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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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Order request for various types of battery clamp connectors from Messrs. Peto & Radford.23th Oct 1934Box 164 \ 4  img180
Letter from Falcon Accumulator Co. confirming the delivery and specifications of a 12-volt accumulator for testing.29th Oct 1934Box 164 \ 4  img181
Letter from The Chloride Electrical Storage Company regarding a request for spare copies of articles.10th Nov 1934Box 164 \ 4  img182
Request to order replacement 12 volt and 6 volt batteries for the experimental department.15th Nov 1934Box 164 \ 4  img183
Letter from Falcon Accumulator Co. following up on a 12-volt accumulator sent for testing.23th Nov 1934Box 164 \ 4  img184
Letter to Falcon Accumulator Co. regarding the testing schedule for a sample accumulator.26th Nov 1934Box 164 \ 4  img185
Standardisation of a new one-piece 12-volt battery in a moulded ebonite container.5th Nov 1934Box 164 \ 4  img186
Standardisation of parts document detailing a modification fitted to the first 'S' series chassis.26th Dec 1938Box 164 \ 4  img187
Requesting an order for a Dagenite accumulator for the new single cylinder test house.17th Dec 1934Box 164 \ 4  img188
Letter to Chloride Electrical Storage Co. Ltd. requesting a catalogue and recommendations for a specific aircraft battery.29th Jan 1935Box 164 \ 4  img189
Letter from The Chloride Electrical Storage Company regarding specifications for an aircraft battery.31th Jan 1935Box 164 \ 4  img190
Specification and price list for Exide accumulators for civil aircraft.4th Feb 1935Box 164 \ 4  img191
Letter from Runbaken Products concerning an 'Overnight' Battery Charger, its features, and pricing.4th Feb 1935Box 164 \ 4  img192
To order new experimental and standard batteries for the 40/50 chassis.22th Feb 1935Box 164 \ 4  img193
Requesting an order for replacement parts for the electrical laboratory battery.12th Mar 1935Box 164 \ 4  img194
Failed Exide type 636M battery and a request for a free replacement.26th Mar 1935Box 164 \ 4  img195
Arranging for the dispatch of a 12-volt wet accumulator, loaned for testing, to the Falcon Accumulator Co.1st Apr 1935Box 164 \ 4  img196
Letter informing Falcon Accumulator Co. of the negative results from testing their 12-volt battery.1st Apr 1935Box 164 \ 4  img197
Letter from Falcon Accumulators acknowledging receipt of an accumulator for examination.8th Apr 1935Box 164 \ 4  img198
Request for a suitable flat hydrometer and full charging instructions for new battery plates received from P and G Ltd.9th Apr 1935Box 164 \ 4  img199
Internal order for a flat hydrometer required for new Pritchett and Gold battery plates.10th Apr 1935Box 164 \ 4  img200
Non-conforming delivery of asbestos-covered compensating cable for pyrometry repairs.1st Apr 1935Box 164 \ 4  img201
Requesting the collection of acid carboys and scrap lead plates for return to a supplier.10th Apr 1935Box 164 \ 4  img202
Letter from an accumulator manufacturer regarding aircraft batteries sent for testing and a custom battery in a new Bentley.14th May 1935Box 164 \ 4  img203
Advertisement from W. D. Vick for rectifiers for all purposes, including electro-medical appliances.1st Jan 1935Box 164 \ 4  img204
Product page for various battery chargers, rectifiers, and conversion units.1st Jan 1935Box 164 \ 4  img205
Advertisement from W. D. Vick for fractional horse-power motors and appliance repairs.17th Jun 1935Box 164 \ 4  img206
Letter from W.D. Vick proposing their Car Owner Trickle Charger for Rolls and Bentley cars.17th Jun 1935Box 164 \ 4  img207
Letter from an accumulator manufacturer confirming arrangements for carrying out tests on various battery types.28th Jun 1935Box 164 \ 4  img208
Letter from Peto & Radford arranging a meeting to demonstrate a special battery.17th Sep 1935Box 164 \ 4  img209
Letter to Mr. Minchin of Messrs. Peto & Radford, Ltd., arranging a meeting to view a special battery.18th Sep 1935Box 164 \ 4  img210
Letter from Britannia Batteries Ltd. proposing the supply of alkaline type starter batteries.28th Oct 1935Box 164 \ 4  img211
Letter from Britannia Batteries Limited requesting figures on lead battery sizes and capacities.28th Oct 1935Box 164 \ 4  img212
