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Life cycle test comparing the performance of Dagenite and Exide batteries.21th Apr 1936Box 164 \ 4  img280
Graph showing the discharge curves for a Dagenite 6HZD13-5 battery at a 10-hour rate.21th Apr 1936Box 164 \ 4  img281
Letter to Peto & Radford regarding battery performance tests, lifecycle claims, and battery corrosion.10th Nov 1936Box 164 \ 4  img282
Graph showing discharge curves for an Exide 6 XCMR-13L battery.3rd Apr 1936Box 164 \ 4  img283
Graph showing the 10-hour rate discharge curves of 3-plate Phantom III batteries.3rd Apr 1936Box 164 \ 4  img284
Graph showing the high rate discharge curves for an Exide 6XCM R 13-IM battery.16th Mar 1936Box 164 \ 4  img285
High rate discharge curves for a Dagenite 6 HZO 11S battery.23th Apr 1936Box 164 \ 4  img286
Graph showing 10-hour rate discharge curves for an Exide 6XCMR 13-1ML battery.31th Mar 1936Box 164 \ 4  img287
Graph of discharge curves for a Dagenite 6-HZD 15-S battery at a steady 200 amp current.2nd Nov 1936Box 164 \ 4  img288
Experimental department report on comparative tests of Phantom III thin plate batteries.2nd Nov 1936Box 164 \ 4  img289
Internal memorandum regarding the examination and testing of new Marchal Type Lucas Headlights.3rd Nov 1936Box 164 \ 4  img290
Letter from The Chloride Electrical Storage Company regarding two suggested alternative devices for battery hold-downs in Bentley cars.3rd Nov 1936Box 164 \ 4  img291
Letter to The Chloride Electrical Storage Co. Ltd. to arrange a meeting in Derby to discuss test results.3rd Nov 1936Box 164 \ 4  img292
Letter from accumulator manufacturer Peto & Radford discussing battery life, plate thickness and testing comparisons.5th Nov 1936Box 164 \ 4  img293
Letter from Peto & Radford proposing the service testing of a 'sandwich' battery design.6th Nov 1936Box 164 \ 4  img294
Letter from Peto & Radford following up on a special battery with topping-up devices.6th Nov 1936Box 164 \ 4  img295
Letter from The D.P. Battery Company Ltd regarding particulars for Kathanode Corporation batteries.12th Nov 1936Box 164 \ 4  img296
Internal request to order two Exide batteries for experimental chassis 38-EX and 39-EX.13th Nov 1936Box 164 \ 4  img297
Request to order replacement Exide batteries due to faulty cells and cracked containers.13th Nov 1936Box 164 \ 4  img298
Letter from accumulator manufacturer Peto & Radford discussing the comparative performance and cycle life of their batteries versus Exide batteries.13th Nov 1936Box 164 \ 4  img299
Exide battery being sent to stores and returned to the makers for examination.16th Nov 1936Box 164 \ 4  img300
Changing the treatment of battery boxes from lead coating to anti-sulphuric paint.16th Nov 1936Box 164 \ 4  img301
Internal order for Exide batteries for the Electrical Experimental Department.1st Nov 1936Box 164 \ 4  img302
Letter to Chloride Electrical Storage Co. Ltd. requesting a missing enclosure from a previous correspondence.9th Dec 1936Box 164 \ 4  img303
Letter from accumulator manufacturers Peto & Radford arranging a meeting to discuss batteries.15th Dec 1936Box 164 \ 4  img304
Letter from the Experimental Department arranging a meeting with G.R.N. Minchin Esq.15th Dec 1936Box 164 \ 4  img305
Letter from an external supplier regarding life test results of an Exide battery.23th Dec 1936Box 164 \ 4  img307
Letter from The Chloride Electrical Storage Company detailing battery test results and analysis.23th Dec 1936Box 164 \ 4  img308
Coil failures in the USA and comparing service complaint procedures with the Cadillac Company.1st Jan 1931Box 164 \ 5  img001
Improvements in ignition coil design and experimental investigations into coils from other manufacturers.3rd Jan 1931Box 164 \ 5  img002
Containing remarks regarding the receipt status of Delco, De Jon, and Delco Remy coils.4th Jan 1931Box 164 \ 5  img003
Design and construction particulars for an experimental De Jon coil as fitted to Springfield Phantom I's.27th Jan 1931Box 164 \ 5  img004
Description of a bakelite moulding with a top tin flange for holding a coil in position.27th Jan 1931Box 164 \ 5  img005
