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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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Instruction to the Works to use 16/18 volt bulbs on the warning light.10th Jan 1928Box 175 \ 4  img108
Radiator thermometer contact failures being resolved by using 16 Volt bulbs.5th Jul 1928Box 175 \ 4  img109
Query regarding whether radiator thermometers on production are fitted with a top stop.5th Jul 1928Box 175 \ 4  img110
Faulty Cambridge thermometer and the arrangement to have a stop fitted free of charge.14th Jul 1928Box 175 \ 4  img111
Order for a radiator warning lamp for a 14-G4 dashboard, specifying it should be equipped with green glass.22th Oct 1928Box 175 \ 4  img112
Availability of warning lights from Central Stores stock.21th Dec 1928Box 175 \ 4  img113
The failure and replacement of a Cambridge Radiator Thermometer due to burnt contacts.27th Aug 1929Box 175 \ 4  img114
Request to order three special transmitting thermometers with warning lights from the Cambridge Scientific Instrument Co.28th Apr 1930Box 175 \ 4  img115
The correct temperature setting for radiator thermometers.16th Jun 1930Box 175 \ 4  img116
Alteration No. 148 for the Transmitting Water Thermometer, approving its use and requesting modifications for civil aircraft.16th Feb 1931Box 175 \ 4  img117
Air Ministry letter regarding the approval of a Transmitting Water Thermometer, Alteration No.148.12th Feb 1931Box 175 \ 4  img118
Letter to Cambridge Scientific Instrument Co. Ltd. requesting a quotation for thermometers and a bridge for radiator cooling experiments.13th Mar 1931Box 175 \ 4  img119
Circuit diagram for a bridge for resistance thermometers.14th Mar 1931Box 175 \ 4  img120
Letter from Cambridge Instrument Company discussing methods for measuring radiator water temperature.14th Mar 1931Box 175 \ 4  img121
Letter from Cambridge Instrument Company regarding thermocouple instruments and a proposed visit.17th Apr 1931Box 175 \ 4  img122
Letter to The Cambridge Instrument Co. requesting an estimate for resistance thermometers to measure radiator temperatures.17th Apr 1931Box 175 \ 4  img123
Letter from Cambridge Instrument Company regarding specifications and cost for a radiator temperature outfit.22th Apr 1931Box 175 \ 4  img124
Letter to Cambridge Instrument Co. confirming the required specifications for a measuring bridge.23th Apr 1931Box 175 \ 4  img125
Letter confirming a change in specification for a bridge instrument's temperature range.27th Apr 1931Box 175 \ 4  img126
Letter from the Cambridge Instrument Company providing a quotation for temperature measuring apparatus.12th May 1931Box 175 \ 4  img127
Quotation from Cambridge Instrument Company Ltd. for a special temperature measuring unit and resistance thermometers.12th May 1931Box 175 \ 4  img128
Blueprint of an instrument panel featuring thermometer terminals and range selecting sockets.1st May 1931Box 175 \ 4  img129
Blueprint for a special full-size thermometer selecting switch and temperature gauge.1st May 1931Box 175 \ 4  img130
Blueprint of a resistance plug and a rheostat dial divided into degrees.1st May 1931Box 175 \ 4  img131
Blueprint for a testing outfit featuring a graduated dial.1st May 1931Box 175 \ 4  img132
Blueprint for a B.P Teak Case.9th May 1931Box 175 \ 4  img133
Blueprint for a B.P. Teak Case.9th May 1931Box 175 \ 4  img134
Letter from Cambridge Instrument Company offering a Torsional Accelerometer on a seven-day sale or return basis.23th Jun 1931Box 175 \ 4  img135
Quotation from Cambridge Instrument Company, Ltd. for a rotational accelerometer and other instruments.24th Jun 1931Box 175 \ 4  img136
Inquiry to The Cambridge Instrument Co. about hiring a recording rotational accelerometer for torsional vibration tests.25th Jun 1931Box 175 \ 4  img137
Letter from the Cambridge Instrument Company regarding an enquiry for a Torsional Vibration Recorder.26th Jun 1931Box 175 \ 4  img138
Letter declining a request to hire a Rotational Accelerometer, offering to sell one instead.30th Jun 1931Box 175 \ 4  img139
Quotation from Cambridge Instrument Company, Ltd. for a rotational accelerometer and other scientific equipment.30th Jun 1931Box 175 \ 4  img140
Requesting an order for two Cambridge high reading thermometers for urgent evaporative cooling tests on the Meccano hangar.3rd Aug 1931Box 175 \ 4  img141
Confirming a Cambridge thermometer for a 20-EX is being returned to the makers for a new dial.2nd Jun 1932Box 175 \ 4  img142