Letter from a battery supplier regarding a free-of-cost replacement for a battery from the Experimental Department.30th Oct 1935Box 164 \ 4  img213
Letter to Brittania Batteries Ltd. declining their proposal for a 12-volt alkaline battery.1st Nov 1935Box 164 \ 4  img214
Internal order request for six type 'S' positive clamp battery connectors from Peto & Radford, Ltd.1st Nov 1935Box 164 \ 4  img215
Letter from Britannia Batteries detailing the specifications and dimensions of various German-made nickel-cadmium starter batteries.4th Nov 1935Box 164 \ 4  img216
Page two of a letter from Britannia Batteries Limited discussing the supply of lead-acid and nickel-cadmium batteries.4th Nov 1935Box 164 \ 4  img217
List comparing specifications and dimensions of Nickel Cadmium and Exide batteries.29th Nov 1935Box 164 \ 4  img218
Letter to Messrs. Everetts Holdings Ltd. requesting information and a sample of a new accumulator for testing.29th Nov 1935Box 164 \ 4  img219
Letter from Everett's Holdings Ltd. regarding a new design of accumulator.3rd Dec 1935Box 164 \ 4  img220
Letter from Peto & Radford to H.E. West arranging a meeting in Derby.9th Dec 1935Box 164 \ 4  img221
Letter to Messrs. Everett's Holdings, Ltd. regarding the dispatch and capacity of Dagenite type 6BGD9-S batteries.7th Jan 1936Box 164 \ 4  img222
Letter from Everett's Holdings Limited acknowledging correspondence regarding a battery change.8th Jan 1936Box 164 \ 4  img223
Dispatch instruction for a battery to be sent to Messrs. Everett's Holdings Limited.9th Jan 1936Box 164 \ 4  img224
Announcement regarding the amalgamation of Alklum Storage Batteries Ltd. and Ionic Alkaline Batteries Ltd.14th Feb 1936Box 164 \ 4  img225
Request to order three 2-volt cells from National Accumulator Co. Ltd. for testing purposes.14th Feb 1936Box 164 \ 4  img226
Letter from Air Associates regarding the features and availability of Reading aircraft batteries.26th Feb 1936Box 164 \ 4  img227
Letter from Air Associates, Inc. discussing aircraft battery hazards and referring to their UK representative.29th Feb 1936Box 164 \ 4  img228
Requesting the acquisition of a sulphuric acid pump for a battery charging station.29th Feb 1936Box 164 \ 4  img229
Letter from an accumulator manufacturer discussing battery size and weight considerations for cars fitted with radios.3rd Mar 1936Box 164 \ 4  img230
Letter discussing Exide batteries and the suggestion of using a trickle charger.3rd Mar 1936Box 164 \ 4  img231
Letter to Messrs. Peto & Radford Ltd. regarding the capacity of a lightweight battery on a Bentley and electrical system design.5th Mar 1936Box 164 \ 4  img232
The rough treatment and subsequent damage of duty batteries by shop fitters.5th Mar 1936Box 164 \ 4  img233
Letter from Peto & Radford regarding the supply and testing of various battery models.6th Mar 1936Box 164 \ 4  img234
Letter from R.A. Rothermel Ltd. regarding Reading Batteries and quoting prices.12th Mar 1936Box 164 \ 4  img235
Letter from Chloride Electrical Storage Company regarding a life test on starter batteries.17th Apr 1936Box 164 \ 4  img236
Table detailing plate sizes for various EXIDE and P and R batteries.26th May 1936Box 164 \ 4  img237
Letter to Chloride Electrical Storage Co. Ltd. discussing the weight of the new 6MXR9 battery.26th May 1936Box 164 \ 4  img238
Letter from accumulator manufacturers Peto & Radford regarding a schedule of battery plate sizes.3rd Jun 1936Box 164 \ 4  img239
Letter requesting a testing schedule for MXR type batteries from Exide & Drydex Batteries Co. Ltd.29th May 1936Box 164 \ 4  img240
Letter from The Chloride Electrical Storage Company providing a life test schedule for MXR battery cells.9th Jun 1936Box 164 \ 4  img241
Letter regarding a sample battery for testing as a substitute for a standard Bentley battery.9th Jun 1936Box 164 \ 4  img242
Letter from a battery supplier requesting further information on battery requirements.22th Jun 1936Box 164 \ 4  img243
Letter clarifying the battery discharge period for engine starting.23th Jun 1936Box 164 \ 4  img244
Letter from Chloride Electrical Storage Company regarding a small dry battery for emergency ignition service.24th Jun 1936Box 164 \ 4  img245
Letter from The Chloride Electrical Storage Company Limited detailing specifications for high tension batteries.25th Jun 1936Box 164 \ 4  img246
