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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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Technical bulletin detailing the condition and maintenance of accumulator (battery) elements.2nd Dec 1927Box 44 \ 5  Scan024
Continued report on battery cell maintenance, focusing on charging issues with positive and negative plates.2nd Dec 1927Box 44 \ 5  Scan025
Technical note on the use of a Cadmium Electrode for assessing battery cell condition.2nd Dec 1927Box 44 \ 5  Scan026
The voltage characteristics and fault diagnosis during the charging of a battery cell.12th Dec 1927Box 44 \ 5  Scan027
Chart of readings for use with a Cadmium Electrode Voltmeter.12th Dec 1927Box 44 \ 5  Scan028
Request for a hydrometer to measure the specific gravity of petrol and accumulator electrolyte, preferably a single instrument for both jobs.19th Aug 1918Box 44 \ 5  Scan029
Responding to an enquiry about the manufacturer of a syringe type acid hydrometer.11th Sep 1918Box 44 \ 5  Scan030
To Mr. Hives regarding a quotation received for a hydrometer and comparing it to a recent purchase.20th Sep 1918Box 44 \ 5  Scan031
Letter from John J. Griffin & Sons Ltd. offering a Pipette Hydrometer for sale.19th Sep 1918Box 44 \ 5  Scan032
Requesting the purchase of four syringe-type hydrometers for battery acid.19th Oct 1918Box 44 \ 5  Scan033
Letter from a battery company regarding an out-of-stock order for hydrometer syringes.4th Nov 1918Box 44 \ 5  Scan034
Recommending the inclusion of a celluloid syringe type hydrometer in the tool kit for each chassis.6th Nov 1919Box 44 \ 5  Scan035
Sourcing celluloid syringe-type hydrometers for inclusion in the chassis tool kit.1st Nov 1919Box 44 \ 5  Scan036
Letter from Joseph Casartelli & Son requesting further particulars for a Celluloid Syringe type Hydrometer.15th Nov 1919Box 44 \ 5  Scan037
Letter from a supplier unable to fulfill an order for a Celluloid Hydrometer Syringe, redirecting to the American manufacturer.17th Nov 1919Box 44 \ 5  Scan038
Inquiry to The Chloride Electrical Storage Co. regarding Syringe type Hydrometers and the use of celluloid instead of glass.19th Nov 1919Box 44 \ 5  Scan039
Quotation from The Chloride Storage Co. Ltd. for syringe type hydrometers, with a discussion on glass versus celluloid tubes.20th Nov 1919Box 44 \ 5  Scan040
Inclusion of a syringe-type hydrometer in the tool kit and seeking approval to source them in celluloid.27th Nov 1919Box 44 \ 5  Scan041
The preference for celluloid type syringe hydrometers over glass ones for tool kits.28th Nov 1919Box 44 \ 5  Scan042
Unsuitability of a sample glass hydrometer and efforts to source a celluloid alternative.1st Dec 1919Box 44 \ 5  Scan043
Quotation letter from Luthy Hydrometer Co. for non-breakable celluloid hydrometers.8th Dec 1919Box 44 \ 5  Scan044
Request for approval to supply a hydrometer with each 40/50 Chassis kit.3rd Jan 1920Box 44 \ 5  Scan045
Request to obtain particulars for floating glass hydrometers to measure acid densities.15th Jan 1920Box 44 \ 5  Scan046
The selection and supply of hydrometers for delivered chassis.16th Jan 1920Box 44 \ 5  Scan047
Confirming the decision to supply a hydrometer with the 40/50 HP chassis kit, including for those already delivered.22th May 1919Box 44 \ 5  Scan048
Supply of celluloid syringe type hydrometers from the Luthy Hydrometer Company in America.16th Jan 1920Box 44 \ 5  Scan049
Instructing to order and supply Luthy hydrometers for all new and previously delivered chassis.16th Jan 1920Box 44 \ 5  Scan050
Letter from J. Preston regarding the availability of Hydrometers, with a subsequent order from Rolls-Royce.17th Jan 1920Box 44 \ 5  Scan051
Request to obtain two glass syringe type hydrometers for the Experimental Department from the Chloride Electrical Storage Co.27th Apr 1920Box 44 \ 5  Scan052
The supply of Luthy Hydrometers for new and previously delivered chassis.10th Jun 1920Box 44 \ 5  Scan053
Booking out of two hydrometers from the stores for the Experimental Department.11th Jun 1920Box 44 \ 5  Scan054