Test comparing the effect of altitude-related air pressure on Cambridge and Negretti & Zambra thermometers.20th May 1933Box 175 \ 4  img143
Graph showing the effect of altitude (20,000 ft) on the gauge reading of a Cambridge Ether Thermometer.1st May 1933Box 175 \ 4  img144
Faulty Smith radiator thermometer being sent for repair and a request for a failure report.8th Aug 1933Box 175 \ 4  img145
Instructing the supply of bi-metal thermometers and a steam valve, with A.I.D. inspection required before dispatch.6th Oct 1933Box 175 \ 4  img146
Order request for pyrometers and compensating cable for a Centricast Bearing Rig.20th Oct 1933Box 175 \ 4  img147
Enquiry to The Cambridge Instrument Co. about the capabilities of their rotational accelerometer for measuring crankshaft vibrations.23th Oct 1933Box 175 \ 4  img148
Letter from Cambridge Instrument Company regarding their rotational accelerometer, its function as a vibrograph, and recent improvements.24th Oct 1933Box 175 \ 4  img149
Letter from Cambridge Instrument Company describing the features and sensitivity ranges of an instrument and an enclosed photo of a new projector.25th Oct 1933Box 175 \ 4  img150
Letter from Cambridge Instrument Company Ltd. providing a quotation for a Rotational Accelerometer and associated equipment.25th Oct 1933Box 175 \ 4  img151
Quotation from Cambridge Instrument Company Ltd. for a Rotational Accelerometer, Contact Maker, and Portable Viewer.25th Oct 1933Box 175 \ 4  img152
Letter from Cambridge Instrument Company regarding the suitability and pricing of different thermometers for a test car.27th Oct 1931Box 175 \ 4  img153
Photograph of a Cambridge thermometer gauge face measuring from 0 to 50 degrees Celsius.5th Nov 1931Box 175 \ 4  img154
Follow-up letter from Cambridge Instrument Company regarding a thermometer for a test car.5th Nov 1931Box 175 \ 4  img155
Letter from Cambridge Instrument Company offering alternative thermometers and pricing for a test car.27th Oct 1931Box 175 \ 4  img156
Letter to The Cambridge Instrument Co. Ltd. regarding the specifications of a rotational accelerometer and arranging a demonstration.8th Nov 1933Box 175 \ 4  img157
Letter from Cambridge Instrument Company clarifying the use of their Vibrograph for measuring crankshaft vibrations.10th Nov 1933Box 175 \ 4  img158
Letter from Cambridge Instrument Company detailing how to connect an instrument and the terms for a demonstration or trial.12th Nov 1931Box 175 \ 4  img159
Letter to The Cambridge Instrument Co. Ltd. confirming a thermometer has been obtained.12th Nov 1931Box 175 \ 4  img160
Letter to The Cambridge Instrument Co. Ltd. rejecting their belt-driven rotational accelerometer.13th Nov 1933Box 175 \ 4  img161
Letter from Cambridge Instrument Company regarding the suitability and supply terms of a Rotational Accelerometer.17th Nov 1933Box 175 \ 4  img162
Letter from Cambridge Instrument Company Ltd. regarding a trial period for an instrument to measure torsional vibrations.17th Nov 1933Box 175 \ 4  img163
Enquiry for particulars about a Cambridge Exhaust Gas Analyser.1st Oct 1932Box 175 \ 4  img164
Request to arrange a replacement thermometer for a Bentley chassis due to a fractured pipeline.26th Jul 1934Box 175 \ 4  img165
Return of a Smith Thermometer from chassis 4.B.IV for recalibration.7th Sep 1934Box 175 \ 4  img166
The purchase of a Cambridge dial thermometer for a new electric drying oven.1st May 1935Box 175 \ 4  img167
Letter from S. Smith & Sons following up on the receipt of a failed thermometer for concave dial instruments.27th May 1935Box 175 \ 4  img168
Letter to S.S. Smith & Sons regarding the failure and return of concave dial instruments.12th Jun 1935Box 175 \ 4  img169
Request to exchange a faulty Cambridge Dial Thermometer which is reading low because the bulb does not fit correctly in the chamber.1st Jun 1935Box 175 \ 4  img170
Letter from S. Smith & Sons (Motor Accessories) Ltd acknowledging a letter regarding a Concave Dial Thermometer and a defective Oil Gauge.13th Jun 1935Box 175 \ 4  img171
Order to despatch a Cambridge pattern 'A' thermometer to the Cambridge Instrument Co. Ltd. for modification.17th Oct 1935Box 175 \ 4  img172
Return of a failed Smith concave dial thermometer for repair.22th Oct 1935Box 175 \ 4  img173
Letter to S. Smith & Sons, Ltd. regarding experiments with flexible capillary tubes and a Negretti & Zambra altimeter.3rd Mar 1936Box 175 \ 4  img174