Letter to Chloride Electrical Storage Co. Ltd. requesting batteries for an experimental trial.25th Jun 1936Box 164 \ 4  img247
Letter from a battery supplier regarding sample cells and a modified battery unit for experimental trials.28th Jun 1936Box 164 \ 4  img248
Page 2 of a letter to H.E. West regarding no-charge samples provided for testing purposes.4th Sep 1936Box 164 \ 4  img249
Letter from a battery manufacturer concerning the electrical discharge and battery size on a Phantom III.4th Sep 1936Box 164 \ 4  img250
Letter replying to a customer about the Phantom III and its battery/dynamo system.8th Sep 1936Box 164 \ 4  img251
Inquiry to Chloride Electrical Storage Co. Ltd. regarding a new type of battery with glass separators mentioned in an I.A.E. Research Abstract.2nd Oct 1936Box 164 \ 4  img252
Letter inquiring about a new type of battery developed in the U.S.A. featuring glass separators.2nd Oct 1936Box 164 \ 4  img253
Standardisation of parts report for lightweight batteries to reduce weight.22th Sep 1936Box 164 \ 4  img254
Letter to Joseph Lucas Ltd. inquiring about the use of positive earth electrical systems in American and English cars.2nd Oct 1936Box 164 \ 4  img255
Letter from The Chloride Electrical Storage Company regarding battery design principles, specifically the 'Kathanode principle' and materials.3rd Oct 1936Box 164 \ 4  img256
Letter from Joseph Lucas Limited discussing the practice of positive versus negative earth systems in American and English cars.5th Oct 1936Box 164 \ 4  img257
Letter to Exide Works discussing battery developments, including glass wool separators and 'Duprene' rubber covers.5th Oct 1936Box 164 \ 4  img258
Letter from The Chloride Electrical Storage Company Limited discussing tests on glass wool separation and the oil resistance of soft rubber.6th Oct 1936Box 164 \ 4  img259
Required modifications to vehicle electrical systems for earthing the positive battery terminal.8th Oct 1936Box 164 \ 4  img260
Letter concerning the technical advantages of different battery separation materials, specifically Kathanode batteries.9th Oct 1936Box 164 \ 4  img261
Letter from an accumulator manufacturer discussing the use of glass wool separation versus wood and ebonite.12th Oct 1936Box 164 \ 4  img262
The standardization of a new lightened battery for a Bentley Chassis.13th Oct 1936Box 164 \ 4  img263
Letter from Peto & Radford discussing the use and design of glass wool separation in accumulators.23th Oct 1936Box 164 \ 4  img264
Letter discussing battery separator materials like wood, ebonite, and glass wool for R.A.F. use.24th Oct 1936Box 164 \ 4  img265
Letter to Peto & Radford Ltd. regarding reversing battery polarity and preventing corrosion.24th Oct 1936Box 164 \ 4  img266
Inquiry to a battery manufacturer regarding changes to prevent corrosion due to reversing battery polarity.24th Oct 1936Box 164 \ 4  img267
Request to remove an experimental battery from vehicle 21-G-IV and return it to the Laboratory.26th Oct 1936Box 164 \ 4  img268
Standardisation and use of thin plate batteries in various vehicle models.28th Oct 1936Box 164 \ 4  img269
Performance figures and the cost benefits of improved cold starting with thin plate type components.22th Apr 1936Box 164 \ 4  img270
Implications and proposed actions regarding the earthing of the battery positive terminal.28th Oct 1936Box 164 \ 4  img271
Standardisation and use of thin plate batteries in various car models.28th Oct 1936Box 164 \ 4  img272
Sheet 2 of a memo discussing minimum performance figures and the cost-effectiveness of a thin plate type part.28th Oct 1936Box 164 \ 4  img273
Investigation and proposed modifications for earthing the battery positive terminal.28th Oct 1936Box 164 \ 4  img274
Letter from Peto & Radford discussing battery bolt corrosion and earthing systems.29th Oct 1936Box 164 \ 4  img275
Letter to Exide & Drydex Ltd. asking if the 81 cycle life of their battery is a normal result.30th Oct 1936Box 164 \ 4  img276
Letter to Peto & Radford Ltd. regarding the results of a P. & R. battery life test.30th Oct 1936Box 164 \ 4  img277
Letter from the Chloride Electrical Storage Company regarding the abnormal life cycle of an Exide battery.2nd Nov 1936Box 164 \ 4  img278
Test report comparing the performance, dimensions, and weight of Dagenite and Exide batteries.2nd Nov 1936Box 164 \ 4  img279


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