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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 cancellation of an order for 500 sets of thermometers for the dashboard jacket water temperature.28th Jun 1920Box 175 \ 4  img003
High failure rate of thermometers and connecting tubes on post-war cars and the urgency to resolve the supply issue.9th Feb 1921Box 175 \ 4  img004
Failures of Cambridge Thermometers and comparing them to the superior Foxboro' instruments.10th Feb 1921Box 175 \ 4  img005
The fitting of a more reliable thermometer as an alternative to thermostat-operated radiator shutters.10th Feb 1921Box 175 \ 4  img006
Whether to have thermometers made by the Cambridge company to match the American Foxborough model.27th Jun 1921Box 175 \ 4  img007
Inquiry to The Cambridge Instrument Co. regarding the supply of a thermometer for cars.22th Aug 1921Box 175 \ 4  img008
Letter from The Cambridge and Paul Instrument Company regarding the supply and pricing of a thermometer.30th Aug 1921Box 175 \ 4  img009
Letter from an instrument company regarding modifications to a sample transmitting radiator thermometer.2nd Sep 1922Box 175 \ 4  img010
Report showing the calibration results for three thermometers against a standard.17th Oct 1924Box 175 \ 4  img011
Cover note forwarding a letter from the Cambridge Instrument Co. Ltd. concerning a Radiator Thermometer to the Experimental Department.23th Jan 1925Box 175 \ 4  img012
Letter from Cambridge Instrument Company regarding the dispatch and design of a special radiator thermometer.20th Jan 1925Box 175 \ 4  img013
Design of a Cambridge thermometer dial and the potentially misleading use of a red sector to indicate high temperatures.16th Mar 1925Box 175 \ 4  img014
Requesting a thermometer be returned to the makers for repair via the Stores.1st Jan 1926Box 175 \ 4  img015
Return of two Cambridge thermometers to the makers for repair.22th Jan 1926Box 175 \ 4  img016
Instructing the stores to return a thermometer to The Cambridge Instrument Co. for repair.2nd Feb 1926Box 175 \ 4  img017
Letter requesting a price quotation for a bimetal thermostatic switch for a radiator.24th Apr 1926Box 175 \ 4  img018
Letter from Foster Engineering Co. Ltd. declining to quote for a Bi-metal Thermostatic Switch.27th Apr 1926Box 175 \ 4  img019
Merits of a warning lamp versus a whistle for radiator water boiling.28th Apr 1926Box 175 \ 4  img020
Letter to the Cambridge Instrument Co. regarding a works visit and an enquiry for a cooling water boiling indicator.29th Apr 1926Box 175 \ 4  img021
Internal request to place an order with the Cambridge Scientific Instrument Co. for a special distance thermometer.4th May 1926Box 175 \ 4  img022
Sourcing an electrical contact thermometer from the Cambridge Instrument Co. to indicate when water is boiling.1st May 1926Box 175 \ 4  img023
Thermostat device fitted by Messrs. Barkers to indicate when radiator water is boiling.6th May 1926Box 175 \ 4  img024
Enquiry to The British Lighting & Ignition Co. Ltd. for a small dashboard warning lamp.13th May 1926Box 175 \ 4  img025
Inquiry to Messrs. Lucas regarding the supply of a small red warning lamp for a car's dashboard.13th May 1926Box 175 \ 4  img026
Letter from The British Lighting & Ignition Co Ltd acknowledging a recent correspondence.15th May 1926Box 175 \ 4  img027
Letter from Joseph Lucas Limited acknowledging a request for a small lamp.17th May 1926Box 175 \ 4  img028
Letter from The British Lighting & Ignition Co Ltd regretting they cannot supply the requested standard lamp fittings.18th May 1926Box 175 \ 4  img029
Letter to the Cambridge Instrument Co. regarding a special thermometer and requirements for thermocouples.22th May 1926Box 175 \ 4  img030
Letter from Cambridge Instrument Company regarding a delayed order and the specifications for thermo-couples.27th May 1926Box 175 \ 4  img031
Letter from Cambridge Instrument Company discussing the design of small thermocouples for measuring temperatures in confined spaces.31th May 1926Box 175 \ 4  img032
Letter from Cambridge Instrument Company regarding a special radiator thermometer with an electric contact at 97°C.31th May 1926Box 175 \ 4  img033
Letter to Messrs. Lucas Ltd. requesting more information about a small red lamp for a car dashboard.4th Jun 1926Box 175 \ 4  img034
