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From the Rolls-Royce experimental archive: a quarter of a million communications from Rolls-Royce, 1906 to 1960's. Documents from the Sir Henry Royce Memorial Foundation (SHRMF).
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The testing of a new sample of Arcanol Paint for battery boxes after the original failed.13th May 1932Box 164 \ 4  img080
Effectiveness of 'Rozalex' skin protection compound.8th Jun 1932Box 164 \ 4  img081
The trial of the protective cream 'Rozalex' for preventing and healing sores.3rd Jun 1932Box 164 \ 4  img082
Potential testing of cells from The Young Accumulator Co.13th Jun 1932Box 164 \ 4  img083
The testing and poor performance of Young accumulators compared to standard batteries.16th Jun 1932Box 164 \ 4  img084
Request to obtain one standard chassis battery Exide hydrometer from the Chloride Electrical Storage Co.7th Jun 1932Box 164 \ 4  img085
Letter to The National Accumulator Co. Ltd. regarding the production of battery plates for the Bentley Sports Chassis.27th Aug 1932Box 164 \ 4  img086
Inquiry to the National Accumulator Co about modifying a battery for a Bentley Sports car.20th Aug 1932Box 164 \ 4  img087
Letter to a battery company inquiring about modifying an Exide battery for a Bentley Sports car.20th Aug 1932Box 164 \ 4  img088
Order for various types of batteries for the 'Peregrine II' chassis.2nd Sep 1932Box 164 \ 4  img089
On the advisability of fitting French accessories to chassis for the French market to reduce costs and bypass import restrictions.29th Nov 1932Box 164 \ 4  img090
Inquiry to The Chloride Electrical Storage Co. Ltd. about their French representatives and manufacturers for Exide batteries.30th Nov 1932Box 164 \ 4  img091
Letter from Chloride Electrical Storage Co. regarding their Paris Depot and forwarding an issue to their London Export Department.1st Dec 1932Box 164 \ 4  img092
Possibility of supplying French batteries for cars supplied to French owners.2nd Dec 1932Box 164 \ 4  img093
Letter from Exide Batteries regarding temporary arrangements for supplying batteries to Paris due to an import quota.3rd Dec 1932Box 164 \ 4  img094
Battery requirements and specifications for French chassis.7th Dec 1932Box 164 \ 4  img095
Letter discussing the specifications, pricing, and suitability of a Slem battery for the French Phantom II chassis.19th Dec 1932Box 164 \ 4  img096
From Sèvres to Derby regarding the preparation and quality testing of a SIEM battery for the French Phantom II chassis.31th Dec 1932Box 164 \ 4  img097
Request for a 6 volt French battery unit for testing.2nd Jan 1933Box 164 \ 4  img098
Letter confirming the dispatch of a Slem Battery by Anglo Parisian Automobiles Ltd. and the necessary customs deposit.9th Jan 1933Box 164 \ 4  img099
Correspondence regarding a replacement Slem battery for the French 20/25 HP chassis to replace the standard EXIDE battery.2nd Feb 1933Box 164 \ 4  img100
Requesting a battery from Slem Battery Co. for testing on a French 20/25 HP chassis.7th Feb 1933Box 164 \ 4  img101
Re-export of a Slem Battery from France to reclaim duty charges.11th Feb 1933Box 164 \ 4  img102
Decision to keep Accuslem batteries and pay the import duty due to test completion delays.13th Feb 1933Box 164 \ 4  img103
Test figures for a Westric Charger Type 12V.1A, showing current output at various tappings for discharged and charged batteries.3rd Apr 1933Box 164 \ 4  img104
Letter from Sèvres requesting an opinion on 'SLEM' batteries sent for quality testing for 20/25 HP and Phantom II chassis.1st May 1933Box 164 \ 4  img105
The testing of batteries for French RR chassis.3rd May 1933Box 164 \ 4  img106
Severely corroded battery box on chassis 27-EX requiring examination and potential replacement.1st Jun 1933Box 164 \ 4  img107
Letter discussing the feasibility of using the dynamo on a Light Tank engine to charge two batteries.26th Jun 1933Box 164 \ 4  img108
Enquiry from the Armaments Inspection Department regarding the dynamo capacity for powering a wireless set in tanks.23th Jun 1933Box 164 \ 4  img109
Feasibility of fitting two batteries to light tanks.27th Jun 1933Box 164 \ 4  img110
Sir Malcolm Campbell's request to test Young accumulators, considering existing arrangements with Peto & Radford.14th Jul 1933Box 164 \ 4  img111
