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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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Log of battery charging and performance data, including cell densities and ampere-hour calculations.16th Dec 1921Box 38 \ 5  Scan181
Calculation of ampere-hours for a fifth charge.16th Dec 1921Box 38 \ 5  Scan182
Receipt and inspection of Peto & Radford batteries and samples for various car models.25th Nov 1921Box 38 \ 5  Scan183
Battery component improvements and an owner's experimental battery usage.25th Nov 1921Box 38 \ 5  Scan184
Dynamo charging rates, battery ignition, and magneto performance at different speeds.25th Nov 1921Box 38 \ 5  Scan185
List of sample battery parts from Peto & Radford Company being sent to Mr. Royce for inspection.26th Nov 1921Box 38 \ 5  Scan186
Instructions for the care and first charge of Peto & Radford accumulators.26th Nov 1921Box 38 \ 5  Scan187
Instructions for the first charge of Peto & Radford accumulators.2nd Dec 1921Box 38 \ 5  Scan188
Letter to Messrs. Peto & Radford concerning battery charging instructions and further testing.2nd Dec 1921Box 38 \ 5  Scan189
Letter from accumulator manufacturers Peto & Radford regarding observations on acid gravity during battery charging.9th Dec 1921Box 38 \ 5  Scan190
Feedback on sample P & R battery boxes, comparing 3-cell boxes to separate cells and noting insufficient lead coating.10th Dec 1921Box 38 \ 5  Scan191
Requesting the return of sample P & R cell boxes sent for Mr. Royce's inspection.9th Jan 1922Box 38 \ 5  Scan192
Letter from accumulator manufacturer Peto & Radford regarding a visit to discuss battery tests and plate performance.10th Jan 1922Box 38 \ 5  Scan193
Letter to Peto & Radford Ltd. regarding a meeting with Mr. Minchin, battery results, and sample mouldings.11th Jan 1922Box 38 \ 5  Scan194
Letter from accumulator manufacturers Peto & Radford arranging a meeting.26th Jan 1922Box 38 \ 5  Scan195
Advising of an upcoming visit from a Director of the firm Peto & Radford.27th Jan 1922Box 38 \ 5  Scan196
Battery ampere-hour efficiency and density following a visit from Mr. Preston of Peto & Radford Co.2nd Feb 1922Box 38 \ 5  Scan197
Report page discussing the reversibility of lead accumulators, temperature effects on batteries, and comparisons with nickel-iron batteries.2nd Feb 1922Box 38 \ 5  Scan198
The poor quality of batteries, specifically the De Martis battery, and a probable failure during a vibration test.23th Feb 1922Box 38 \ 5  Scan199
Letter from Peto & Radford concerning battery sizes for the 40/50 and Goshawk models.23th Feb 1922Box 38 \ 5  Scan200
Letter from Peto & Radford discussing the suitability of various battery models for different horsepower cars.8th Feb 1922Box 38 \ 5  Scan201
Price list for various Peto & Radford batteries.8th Feb 1922Box 38 \ 5  Scan202
Advance memo regarding the standardisation of a larger battery, cables, and starter motor windings for the 40/50 model.1st Mar 1922Box 38 \ 5  Scan203
Letter to Peto & Radford Co. Ltd. confirming discussions on battery modifications for the 40/50 car.22th Mar 1922Box 38 \ 5  Scan204
Selection, suitability, and modification of various battery types for the Goshawk project.22th Mar 1922Box 38 \ 5  Scan205
Page discussing the specification for battery terminals.23th Mar 1922Box 38 \ 5  Scan206
Letter from Peto & Radford discussing various battery options and specifications for the 40/50 car model.23th Mar 1922Box 38 \ 5  Scan207
Page 2 of a letter from Peto & Radford awaiting a decision from the Chief Engineer about the B.D.9.24th Mar 1922Box 38 \ 5  Scan208
Letter to Messrs. Peto & Radford regarding a decision on the B.D.11 battery for the 40/50 car.24th Mar 1922Box 38 \ 5  Scan209
The standardisation of batteries and starter motor cables for the 40/50 HP chassis.1st Mar 1922Box 38 \ 5  Scan210
Letter from accumulator manufacturers Peto & Radford concerning a sample battery terminal for a 40/50 HP car.1st Apr 1922Box 38 \ 5  Scan211
Letter to Messrs. Peto & Radford regarding battery terminals for the 40/50 Car.3rd Apr 1922Box 38 \ 5  Scan212
Letter from a battery manufacturer confirming a design change for terminal lugs.4th Apr 1922Box 38 \ 5  Scan213