The potential adoption of a boiling indicator due to vehicle overheating issues.4th Jun 1926Box 175 \ 4  img035
Use of a thermometer with an electric contact to illuminate a red warning lamp at 90°.24th Jun 1926Box 175 \ 4  img037
Letter from Cambridge Instrument Company regarding instrument modifications and a new quotation.15th Jun 1926Box 175 \ 4  img038
Letter from the Cambridge Instrument Company quoting the cost for a special radiator thermometer.18th Jun 1926Box 175 \ 4  img039
Use of a thermometer with a red warning lamp for an instrument panel.24th Jun 1926Box 175 \ 4  img041
Order for three special thermometers from the Cambridge Scientific Instrument Co.28th Jun 1926Box 175 \ 4  img042
Follow-up letter to Messrs. Lucas regarding a previous inquiry for required supplies.28th Jun 1926Box 175 \ 4  img043
The design of a water boiling indicator, its thermometer, and the sourcing of a lamp fixing.1st Jul 1926Box 175 \ 4  img044
Letter from Joseph Lucas Ltd. clarifying requirements for a temperature indicating lamp.2nd Jul 1926Box 175 \ 4  img045
Letter to Lucas requesting the supply of a red dynamo warning lamp for fitment to all R-R cars.5th Jul 1926Box 175 \ 4  img046
Diagram illustrating the installation of a red dash lamp for a 40/50 model.7th Jul 1926Box 175 \ 4  img047
Correspondence from Joseph Lucas Limited regarding a Temperature Indicating lamp for an instrument board.7th Jul 1926Box 175 \ 4  img048
Scheme for a red warning light to indicate when the engine's water is nearing boiling point.20th Oct 1926Box 175 \ 4  img050
Required specifications for Cambridge thermometers for instrument boards.21th Oct 1926Box 175 \ 4  img051
Standardisation of a water boiling indicator thermometer that operates a red warning light.21th Oct 1926Box 175 \ 4  img052
Thermostat indicator, attaching a previous memo and preparing for a court appearance.3rd Nov 1926Box 175 \ 4  img053
Arranging for officials to give evidence in court regarding a thermostat indicator.3rd Nov 1926Box 175 \ 4  img054
Letter concerning a patent infringement case over a thermostat indicator and a request for company officials to provide evidence.2nd Oct 1926Box 175 \ 4  img055
Model water boiling indicator lamp for the 40/50 HP, noting a difficulty in obtaining red glass.20th Nov 1926Box 175 \ 4  img056
The despatch of a water boiling indicator (red lamp) to Mr. Cowan in London.22th Nov 1926Box 175 \ 4  img057
Design changes and questioning the cost for a proposed water boiling indicator lamp.26th Nov 1926Box 175 \ 4  img058
Proposed design changes and the high cost of a water boiling indicator lamp.26th Nov 1926Box 175 \ 4  img059
Request to send a car to London to test a temperature indicator by driving with the radiator shutters closed.7th Dec 1920Box 175 \ 4  img060
Introduction of a thermometer with an electrical connection for a warning lamp.14th Dec 1926Box 175 \ 4  img061
Standardisation of a thermometer with an electrical contact to warn of boiling.22th Sep 1926Box 175 \ 4  img062
Standardisation of a thermometer with an electrical contact for chassis parts.4th Jan 1927Box 175 \ 4  img064
Improvements to the engine cooling system, suggesting an automatic shutter over a simple warning lamp.15th Feb 1927Box 175 \ 4  img065
Sending a Cambridge Thermometer back to the manufacturer for repair.27th May 1927Box 175 \ 4  img066
Letter to The Cambridge Instrument Co. regarding a faulty thermometer with an electrical warning contact.10th Aug 1927Box 175 \ 4  img067
Letter from Cambridge Instrument Company regarding the failure of a dial thermometer's electrical contacts due to excessive current.12th Aug 1927Box 175 \ 4  img068
Continuation sheet from Cambridge Instrument Company concerning a returned instrument and the cause of its failure.15th Aug 1927Box 175 \ 4  img069
Letter to General Electric Co. Ltd. inquiring about the supply of 12/14 volt lamps with Miniature Edison Screw Caps.15th Aug 1927Box 175 \ 4  img070
Instructions for sending a faulty thermometer from car 9-EX to the Cambridge Scientific Instrument Co. for repair.1st Aug 1927Box 175 \ 4  img071
Instruction to send a melted thermometer from a 9-EX car to the Cambridge Scientific Instrument Co. for repair.17th Aug 1927Box 175 \ 4  img072
Letter from The General Electric Co. Ltd. regarding a request to manufacture 12/14 volt .1 ampere lamps.17th Aug 1927Box 175 \ 4  img073