Letter discussing the poor performance and failure of Young Accumulator Company batteries during testing.6th Jul 1933Box 164 \ 4  img112
Letter to Sir Malcolm Campbell regarding battery life and the company's reluctance to change suppliers from Exide and Peto & Radford.6th Jul 1933Box 164 \ 4  img113
Letter from The Young Accumulator Co. to Sir Malcolm Campbell regarding a battery failure and a request to supply batteries to specification.12th Jul 1933Box 164 \ 4  img114
Battery supplier quality and the decision to continue with existing suppliers Exide and P.&.R.17th Jul 1933Box 164 \ 4  img115
Confirming a report on battery tests for French chassis has been sent.11th Sep 1933Box 164 \ 4  img116
The testing of French Accu-Slem batteries for use on chassis in France.11th Sep 1933Box 164 \ 4  img117
The performance and capacity testing of 12-volt and 6-volt batteries, including details on cell weaknesses and discharge rates.11th Sep 1933Box 164 \ 4  img118
Report concluding that two tested batteries are inferior to the standard type and not recommended for French R.R. chassis.11th Sep 1933Box 164 \ 4  img119
Graph showing high-rate discharge curves for a 20/25 HP type battery, comparing a new battery with one after 14 weeks of service.5th Sep 1935Box 164 \ 4  img120
Graph illustrating battery discharge characteristics over time, showing multiple voltage and amperage readings.9th May 1933Box 164 \ 4  img121
Graph showing curves of high-rate discharge tests on a 6-volt Slem 40-50 type battery.9th May 1933Box 164 \ 4  img122
Letter from The Chloride Electrical Storage Company Limited proposing a meeting time.29th Sep 1933Box 164 \ 4  img123
Letter to The Chloride Electrical Storage Co. Ltd. postponing a meeting with Mr. Lockton.30th Sep 1933Box 164 \ 4  img124
Letter from the Chloride Electrical Storage Company acknowledging a letter and arranging a deferred visit.2nd Oct 1933Box 164 \ 4  img125
Proposals and a booklet from Alklum Storage Batteries Ltd.27th Oct 1933Box 164 \ 4  img126
Letter from Alklum Storage Batteries Limited providing technical specifications for a 12-volt, 60-ampere-hour battery.21th Oct 1933Box 164 \ 4  img127
Copy of a letter from Alklum Storage Batteries Ltd. regarding battery specifications, pricing, and guarantee.30th Oct 1933Box 164 \ 4  img128
Letter to Chloride Electrical Storage Co. Ltd. regarding battery life concerns with a new dynamo control system and testing an experimental battery.30th Oct 1933Box 164 \ 4  img129
Letter from The Chloride Electrical Storage Company regarding battery operation with a new vibrator control system.31th Oct 1933Box 164 \ 4  img130
Letter of query to Alklum Storage Batteries Ltd regarding battery capacity, maximum discharge, and internal resistance.31th Oct 1933Box 164 \ 4  img131
Letter to Alklum Storage Batteries Ltd. with queries regarding battery specifications.31th Oct 1933Box 164 \ 4  img132
Letter requesting further particulars about a proposed battery, specifically its weight and dimensions.2nd Nov 1933Box 164 \ 4  img133
Letter from Alklum Storage Batteries discussing battery specifications and performance in response to queries.2nd Nov 1933Box 164 \ 4  img134
Letter from Alklum Storage Batteries Ltd. detailing battery specifications and testing methods.4th Nov 1933Box 164 \ 4  img135
Analysing Alklum batteries, recommending not to proceed with a trial due to their weight, bulk, and cost compared to the standard 20/25 chassis battery.4th Nov 1933Box 164 \ 4  img136
Comparison table of specifications for Alklum and Exide batteries.6th Nov 1933Box 164 \ 4  img137
Letter regarding six sample vent plugs of a new design sent for testing on a battery.6th Nov 1933Box 164 \ 4  img138
Letter requesting full particulars of batteries supplied to the Air Ministry for fitting to aeroplanes.29th Jan 1934Box 164 \ 4  img139
Letter from The Chloride Electrical Storage Company acknowledging a request for particulars on various types of aeroplane batteries.30th Jan 1934Box 164 \ 4  img140
Letter from The Chloride Electrical Storage Co. Ltd. providing particulars and prices for 12-volt Aeroplane batteries.31th Jan 1934Box 164 \ 4  img141
Blueprint for 12 Volt 'LZP' batteries in a container with a hinged lid and inspection flap.2nd Dec 1933Box 164 \ 4  img142
Request for the approximate weight of various chassis batteries for different car models.22th Mar 1934Box 164 \ 4  img143