Instruction sheet regarding the acquisition of two hydrometers from the stores.14th Jun 1920Box 44 \ 5  Scan055
Acquisition of Luthy Products Corp. and quoting prices for their hydrometers.7th Nov 1922Box 44 \ 5  Scan056
Urgent procurement of Luthy Hydrometers or a suitable alternative.7th Nov 1922Box 44 \ 5  Scan057
The continued use of Luthy hydrometers and sourcing potential English-made alternatives.22th Nov 1922Box 44 \ 5  Scan058
The stock, pricing, and alternative suppliers for hydrometers.25th Nov 1922Box 44 \ 5  Scan059
Placing an order for a battery hydrometer with the Chloride Company and continuing with the Luthy Hydrometer.27th Nov 1922Box 44 \ 5  Scan060
Unsuitability of a sample Exide glass hydrometer for customer use due to its fragility.27th Nov 1922Box 44 \ 5  Scan061
Continuation of notes on the design features of a ribbed bulb and a float with glass prongs.28th Aug 1923Box 44 \ 5  Scan062
Comparison report on Perfection and Exide hydrometers.28th Aug 1923Box 44 \ 5  Scan063
Comparison report on Exide and Perfection make syringe hydrometers.18th Aug 1923Box 44 \ 5  Scan064
Battery tester submitted by The Runbaken Magneto Company Ltd. and its pricing.16th Oct 1923Box 44 \ 5  Scan065
The unsuitability of the Runbaken Syringe Hydrometer for chassis use following a test.12th Nov 1923Box 44 \ 5  Scan066
Re-test report on a Runbaken syringe hydrometer, comparing its accuracy against standard Twaddell hydrometers.31th Oct 1923Box 44 \ 5  Scan067
Page noting a design flaw where a rubber bulb works loose from a barrel, suggesting a locking arrangement.19th Nov 1923Box 44 \ 5  Scan068
Using the Exide Hydrometer as an alternative for the American Luthy Hydrometer.19th Nov 1923Box 44 \ 5  Scan069
Letter from The Runbaken Magneto Co. Ltd. responding to feedback on their battery tester and hydrometer.19th Nov 1923Box 44 \ 5  Scan070
Cover note regarding a letter from the Runbaken Magneto Company in reply to criticism of their Battery Tester.21th Nov 1923Box 44 \ 5  Scan071
The quality of a hydrometer sample submitted by Messrs. Runbaken for standardisation.22th Nov 1923Box 44 \ 5  Scan072
One standard Exide hydrometer to be issued from the stores.17th Dec 1923Box 44 \ 5  Scan073
Design flaws in Exide hydrometers following a comparative test.19th May 1924Box 44 \ 5  Scan074
Typed memorandum discussing improvements to a new type and the return of two hydrometers.9th May 1924Box 44 \ 5  Scan075
Comparison of a standard Exide syringe hydrometer with a new type Exide syringe hydrometer, detailing good and bad points.16th May 1924Box 44 \ 5  Scan076
Supply delay for Type S.1 hydrometers and the testing of a new sample.13th May 1925Box 44 \ 5  Scan077
Summarising tests on an Exide Hydrometer Type S1 and returning the instrument.15th May 1925Box 44 \ 5  Scan078
The Exide Hydrometer Type S1, comparing its features to the standard model.14th May 1925Box 44 \ 5  Scan079
Requesting the testing of a sample hydrometer from L.P.M.A. Co. with a handwritten cost comparison.12th Nov 1925Box 44 \ 5  Scan080
Testing and rejection of an L.P.M.A. syringe hydrometer.17th Nov 1925Box 44 \ 5  Scan081
Test report and critique of a sample L.P.M.A. Syringe Hydrometer.16th Nov 1925Box 44 \ 5  Scan082
Request to purchase two new type S.1 hydrometers, one for the Electrical Laboratory and another for private use.17th Dec 1925Box 44 \ 5  Scan083
Request to obtain three floats for S1 type hydrometers from the Chloride Elec. Storage Co. Ltd.19th May 1926Box 44 \ 5  Scan084
Comparing a U.S.A. made hydrometer with a British one, concluding the British instrument is preferred.25th Jun 1926Box 44 \ 5  Scan085
Comparison of two syringing hydrometers, an Exide model and a U.S.A. made version.24th Jun 1926Box 44 \ 5  Scan086
The testing of an Exide hydrometer, noting considerable improvement and the return of the instrument.7th May 1927Box 44 \ 5  Scan087
Review and comparison of the new type S1 Exide hydrometer.5th May 1927Box 44 \ 5  Scan088
Test report on two types of hydrometers, a float type and a syringe type.8th Jun 1927Box 44 \ 5  Scan089
