Makers the pointer would not remain… | ||
| Scan229 | Continuation sheet discussing battery performance, charging, deterioration, and fault diagnosis using Ampere Hour Meters. | ||
| View original record | Continuation No.2. charging at the normal rate it is charging at an increased rate when the Battery is fully loaded and this is where we assume the risk of overcharging occurs. From our prolonged… | ||
| Scan230 | Continuation of a note regarding instruments for battery charging, referencing an enclosed blueprint. | ||
| View original record | Continuation No.3. rate the Pointer would reach the Red line on Blue portion of scale before the Battery is actually fully charged. We can supply both these Instruments compensated for variation of… | ||
| Scan231 | The function and testing of Battery Capacity Ampere Hour Meters and Accumulator Capacity Indicators. | ||
| View original record | X4457. Battery Capacity Ampere Hour Meters and Accumulator Capacity Indicators. Prov. Patent No. 8972 & No. 33061. These Instruments are specially designed on the Volt-meter principle, which enables… | ||
| Scan232 | Guide on battery maintenance, fault finding, and the use of associated monitoring instruments. | ||
| View original record | of the same specific gravity as stated on the Battery. On an old Battery it is possible to obtain the correct charged specific gravity of acid, but it would not contain the full stated capacity. When… | ||
| Scan233 | Request to test a sample of a Battery Capacity Indicator from Messrs. C.G. Vokes & Co. | ||
| View original record | X4457 EFC. ROY/GEA2/EB18-6-28. We enclose herewith copy of letter received from Messrs.C.G.Vokes & Co. regarding the Battery Capacity Indicator, sample of which is sent you herewith. Will you kindly… | ||
| Scan234 | Copy of a letter from Messrs. C.G. Vokes & Co. regarding a new Battery Capacity Indicator instrument they are offering for testing. | ||
| View original record | Copy of letter received from:- Messrs.C.G.Vokes & Co., 95 & 97, Lower Richmond Road, Putney, LONDON, S.W.15. Messrs.Rolls-Royce Limited., DERBY. June 11th 1928. Dear Sirs, We have recently placed upon… | ||
| Scan235 | Test report on two battery capacity and ampere-hour meters from C.G. Vokes & Co. | ||
| View original record | RR 238 (150 BKS.) (D9 431-8 12 24) MP 306975 X4457 ROLLS-ROYCE, LTD. INSTRUCTIONS. To: E.W.H. Order No.: J.E. 113. Customer's No.: X664 Battery Capacity, Ampere hour Meter from Messrs C.G. Vokes & Co… | ||
| Scan236 | Instructions sheet with handwritten notes on battery instrument readings and consumption. | ||
| View original record | RR 239 (150 BKS.) (DD 461-8.12.24) MP 306975 ROLLS-ROYCE LTD. INSTRUCTIONS. II 19 To Order No. JC113 Customer's No. It would gradually lose ground. When the battery had just started it's discharge,… | ||
| Scan237 | The testing of two battery capacity ampere-hour meters from C.G. Vokes & Co. | ||
| View original record | To B.Y. from EFC. c. Roy. X4457 EFCL/T12.7.28. BATTERY CAPACITY AMPERE-HOUR METERS FROM C.G. Vokes & Co. We have had two of these instruments for test, one with a nickle finish and one with a black… | ||
| Scan238 | Usefulness of a battery charge indicator instrument compared to a green lamp system. | ||
| View original record | -2- It does, however, appear that by arranging the sensitiveness of the instrument to be not quite so great, it can be made to be quite a useful indicator when actually applied to an electrical… | ||
| Scan239 | Patronage and safety concerns of a third-party battery indicator. | ||
| View original record | X4457 To Roy. from EFC. c. EY. EFC3/T23.7.28. BATTERY INDICATOR. With reference to the letter from Messrs. J.H. Wedge & Co. of the 21st inst. (which we return herewith) I do not think we can give our… | ||
| Scan240 | Query from motor agents regarding a customer's request to fit a Battery Capacity Ampere Hour Meter and its potential impact on the car's guarantee. | ||
| View original record | N.B.—CUSTOMERS' CARS ARE ONLY DRIVEN BY OUR STAFF AT CUSTOMERS' OWN RISK AND RESPONSIBILITY. X4457. 3756 McNeill, Nicholson & Co. Motor Agents and Engineers, QUEEN STREET, Broughty Ferry, TELEPHONE… | ||
| Scan241 | Letter to Messrs. McNeill & Co. discussing the limitations and usefulness of battery capacity meters. | ||
| View original record | X. 4457. c. Mailing. EFCl/AD. Messrs. McNeill & Co., Queen St., Broughty Ferry. 9th July, 1929. Dear Sirs, Yours of July 6th re Battery Capacity Meter. We know of these instruments, and have… | ||
| Scan242 | Letter to Messrs. McNeill & Co. regarding the fitting of a low-amperage instrument. | ||
| View original record | Messrs. McNeill & Co. Queen St., Broughty Ferry. 9th July, 1929. -2- We have no objection to the fitting of such an instrument, if of high grade consuming only 6 milliamperes, though we would… | ||
| Scan243 | From EFC to Roy declining to experimentally consider meters from Messrs. J.H. Wedge & Co. | ||
| View original record | X 4457. Roy. from EFC. EFC3/AD27.7.29. With reference to attached letter from Messrs. J.H. Wedge & Co. dated the 25th inst, we are not sufficiently interested in these meters to consider the matter… | ||
| Scan244 | 48 coil medium output P.2 dynamo and battery capacity meters. | ||
| View original record | X 4457. To E. from EFC. EFC6/AD20.1.31. X.6004. 48 COIL MEDIUM OUTPUT P.2. DYNAMO X.4457. Answering your E2/M16.1.31, we have so far no information as to how Sg's car is progressing with regard to… | ||