Letter to Messrs. Smith & Sons regarding a scheme to sound-insulate a car transmitting thermometer.5th Mar 1936Box 175 \ 4  img175
Letter from S. Smith & Sons acknowledging receipt of a letter regarding a transmitting thermometer.7th Mar 1936Box 175 \ 4  img176
Letter from S. Smith & Sons discussing the difficulty in sourcing thinner, more flexible capillary tubing for thermometers.7th Mar 1936Box 175 \ 4  img177
Letter from S. Smith & Sons regarding a thermometer bulb and an enclosed drawing.13th Mar 1936Box 175 \ 4  img178
Official order be sent to Messrs. Smith & Co. for a standard Ph.III type water thermometer.24th Mar 1936Box 175 \ 4  img179
Letter to S. Smith & Sons Ltd. regarding the suitability of a thermometer bulb and placing an order.24th Mar 1936Box 175 \ 4  img180
Letter from S. Smith & Sons acknowledging an order for a set of special parts with a thermometer for the Phantom III.27th Mar 1936Box 175 \ 4  img181
Letter to S. Smith & Sons Ltd. requesting the delivery of a special Ph.III Thermometer.7th Apr 1936Box 175 \ 4  img182
Letter from S. Smith & Sons confirming a special Phantom III Thermometer is ready for testing and despatch.8th Apr 1936Box 175 \ 4  img183
Insulated thermometer for the Phantom III, focusing on noise reduction using a rubber-insulated bulb.9th Apr 1936Box 175 \ 4  img184
Request for a report on the experimental silent thermometer and its design scheme for standardisation.10th Jun 1936Box 175 \ 4  img185
Schemes tested to prevent noise transmission through the dashboard thermometer.13th Jun 1936Box 175 \ 4  img186
Report comparing two design schemes for gland packing, detailing issues with scheme LeC.5060 and proposing modifications.13th Jun 1936Box 175 \ 4  img187
Letter to S. Smith & Sons requesting a quotation for thermometers with flexible capillary tubing for experimental work.24th Jun 1936Box 175 \ 4  img188
The standardisation of a rubber-mounted thermometer.24th Jun 1936Box 175 \ 4  img189
Letter from S. Smith & Sons (Motor Accessories) Ltd regarding an enquiry for a flexible capillary.25th Jun 1936Box 175 \ 4  img190
Requesting an urgent order for six Negretti and Zambra transmitting thermometers for the Aero beds.26th Jun 1936Box 175 \ 4  img191
Letter from S. Smith & Sons clarifying the required range for a thermometer dial.26th Jun 1936Box 175 \ 4  img192
Letter of inquiry to H.M. Hobson Components Ltd. regarding a new 'Telegage' water temperature gauge.26th Jun 1936Box 175 \ 4  img193
Letter to S. Smith & Sons Ltd. confirming receipt of their letter and specifying temperature ranges.27th Jun 1936Box 175 \ 4  img194
Letter from H.M. Hobson Components Ltd. regarding an enquiry for a K-S distant reading Telegage.30th Jun 1936Box 175 \ 4  img195
Page 2 of a letter from H.M. Hobson Components Ltd. regarding maximum instrument pressures and offering samples on loan.30th Jun 1936Box 175 \ 4  img196
Letter from S. Smith & Sons regarding the unsuitability of their standard thermometers and forwarding the request to their aircraft department.30th Jun 1936Box 175 \ 4  img197
Letter from Smiths Aircraft Instruments quoting for a Mercury-in-Steel type Oil Temperature Thermometer.1st Jul 1936Box 175 \ 4  img198
Letter requesting a sample water temperature recording instrument for testing and a price quotation.2nd Jul 1936Box 175 \ 4  img199
Letter from H.M. Hobson Components Ltd. regarding a query for a Hobson K-S Heat Indicator for experimental purposes and a price quotation.3rd Jul 1936Box 175 \ 4  img200
Letter from H.M. Hobson Components Ltd. regarding the dispatch of a Heat Indicator.10th Jul 1936Box 175 \ 4  img201
Letter from H.M. Hobson Components Ltd. regarding a visit to assist with the installation of a loaned Heat Indicator.14th Jul 1936Box 175 \ 4  img202
Telegram advising that Mr. Steadman is on holiday for two weeks.15th Jul 1936Box 175 \ 4  img203
Cover letter to H.G. Reigate Esq. forwarding a copy of a letter sent to Messrs. H.M. Hobson.15th Jul 1936Box 175 \ 4  img204
Letter to H.M. Hobson Components Ltd. regarding an employee's holiday and a visit from Mr. Reigate.15th Jul 1936Box 175 \ 4  img205
Letter from H.M. Hobson Components Ltd. acknowledging correspondence and arranging a future meeting after Mr. Steadman returns from holiday.16th Jul 1936Box 175 \ 4  img206
Letter to H.M. Hobson Components Ltd. arranging a discussion about a loaned heat indicator.27th Jul 1936Box 175 \ 4  img207


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