Requesting the return of a faulty Exide hydrometer float for replacement.9th Jun 1927Box 44 \ 5  Scan090
Quality control procedures for externally supplied hydrometers.13th Jun 1927Box 44 \ 5  Scan091
Free of charge replacement of a faulty S.1. Hydrometer.15th Jun 1927Box 44 \ 5  Scan092
The testing of syringe hydrometers, noting they are an earlier type.29th Jun 1927Box 44 \ 5  Scan093
Instruction sheet for the loan of S1 hydrometers for testing.8th Sep 1927Box 44 \ 5  Scan094
Test report on Exide type S1 hydrometers, detailing a reading error in two of the twenty-four instruments tested.8th Sep 1927Box 44 \ 5  Scan095
Test report on 24 Exide Type S.1. Hydrometers, finding 23 to be satisfactory and one with a broken float.3rd Nov 1927Box 44 \ 5  Scan096
Request for a replacement float for an S.1. hydrometer that became jammed.30th Jan 1928Box 44 \ 5  Scan097
Confirming the price being paid for Exide type S.1 hydrometers.30th Jan 1928Box 44 \ 5  Scan098
Test report on 24 Exide Type S1 hydrometers, noting the absence of float spikes.31th Jan 1928Box 44 \ 5  Scan099
Letter from The Chloride Electrical Storage Co. Ltd. regarding design modifications to the Exide Type S.1 Hydrometer.7th Feb 1928Box 44 \ 5  Scan100
Confirming the successful testing of 25 Exide type S1 hydrometers.14th Feb 1928Box 44 \ 5  Scan101
Testing and standardisation of Exide hydrometers for production use.8th Mar 1928Box 44 \ 5  Scan102
Suggesting the withdrawal of the battery hydrometer from the standard tool kit to save costs.22th Nov 1928Box 44 \ 5  Scan103
Arguing for the inclusion of a hydrometer for testing battery electrolyte.13th Dec 1928Box 44 \ 5  Scan104
Arrangement for a semi-standard hydrometer to be returned for accuracy checks.5th Nov 1929Box 44 \ 5  Scan105
Follow-up memorandum regarding the use of syringe-type hydrometers as semi-standards for production chassis.30th Apr 1930Box 44 \ 5  Scan106
Note on the Economy Committee's decision to cease testing syringe-type hydrometers upon receipt.5th May 1930Box 44 \ 5  Scan107
Reprinted article explaining the design and operation of the D.N. Shock Absorber.3rd Jul 1924Box 44 \ 5  Scan108
Blueprint of a Type II 'Derihon' shock absorber with various cross-sections.11th Nov 1923Box 44 \ 5  Scan109
Letter to The D.N. Shock Absorber Co. requesting a blueprint and an explanation of their product's superiority over the Houdaille shock absorber.3rd Sep 1925Box 44 \ 5  Scan110
Request for samples of hydraulic shock dampers for review and discussion with Mr. Royce.5th Sep 1925Box 44 \ 5  Scan111
Letter from The D.N. Shock Absorber Co. arranging a visit to Derby.7th Sep 1925Box 44 \ 5  Scan112
Letter to The D.N. Shock Absorber Co. arranging a meeting with Mr. Hickson.10th Sep 1925Box 44 \ 5  Scan113
Derihon hydraulic shock absorber as a better proposition than the Houdaille.11th Sep 1925Box 44 \ 5  Scan114
Setup and testing of various shock dampers for the Phantom and 20 HP models.1st Sep 1925Box 44 \ 5  Scan115
Bump test report comparing Derihon, Houdaille, and Berkshire shock absorbers.25th Sep 1925Box 44 \ 5  Scan116
Comparative analysis of different shock absorbers, focusing on performance, oil leaks, and overheating issues.25th Sep 1925Box 44 \ 5  Scan117
Dunlop wheels with Goodyear demountable rims, comparing tyre stiffness and weights against a standard wheel.13th Nov 1919Box 45 \ 1  Scan001
The sourcing of straight-sided tyres for new demountable wheel rims.18th Mar 1920Box 45 \ 1  Scan002
Discussion with Mr. Royce regarding issues with Warland rims and the potential adoption of Goodyear or Firestone alternatives.30th Mar 1920Box 45 \ 1  Scan003
Replacing beaded tyres with straight-sided tyres and recommending Goodyear demountable rims.30th Mar 1920Box 45 \ 1  Scan004
Visit from Dunlop about the supply of wire wheels for straight-sided tyres.26th Apr 1920Box 45 \ 1  Scan005
Recommendation to use Dunlop wheels with Goodyear/Firestone demountable rims and straight-sided tyres, detailing their advantages.30th Apr 1920Box 45 \ 1  Scan006


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