Listing the approximate weights of various chassis batteries.23th Mar 1934Box 164 \ 4  img144
Follow-up letter regarding the testing of six sample vent plugs.3rd Apr 1934Box 164 \ 4  img145
Letter to Chloride Electrical Storage Co.Ltd regarding a delayed reply on tests for a new type stopper.23th Apr 1934Box 164 \ 4  img146
Letter to The Chloride Electrical Storage Co. Ltd. requesting an opinion on a new battery additive called 'Acculight'.25th Apr 1934Box 164 \ 4  img147
Letter from The Chloride Electrical Storage Company discussing a battery additive or 'dope'.26th Apr 1934Box 164 \ 4  img148
Letter from Chloride Electrical Storage Company regarding potential battery additives or 'dope'.4th May 1934Box 164 \ 4  img149
Experimental test of a product named Acculight.4th May 1934Box 164 \ 4  img150
Letter from The Notts & Derby Acculight Co. providing instructions for using 'Acculight' in new batteries.10th May 1934Box 164 \ 4  img151
Order for twelve battery cell vents for two different battery types.14th May 1934Box 164 \ 4  img152
Letter regarding the investigation and testing of 'Acculight', a substitute electrolyte for sulphuric acid.14th May 1934Box 164 \ 4  img153
Letter from The Chloride Electrical Storage Company arranging a meeting in Derby.14th May 1934Box 164 \ 4  img154
Letter from an accumulator manufacturer discussing the untested patent electrolyte 'Acculight'.17th May 1934Box 164 \ 4  img155
Letter from Chloride Electrical Storage Co. Ltd. regarding a technical note on 'Nemolyt' battery dope.24th May 1934Box 164 \ 4  img156
Laboratory analysis and note on the effects of 'Nemolyt' battery dope.12th May 1934Box 164 \ 4  img157
Test report comparing the performance of battery cells with and without the 'Nemolyt' additive.12th May 1934Box 164 \ 4  img158
Request to obtain 12 fibre end plates from Messrs. Sankey as per drawing D.54297.30th May 1934Box 164 \ 4  img159
Standardisation of a battery box with special indents to hold the battery.1st Jun 1934Box 164 \ 4  img160
Standardisation of parts for a battery box with special instrument to hold a battery.16th Jun 1934Box 164 \ 4  img161
Letter from Alklum Storage Batteries Limited regarding alkaline batteries for motor cars and other vehicles.3rd Jul 1934Box 164 \ 4  img162
Request to order two 12 volt batteries for the single cylinder test houses.15th Jul 1935Box 164 \ 4  img163
Order for two 12-volt standard Bentley and 20/25 chassis batteries for the Single Cylinder Test Houses.16th Jul 1935Box 164 \ 4  img164
Letter requesting a new Exide battery for Mr. E.R. Hall's racing Bentley for the Ulster T.T. race.21th Jul 1934Box 164 \ 4  img165
Order for battery charging clips from a supplier.21th Jul 1934Box 164 \ 4  img166
Letter from The Chloride Electrical Storage Company regarding an Exide battery for Mr. E.R. Hall's Racing Bentley.23th Jul 1934Box 164 \ 4  img167
Letter from The Falcon Accumulator Co. offering a battery for testing purposes.30th Aug 1934Box 164 \ 4  img168
Follow-up letter from Falcon Accumulator Co. suggesting to send an accumulator for testing and a possible order.29th Aug 1934Box 164 \ 4  img169
Letter requesting further information about a battery from Falcon Accumulator Co.31th Aug 1934Box 164 \ 4  img170
Letter from Falcon Accumulator Co. responding to queries about the materials and manufacturing of their accumulators.4th Sep 1934Box 164 \ 4  img171
Letter from Falcon Accumulator Co. confirming the preparation of a 12 volt, 13 plate, 85 ampere-hour accumulator.6th Sep 1934Box 164 \ 4  img172
Request for an invoice for an Exide battery fitted to a Bentley for the Ulster T.T. race.7th Sep 1934Box 164 \ 4  img173
Letter from The D.P. Battery Company Limited proposing their 'Kathanode' type batteries for cars.7th Sep 1934Box 164 \ 4  img174
Letter to D.P. Battery Co. Ltd. regarding a quotation for car batteries.11th Sep 1934Box 164 \ 4  img175
Order request for a battery for a 2nd Spectre chassis.11th Sep 1934Box 164 \ 4  img176
Letter from Peto & Radford about the second edition of their catalogue for Dagenite aircraft accumulators.27th Sep 1934Box 164 \ 4  img177
Letter from Falcon Accumulators regarding a delay in delivering a 12-volt battery for testing purposes.5th Oct 1934Box 164 \ 4  img178
Letter from Falcon Accumulator Co. confirming the delivery date of an accumulator.22th Oct 1934Box 164 \ 4  img179


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