Rolls-Royce Archives
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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Form for recording the routine treatment of car lighting and starting batteries.8th Jul 1924Box 54 \ 2  Scan138
Battery charging, weight, and cell density measurements.10th Jul 1924Box 54 \ 2  Scan139
Test log sheet detailing battery charging cycles, cell densities, and performance data.8th Feb 1924Box 54 \ 2  Scan140
Letter from The Chloride Electrical Storage Co. Limited regarding battery connections for a 40/50 HP Chassis.8th Feb 1924Box 54 \ 2  Scan141
Continuation page of a letter from The Chloride Electrical Storage Co. Ltd. regarding terminal and connection details.18th Nov 1924Box 54 \ 2  Scan142
Arrangement to stamp chassis numbers and identification letters on Exide batteries.18th Nov 1924Box 54 \ 2  Scan143
Requesting Exide stamp chassis numbers on the top of batteries to facilitate testing.12th Nov 1924Box 54 \ 2  Scan144
Electrical experimental record sheet for an Exide 6RR5/1/1 Battery (145).14th May 1924Box 54 \ 2  Scan145
Order for two specially configured Exide batteries for the Experimental Department.6th Apr 1925Box 54 \ 2  Scan146
Requesting to replace an Oldham battery with a standard Exide battery on chassis 98-NK.20th Apr 1925Box 54 \ 2  Scan147
Letter regarding a reply from The Chloride Electrical Storage Co. Ltd. about the manufacture of two battery types.21th Apr 1925Box 54 \ 2  Scan148
Ordering specific battery cells for a comparison experiment.23th Apr 1925Box 54 \ 2  Scan149
Instructions detailing the results of bench tests on an Exide 6RRS/1/2 battery.22th May 1925Box 54 \ 2  Scan150
Instruction sheet detailing the results of an experimental battery bench test after 10 months.5th Dec 1922Box 54 \ 2  Scan151
Receipt and ordering of experimental Exide battery cells.5th Jun 1925Box 54 \ 2  Scan152
Scheduled visit from Mr Mc.Kinnon of the Chloride Co.10th May 1925Box 54 \ 2  Scan153
The progress of two special Exide batteries with a specific cell design.11th Jun 1926Box 54 \ 2  Scan154
Letter to The Chloride Elec. Storage Co. Ltd. requesting a change from a quarter-turn plug to a screwed plug for the RR.5 type batteries.12th Jun 1925Box 54 \ 2  Scan155
The cancellation of a battery order and the fitting of new Exide and sandwich batteries to specific experimental chassis.17th Jun 1925Box 54 \ 2  Scan156
Diagrams illustrating different configurations for 40/50 Sandwich Batteries.17th Jun 1925Box 54 \ 2  Scan157
Communication with Chloride Electrical Storage Co Ltd. about a battery order.25th Jun 1925Box 54 \ 2  Scan158
Letter from The Chloride Electrical Storage Co. regarding incorrect information and delivery delays for two special batteries.24th Jun 1925Box 54 \ 2  Scan159
Peto & Radford cells received in error and seeking confirmation on a special 6RR5 Exide battery.27th Jun 1925Box 54 \ 2  Scan160
To arrange a meeting with the Chief Engineer of Chloride Electrical Storage Co. Ltd. regarding Exide Batteries.2nd Oct 1925Box 54 \ 2  Scan161
EFC to Wd. requesting an order for a standard 40/50 Exide single cell battery.2nd Nov 1925Box 54 \ 2  Scan162
Letter to Mr. McKinnon requesting feedback on premature failures of chassis batteries to aid in developing generator characteristics.26th Nov 1925Box 54 \ 2  Scan163
Letter discussing Exide batteries and generator systems for the 40/50 and 20 HP chassis models.8th Dec 1925Box 54 \ 2  Scan164
Letter from Chloride Electrical Storage Co. regarding lending a battery to Mr. Minchin for comparison, while disassociating from his findings.8th Dec 1925Box 54 \ 2  Scan165
Test results for an Exide 6RR5-1-3 battery, noting poor performance.14th Jan 1926Box 54 \ 2  Scan166
Letter from The Chloride Electrical Storage Co. Ltd. regarding the beneficial effect of wood separators in batteries.26th Jan 1926Box 54 \ 2  Scan167
Test results for terminal potential difference of standard Exide batteries for 20HP and 40/50HP models.11th Jan 1926Box 54 \ 2  Scan168
Inspection report on the failure of an Exide GRR5-2 battery after extensive road use.10th Mar 1926Box 54 \ 2  Scan169
Inspection report on the condition of battery cells, detailing sediment build-up and plate degradation.1st Dec 1924Box 54 \ 2  Scan170