Test report detailing electrical measurements for windings, including resistance, impedance, and heating tests.27th Jan 1931Box 164 \ 5  img006
Test results from intensive heating, preliminary breakdown, and primary current consumption tests on an electrical component.27th Jan 1931Box 164 \ 5  img007
Test procedure sheet for low voltage, secondary voltage, coil temperature, and endurance tests.27th Jan 1931Box 164 \ 5  img008
Page listing a final intensive breakdown test and the examination results of windings.6th Jan 1931Box 164 \ 5  img009
Letter from The M-L Magneto Synd. Ltd. regarding production tests of Ignition Coils.6th Jan 1931Box 164 \ 5  img010
Continuation sheet of a letter from M-L Magneto Synd. Ltd. regarding temperature testing conditions.6th Jan 1931Box 164 \ 5  img011
Graph showing the relation between sparking voltage and the diameter of the central electrode.12th Jun 1924Box 164 \ 5  img012
New ignition coil (No. L.I.12) with L.P.S. paper insulation for testing.8th Jan 1931Box 164 \ 5  img013
Test report on a standard ignition coil with its secondary insulated with L.P.S wax paper.9th Jan 1931Box 164 \ 5  img014
The continuation of a test on a coil, concluding it is an improvement over the standard.15th Jan 1931Box 164 \ 5  img015
Potential causes of battery ignition coil failures and design considerations.15th Jan 1931Box 164 \ 5  img016
Technical discussion on ignition coil design, spark plug gaps, and methods for improving insulation.15th Jan 1931Box 164 \ 5  img017
Methods for improving and testing coils, with reflections on past failures due to moisture absorption.5th Jan 1931Box 164 \ 5  img018
Extract from a monthly customer complaints report regarding ignition coils.16th Jan 1931Box 164 \ 5  img019
The results of tests conducted on two samples of enamelled secondary wire.17th Jan 1931Box 164 \ 5  img020
Comparing various types of enamelled wire.21th Jan 1931Box 164 \ 5  img021
Typed note discussing research on battery ignition coils by comparing them to X-ray coils.21th Jan 1931Box 164 \ 5  img022
Issues with magneto ignition, coil safety, and spark plug gaps on 25 HP and 45 HP cars.23th Jan 1931Box 164 \ 5  img023
Investigation into the cause of recent failures in battery ignition coils.28th Jan 1931Box 164 \ 5  img024
Technical discussion on the design and magnetic properties of ignition coils and their cores.28th Jan 1931Box 164 \ 5  img025
Ignition coil insulation materials, wire quality, and spark plug gap issues.28th Jan 1931Box 164 \ 5  img026
The experimental testing of ignition coils, discussing voltage measurements, failures, and testing methods.28th Jan 1931Box 164 \ 5  img027
Ignition coil development, discussing insulation, testing, and comparisons with American coils.28th Jan 1931Box 164 \ 5  img028
Table detailing the resistances and inductances of primary and secondary windings for various non-trembler ignition coils.24th Sep 1926Box 164 \ 5  img029
Forwarding a copy of a memo received from Brock regarding battery ignition coils.29th Jan 1931Box 164 \ 5  img030
Improvement, cost, and manufacture of coils in response to a memo from 'R'.21th Jan 1931Box 164 \ 5  img031
Battery ignition coils, specifically the expense of sectionalised windings and a request for manufacturer names.23th Jan 1931Box 164 \ 5  img032
Mr. Brock's remarks on battery ignition coils and the circulation of a related report.29th Jan 1931Box 164 \ 5  img033
Cover memo for an attached copy regarding battery ignition coils.29th Jan 1931Box 164 \ 5  img034
Particulars of construction for a standard ignition coil to D.72503.30th Jan 1931Box 164 \ 5  img035
Extract from a 10,000-mile report on chassis 18-GIV regarding the coil's performance.30th Jan 1931Box 164 \ 5  img036
Requesting road tests to measure the temperatures of ignition coils under running conditions.2nd Feb 1931Box 164 \ 5  img037
Test report on a Springfield De Jon ignition coil that failed during a standard heating test.2nd Feb 1931Box 164 \ 5  img038
Coil heat test failure, with a proposal to examine the failed coil and a request to test a replacement.9th Feb 1931Box 164 \ 5  img039