Standardisation sheets for new battery and starter motor options, including a comparison of Exide and P & R batteries.4th Apr 1922Box 38 \ 5  Scan214
Standardising the larger battery, motor and cables, suggesting the matter be taken up with Mr. Royce.4th Apr 1922Box 38 \ 5  Scan215
Exide service facilities and pricing for a larger battery for the 40/50 model.5th Apr 1922Box 38 \ 5  Scan216
Return of battery components to Messrs. Peto & Radford.6th Apr 1922Box 38 \ 5  Scan217
Standardisation of larger batteries and starter motors, referencing Mr. Royce's opposing view.12th Apr 1922Box 38 \ 5  Scan218
Proposal to standardize larger batteries for the 40/50 car model.21th Apr 1922Box 38 \ 5  Scan219
Continuation of a memo advocating for the standardisation of larger batteries and motor cables.21th Apr 1922Box 38 \ 5  Scan220
Suggesting standardisation sheets for a starter motor with specific field coil windings.4th Aug 1921Box 38 \ 5  Scan221
Letter from Peto & Radford announcing the opening of new accumulator repair works in Westminster.1st May 1922Box 38 \ 5  Scan222
Pros and cons of fitting a larger battery and starter motor, and agreeing to a new armature construction method.16th May 1922Box 38 \ 5  Scan223
Standardising the battery for the 40/50 chassis, comparing Peto & Radford and Exide models.22th Jun 1922Box 38 \ 5  Scan224
Report discussing dynamo regulation, battery standards, and a proposal for a new starter motor arrangement for the Goshawk engine.1st Jun 1922Box 38 \ 5  Scan225
Technical discussion on standardizing starter motors, focusing on armature construction with and without mica plate insulation.22th Jun 1922Box 38 \ 5  Scan226
Test results for Goshawk components, a scrap matter, and standardisation sheets.22th Jun 1922Box 38 \ 5  Scan227
Letter outlining the terms for standardizing battery service, delivery, and maintenance.24th Jul 1922Box 38 \ 5  Scan228
Continued list of instructions regarding battery examination, service payments, and foreign stock.25th Jul 1922Box 38 \ 5  Scan229
Letter from Peto & Radford responding to points about standardising batteries on cars.25th Jul 1922Box 38 \ 5  Scan230
Letter from Peto & Radford regarding the suitability of their BD.11 and Goshawk batteries for Rolls-Royce cars.26th Jul 1922Box 38 \ 5  Scan231
Extract from a letter from Peto & Radford regarding battery design and a comparison with the Exide battery for a 40/50 model.26th Jul 1922Box 38 \ 5  Scan232
Page discussing a battery modification as an improvement and questioning Mr. Royce's perspective on the matter.25th Jul 1922Box 38 \ 5  Scan233
Visit to the Peto & Radford Battery Works regarding the manufacturing process for 40/50 and Goshawk batteries.25th Jul 1922Box 38 \ 5  Scan234
Comparison of P & R and Exide batteries for potential standardisation on the 40/50 and Goshawk models.25th Jul 1922Box 38 \ 5  Scan235
Comparison and recommendation of three different battery types (Exide, P & R, C.A.V.-Willard) for the Goshawk.25th Jul 1922Box 38 \ 5  Scan236
Battery selection, recommending to delete the C.A.V. Willard and retain the 6 XR3 Exide.1st Jul 1922Box 38 \ 5  Scan237
Comparing the P & R BD.11 battery to the standard, detailing differences in plate thickness, separators, and overall weight.27th Jul 1922Box 38 \ 5  Scan238
Comparison of the total weights for a standard Exide battery and a Peto & Radford BD.11 battery, including their respective boxes and fittings.27th Jul 1922Box 38 \ 5  Scan239
Letter from accumulator manufacturer Peto & Radford detailing a patented improvement to their batteries.19th Aug 1922Box 38 \ 5  Scan240
Internal memorandum discussing the standardisation of specific battery types and starter motors.22th Aug 1922Box 38 \ 5  Scan241
Cover letter forwarding correspondence received from Peto & Radford regarding batteries.23th Aug 1922Box 38 \ 5  Scan242
Standardisation sheets for batteries and starter motor components.4th Sep 1922Box 38 \ 5  Scan243
Recommendation to adopt the P & R Battery BD.11 for the 40/50 model as a simultaneous standard.15th Sep 1922Box 38 \ 5  Scan244
From EFC to Roy requesting an up-to-date price for a P & R Battery Type BD.11 for a 40/50 car.23th Sep 1922Box 38 \ 5  Scan245