Instructions detailing the reasons for a component failure involving cells, plates and separators.8th Dec 1924Box 54 \ 2  Scan171
Letter to a battery storage company regarding the inspection and testing of a 10,000 mile chassis test battery.30th Mar 1926Box 54 \ 2  Scan172
Detailed breakdown of the features and specifications of various Exide batteries delivered over time.30th Mar 1926Box 54 \ 2  Scan173
Electrical experimental record sheet for an Exide 6RR5/1/2 Battery.12th Jun 1924Box 54 \ 2  Scan174
Electrical experimental record sheet for the testing and failure analysis of an Exide 6RR5-1-2 battery.26th Mar 1926Box 54 \ 2  Scan175
Letter from a battery supplier discussing the premature deterioration of ebonite in an Exide battery and arranging for further investigation.31th Mar 1926Box 54 \ 2  Scan176
Dispatch of two standard Exide battery cells from a 10,000-mile test battery for inspection.8th Apr 1926Box 54 \ 2  Scan177
Requesting the return of an experimental sandwich battery from chassis 11-EX for comparative analysis.24th Apr 1926Box 54 \ 2  Scan178
Enquiry with Chloride Elec. Storage Co. about reducing the charging potential difference of Exide batteries.6th Jul 1926Box 54 \ 2  Scan179
Typed memorandum regarding the rescheduling of a visit from The Chloride Electrical Storage Co. Ltd. concerning Exide batteries.20th Jul 1926Box 54 \ 2  Scan180
Letter to a battery supplier discussing potential experiments to improve chassis battery charging.21th Jul 1926Box 54 \ 2  Scan181
Letter discussing battery experiments, charging terminals, and external dynamo control.24th Jul 1926Box 54 \ 2  Scan182
Letter from The Chloride Electrical Storage Company Ltd. acknowledging receipt of a letter.24th Jul 1926Box 54 \ 2  Scan183
Letter reporting on the performance of Exide and standard P & R battery cells during a 10,000-mile test on a New Phantom chassis.2nd Sep 1926Box 54 \ 2  Scan184
Letter discussing battery cell performance and acid retention during a 10,000-mile test in France.27th Oct 1926Box 54 \ 2  Scan185
Dimension discrepancy between P & R and Exide batteries.27th Oct 1926Box 54 \ 2  Scan186
Battery re-tests, detailing discharge performance and improvement over previous poor results.16th Dec 1926Box 54 \ 2  Scan187
Test report on an Exide 6RR5-3 battery, detailing low and high rate discharge results.11th Oct 1927Box 54 \ 2  Scan188
Letter from a battery supplier regarding battery modifications, life expectancy, and a suggestion for new tests.22th Nov 1927Box 54 \ 2  Scan189
Instruction sheet detailing the results of a battery test.11th Oct 1928Box 54 \ 2  Scan190
Graph chart recording an Exide battery discharge test.10th Jul 1924Box 54 \ 2  Scan191
Chart recording an Exide battery performance test.18th Jul 1924Box 54 \ 2  Scan192
Chart recording of a discharge test for an Exide battery, model 6RR5/1/2.21th May 1925Box 54 \ 2  Scan193
Letter from The Chloride Electrical Storage Company regarding a special Exide battery and a proposed visit.19th Apr 1929Box 54 \ 2  Scan194
Examination report on the failure of a cell in an S.S. Batteny (18a) fitted with Threaded Rubber Separators.24th Jun 1929Box 54 \ 2  Scan195
Cell failure caused by growth bridging across the positive plates.3rd Sep 1929Box 54 \ 2  Scan196
Comparison of two types of battery terminals from Exide cells, recommending the original type.3rd Sep 1929Box 54 \ 2  Scan197
Faulty modified fastening on Exide battery terminal lugs.1st Sep 1929Box 54 \ 2  Scan198
Arranging for two terminal studs to be sent to the Chloride Electrical Storage Co. Ltd.3rd Sep 1929Box 54 \ 2  Scan199
Letter from The Chloride Electrical Storage Company regarding battery terminal studs and positive plates.12th Sep 1929Box 54 \ 2  Scan200
Letter to The Chloride Electrical Storage Co. Ltd. arranging a visit for Mr. Mckinnon.13th Sep 1929Box 54 \ 2  Scan201
Letter from The Chloride Electrical Storage Company acknowledging a letter and confirming a visit to Derby.16th Sep 1929Box 54 \ 2  Scan202
Letter from Chloride Electrical Storage Company Ltd. arranging for their Chief Designer to visit Rolls-Royce to study battery cells.20th Sep 1929Box 54 \ 2  Scan203