Letter to The General Electric Co. Ltd. regarding an order for lamps for trial purposes.19th Aug 1927Box 175 \ 4  img074
Letter from Cambridge Instrument Company regarding the free of charge electrical adjustment of a radiator thermometer for chassis 9-EX.14th Sep 1927Box 175 \ 4  img075
Correspondence to The Cambridge Instrument Co. Ltd. regarding the repair of a melted thermometer from Chassis No.9-EX.19th Aug 1927Box 175 \ 4  img076
Order of lamp bulbs from G.E.C. for experimental trial.18th Aug 1927Box 175 \ 4  img077
Confirming a conversation about providing covers for a chassis thermometer's electrical terminals.22th Aug 1927Box 175 \ 4  img078
Confirmation of fitting 16/18 volt, 2.4 watt warning lamp bulbs to cars 8-EX and 12-EX.27th Aug 1927Box 175 \ 4  img079
Serious fault in a thermometer with an earthed terminal, proposing testing of all stock and the addition of protective covers.31th Aug 1927Box 175 \ 4  img080
Request for authorisation to have the Cambridge Instrument Co. repair radiator thermometer No. 76920.5th Sep 1927Box 175 \ 4  img081
Failure of a Cambridge thermometer with an electrical contact, attributing blame to the manufacturer.13th Sep 1927Box 175 \ 4  img082
Reliability of automatically controlled radiator shutters versus manual control with a warning lamp.24th Sep 1927Box 175 \ 4  img083
Letter to The Cambridge Instrument Co. Ltd. discussing various instrument failures due to earthing and insufficient clearances.27th Sep 1927Box 175 \ 4  img084
Letter suggesting an insulated, push-fit cap for a dial screw to prevent potential short circuits from high temperatures.3rd Oct 1927Box 175 \ 4  img085
Internal memorandum regarding troubles with a returned thermometer from the Cambridge Company.3rd Oct 1927Box 175 \ 4  img086
Potential design issues with the Cambridge Thermometer, including proximity of parts to live connections and dial overrun.10th Oct 1927Box 175 \ 4  img088
Repair of a damaged Cambridge Thermometer, found to be fused by a high current.7th Oct 1927Box 175 \ 4  img089
Short-circuit in chassis 4-RF caused by the thermometer needle contacting a screw at high temperatures.12th Oct 1927Box 175 \ 4  img090
Electrical failure on chassis 4-RF for Daniel Dreyfus, Esq.14th Oct 1927Box 175 \ 4  img091
Follow-up letter from Cambridge Instrument Company regarding a Dial Thermometer with Electrical Contacts.13th Oct 1927Box 175 \ 4  img092
Known issue with an electric contact water thermometer on chassis 4 RF for Daniel Dreyfus, Esq.17th Oct 1927Box 175 \ 4  img093
Letter to the Cambridge Scientific Instrument Co. regarding the repair of an electrical thermometer.18th Oct 1927Box 175 \ 4  img094
Drawing of the connections for a Cambridge alcohol vapour thermometer.19th Oct 1927Box 175 \ 4  img095
Instructions sheet detailing the performance of special 16V lamps fitted to indicating thermometers on two chassis.25th Oct 1927Box 175 \ 4  img096
Letter from Cambridge Instrument Company regarding the approval and dispatch of a dummy radiator thermometer.26th Oct 1927Box 175 \ 4  img097
Recommending a new, higher voltage bulb for the radiator thermometer indicating lamp to prevent it from burning out.27th Oct 1927Box 175 \ 4  img098
Testing a special 16/18 V, 2.4 watt bulb for an electric thermometer and warning lamp.27th Oct 1927Box 175 \ 4  img099
Letter to Cambridge Instrument Co. Ltd. regarding testing a sample instrument and requesting one with an additional stop.27th Oct 1927Box 175 \ 4  img100
Requesting an order for the repair of a thermometer sent to The Cambridge Instrument Co.28th Oct 1927Box 175 \ 4  img101
Ordering larger capacity bulbs for radiator temperature indicating lamps on 20 and 40/50 HP chassis.1st Nov 1927Box 175 \ 4  img102
Requesting tests on a modified Cambridge Thermometer fitted with two stops to assess potential damage from overheating.3rd Nov 1927Box 175 \ 4  img103
Testing of a Cambridge thermometer with contacts, fitted with two stops, on an experimental car.4th Nov 1927Box 175 \ 4  img104
Testing of a modified Cambridge thermometer with two stops on an experimental car.4th Nov 1927Box 175 \ 4  img105
Inquiring about the use of 16/18 volt, 3 watt lamp bulbs for thermometer indicating lamps on production.13th Dec 1928Box 175 \ 4  img106
Order for six lamp bulbs from G.E.C. for use in the Experimental Department.3rd Jan 1928Box 175 \ 4  img107


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