Examination report on a failed De Jon ignition coil.9th Feb 1931Box 164 \ 5  img040
The construction and specifications of a coil's primary winding.9th Feb 1931Box 164 \ 5  img041
Document with a sketch detailing the construction and insulation of primary and secondary windings on a core.9th Feb 1931Box 164 \ 5  img042
Page detailing the construction, materials, and weight of an electrical coil.7th Feb 1931Box 164 \ 5  img043
Request for an experimental test on an ignition coil using enamelled primary wire.7th Feb 1931Box 164 \ 5  img044
Instruction to amend a previous order and arrange for a standard ignition coil to be fitted to chassis 22-EX.7th Feb 1931Box 164 \ 5  img045
Laboratory tests comparing French and British sourced enamelled copper wire for ignition coils.1st Feb 1931Box 164 \ 5  img046
The bench testing of a Springfield De Jon ignition coil and its subsequent failure analysis.9th Feb 1931Box 164 \ 5  img047
Analysis of a coil's design, construction, materials, and primary winding specifications, including a cross-sectional sketch.9th Feb 1931Box 164 \ 5  img048
Specifications for the construction and insulation of a coil's secondary winding.9th Feb 1931Box 164 \ 5  img049
Cover letter for sending design details of Lucas, Delco Remy, and De Jon ignition coils.20th Feb 1931Box 164 \ 5  img050
The experimental testing of a coil with specific primary and secondary winding connections.3rd Mar 1931Box 164 \ 5  img051
Fault analysis of a D.72503 ignition coil returned for repair.3rd Mar 1931Box 164 \ 5  img052
Examination and test report on a Marelli distributor and contact breaker.1st Mar 1931Box 164 \ 5  img053
Test results of a unit, focusing on contact breaker noise and the condition of distributor points.3rd Mar 1931Box 164 \ 5  img054
Comparison test report between their own ignition coil and American-made De Jon and Marelli coils.17th Mar 1931Box 164 \ 5  img055
Specification for an insulation test of a moulded ignition coil case.17th Mar 1931Box 164 \ 5  img056
The comparative laboratory tests of Messrs. West's enamelled secondary wire.23th Mar 1931Box 164 \ 5  img057
Letter to Messrs. North & Sons, Ltd. concerning magneto primary windings and ignition coils.6th Mar 1931Box 164 \ 5  img058
Letter from North & Sons, Ltd. acknowledging correspondence and confirming an order of wire for magneto primary winding experiments.9th Mar 1931Box 164 \ 5  img059
Letter to Lucas Electrical Co. Ltd. inquiring about the origin of square or rectangular enamelled wire for ignition coils.16th Mar 1931Box 164 \ 5  img060
Record of the price paid for a Marelli coil and distributor.31th Mar 1931Box 164 \ 5  img061
Letter from M-L Magneto Synd. Ltd. concerning the source and availability of rectangular section enamelled wire.17th Mar 1931Box 164 \ 5  img062
Letter responding to an inquiry about square or rectangular section wire for experimental purposes.18th Mar 1931Box 164 \ 5  img063
Test report on a coil with an outside primary winding, detailing its failures and required modifications.4th Apr 1931Box 164 \ 5  img064
Design specification for an experimental coil, detailing the primary and secondary windings, iron circuit, and casing.4th Apr 1931Box 164 \ 5  img065
The bench testing of ignition coils with 44 S.W.G. finer gauge secondary winding, proposing further experimentation.5th Jun 1931Box 164 \ 5  img067
Request to produce two modified ignition coils with 20,000 turns for the 40-50 HP and 20 HP chassis.22th Jun 1931Box 164 \ 5  img068
Loan of a Lucas Ignition Distributor and Coil for testing.4th Aug 1931Box 164 \ 5  img069
Failure in standard ignition coils due to a short circuit and recommending reinforced insulation.3rd Aug 1931Box 164 \ 5  img070
Letter to Lucas Electrical Co. Ltd. regarding joint tests on ignition coils and the progress of a new windscreen wiper.14th Aug 1931Box 164 \ 5  img071
Test schedule and design particulars for a Lucas Type L experimental coil.17th Aug 1931Box 164 \ 5  img072
Test results for electrical windings, including continuity, quantities, and heating tests.17th Aug 1931Box 164 \ 5  img073


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