Test results for an Exide 6RRS.1-3 Battery, detailing its performance and age.17th Nov 1929Box 54 \ 2  Scan204
Correspondence regarding a complaint about weak cell cases on 40/50 HP Chassis Exide Batteries.29th Jan 1930Box 54 \ 2  Scan205
Faulty Exide battery for a 40/50 HP chassis and its electrical test.31th Jan 1930Box 54 \ 2  Scan206
Forwarding a copy of a letter concerning the battery for chassis 73-JG, belonging to H.C. Cain.17th Mar 1930Box 54 \ 2  Scan207
Customer testimonial letter to Chloride Electrical Storage Co. Ltd. about the longevity of their battery.4th Mar 1930Box 54 \ 2  Scan208
Electrical experimental record chart for testing an EcclesX Battery (159).1st Jul 1925Box 54 \ 2  Scan209
Experimental record sheet for an Exide SX battery, logging mileage and test results.20th Jun 1929Box 54 \ 2  Scan210
Electrical experimental record sheet for an Exide SX Battery (159).9th Sep 1930Box 54 \ 2  Scan211
The failure of a cell in an Exide 6RRS-1-3 battery after extensive road and bench testing.14th Aug 1930Box 54 \ 2  Scan212
Battery cell capacity and high rate discharge tests.11th Aug 1925Box 54 \ 2  Scan213
Electrical experimental record sheet for an Exide 6RRS-1-3 battery test.11th Aug 1925Box 54 \ 2  Scan214
Electrical experimental record sheet detailing the testing of an Exide 6RRS-1.3 battery.14th Aug 1930Box 54 \ 2  Scan215
Letter from accumulator manufacturers Peto & Radford concerning a car regulator and battery performance.14th Dec 1927Box 54 \ 2  Scan216
Article describing a dashboard-mounted ampere-hour meter designed to measure a vehicle's battery charge.13th Dec 1927Box 54 \ 2  Scan217
Article from 'The Motor' magazine about motoring illusions and travel to Northern Ireland for road races.13th Dec 1927Box 54 \ 2  Scan218
Battery capacity meter advertisement from The Autocar and suggesting a patent search.16th Apr 1928Box 54 \ 2  Scan219
Advertisement page from 'The AUTOCAR' for Vokes battery capacity indicators and air filters.13th Apr 1928Box 54 \ 2  Scan220
Submission of an accumulator capacity meter from Messrs. J.H.Wedge & Co.1st May 1928Box 54 \ 2  Scan221
Cutting from 'Electrical Review' detailing a battery condition indicator for motor vehicles.7th May 1928Box 54 \ 2  Scan222
Test results for an Accumulator Capacity Indicator meter submitted by Messrs J.H. Wedge & Co.7th May 1928Box 54 \ 2  Scan223
Return of an accumulator capacity meter from Messrs. J.H. Wedge & Co.7th May 1928Box 54 \ 2  Scan224
Rejecting a battery indicator from J.H. Wedge & Co. in favour of an alternative green lamp system.24th May 1928Box 54 \ 2  Scan225
Circuit diagram for connecting compensated ampere-hour meters from The Central Mfg Co., Walsall.24th May 1928Box 54 \ 2  Scan226
Explaining the function and testing of Battery Capacity Ampere Hour Meters and Accumulator Capacity Indicators.24th May 1928Box 54 \ 2  Scan227
Continuation sheet discussing battery conditions, charging, and potential issues in new cars.24th May 1928Box 54 \ 2  Scan228
Continuation sheet discussing battery performance, charging, deterioration, and fault diagnosis using Ampere Hour Meters.24th May 1928Box 54 \ 2  Scan229
Continuation of a note regarding instruments for battery charging, referencing an enclosed blueprint.24th May 1928Box 54 \ 2  Scan230
The function and testing of Battery Capacity Ampere Hour Meters and Accumulator Capacity Indicators.24th May 1928Box 54 \ 2  Scan231
Guide on battery maintenance, fault finding, and the use of associated monitoring instruments.18th Jun 1928Box 54 \ 2  Scan232
Request to test a sample of a Battery Capacity Indicator from Messrs. C.G. Vokes & Co.18th Jun 1928Box 54 \ 2  Scan233
Copy of a letter from Messrs. C.G. Vokes & Co. regarding a new Battery Capacity Indicator instrument they are offering for testing.11th Jun 1928Box 54 \ 2  Scan234
Test report on two battery capacity and ampere-hour meters from C.G. Vokes & Co.10th Jul 1928Box 54 \ 2  Scan235
Instructions sheet with handwritten notes on battery instrument readings and consumption.8th Dec 1924Box 54 \ 2  Scan236
The testing of two battery capacity ampere-hour meters from C.G. Vokes & Co.12th Jul 1928Box 54 \ 2  Scan237


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