The return of a signed standardisation sheet for the P & R BDll battery for the 40/50 chassis.30th Sep 1922Box 38 \ 5  Scan246
Cover memorandum attaching two previous memos to Mr. Royce regarding a P. & M. BD11 Battery for the 40/50 model.2nd Oct 1922Box 38 \ 5  Scan247
Cover letter attaching a report concerning the standardisation of larger batteries.21th Sep 1922Box 38 \ 5  Scan248
Standardization sheet for the P. & R. Battery B.D.11 for the 40/50 Chassis.10th Oct 1922Box 38 \ 5  Scan249
Revised standardisation sheet for a Peto & Radford battery for the 40/50 car.7th Oct 1922Box 38 \ 5  Scan250
Chasing a signature for the second issue of a standardisation sheet for a P & R Type BDL1 battery.17th Oct 1922Box 38 \ 5  Scan251
Unsigned Standardization Sheet for a P & R Type ED11 Battery for 40/50.20th Oct 1922Box 38 \ 5  Scan252
Peto & Radford type battery, its specifications, and alternative sources of supply.20th Oct 1922Box 38 \ 5  Scan253
Comparing different battery options and specifications for the 40/50 car model.23th Oct 1922Box 38 \ 5  Scan254
Comparison of three battery types: Exide, C.A.V., and a specially made P & R.23th Oct 1922Box 38 \ 5  Scan255
Instruction report detailing the investigation and testing of two faulty batteries.18th Oct 1922Box 38 \ 5  Scan256
Instruction sheet detailing the service history and faults of a C.A.V. Willard battery.18th Jun 1922Box 38 \ 5  Scan257
The performance and testing of a battery after running for over 27,000 miles.18th Oct 1922Box 38 \ 5  Scan258
Standardisation of a large P & R battery, declining a larger capacity in favour of improved efficiency.27th Oct 1922Box 38 \ 5  Scan259
The P & R battery for the 40/50 model and a potential halt in production.30th Oct 1922Box 38 \ 5  Scan260
Specifications and necessity of a larger P & R battery for the 40/50 model.30th Oct 1922Box 38 \ 5  Scan261
P & R batteries for the 40/50 model, discussing capacity, weight, and charging.11th Nov 1922Box 38 \ 5  Scan262
Enquiry for a simple rectifier and a disagreement on battery size.11th Nov 1922Box 38 \ 5  Scan263
Internal memorandum discussing the standardization of a new, better battery for the 40/50 model.7th Nov 1922Box 38 \ 5  Scan264
Supply and service complaints, and the standardization of batteries for the 40/50 model.7th Nov 1922Box 38 \ 5  Scan265
Peto & Radford batteries for the 40/50 chassis.19th Nov 1922Box 38 \ 5  Scan266
Copy of a letter from Peto & Radford regarding the return and exchange of sample Goshawk batteries.14th Nov 1922Box 38 \ 5  Scan267
Technical memo comparing the P & R Battery Type BD.11 to Exide batteries, detailing its construction and advantages.14th Nov 1922Box 38 \ 5  Scan268
The specifications and testing of battery components and performance, including cell cases, vents, capacity, and discharge rates.14th Nov 1922Box 38 \ 5  Scan269
Observations on the insulation resistance of a car's high-tension system.21th Nov 1922Box 38 \ 5  Scan270
Receipt and return of Peto & Radford batteries for the Goshawk model.14th Nov 1922Box 38 \ 5  Scan271
Letter from accumulator manufacturer Peto & Radford concerning the standardisation of batteries for the 40/50 car.14th Nov 1922Box 38 \ 5  Scan272
Notes on the superiority of the Peto & Radford B.D.11 battery for the 40/50 HP chassis.15th Nov 1922Box 38 \ 5  Scan273
Collection arrangements for FE P & R batteries with Messrs. Peto & Radford.15th Nov 1922Box 38 \ 5  Scan274
P. & R. battery, favouring weight reduction over increased capacity.10th Nov 1922Box 38 \ 5  Scan275
Standardisation of a P. & R. battery, its capacity, and its potential use as a second standard.20th Nov 1922Box 38 \ 5  Scan276
Requesting a comparison of the relative weight and capacity of a P & R battery versus a Chloride battery.20th Nov 1922Box 38 \ 5  Scan277
Comparison between a proposed P & R BD.11 battery and the standard Exide 6BXRE5 for the 40/50 chassis.21th Nov 1922Box 38 \ 5  Scan278
Comparison of Exide and P&R batteries, detailing weight, dimensions, efficiency, and pricing.24th Nov 1922Box 38 \ 5  Scan279
Urging the adoption of the P & R BD.11 battery for the 40/50 chassis, comparing it to the standard Exide batteries.23th Nov 1922Box 38 \ 5  Scan280


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