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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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Performance chart logging average amperes and ampere-hours over time.7th Jan 1930Box 58 \ 3  Scan196
Chart recording the results of an electrical battery discharge test.14th Jan 1930Box 58 \ 3  Scan197
Graph chart recording of a battery performance test.20th Oct 1930Box 58 \ 3  Scan198
Chart recorder graph displaying the results of an electrical test, including average amperes and ampere-hours.19th Jun 1930Box 58 \ 3  Scan199
Chart recorder graph showing the results of an electrical test, likely a battery discharge test.22th Dec 1930Box 58 \ 3  Scan200
Test chart recording electrical current over time with calculated results.18th Mar 1930Box 58 \ 3  Scan201
Chart recording of an electrical test showing amperage over a 12-hour period.19th Mar 1930Box 58 \ 3  Scan202
Fault with P&R + Exide B.U.C. batteries where vent plugs allowed acid to spray.5th Apr 1931Box 58 \ 3  Scan203
Electrical experimental record sheet logging the performance of an Exide battery.20th Apr 1931Box 58 \ 3  Scan204
Electrical experimental record sheet for an Exide 3RR5-IL-4 Battery, tracking mileage and modifications.20th Apr 1931Box 58 \ 3  Scan205
Letter comparing test figures for modified and standard batteries at a temperature of 50°F (10°C).4th May 1931Box 58 \ 3  Scan206
Letter from Peto & Radford acknowledging information about tests on the 3-RRN11 battery.7th May 1931Box 58 \ 3  Scan207
Requesting to book in a National accumulator, type 6TB6S-7E, delivered by Mr. Minchin.19th Jun 1931Box 58 \ 3  Scan208
Battery tests for excessive gassing and corrosion on Chassis 37-WJ, with recommendations for repair.1st Jul 1931Box 58 \ 3  Scan209
Sending a battery from chassis 37-WJ to the makers for investigation due to excessive gassing.3rd Jul 1931Box 58 \ 3  Scan210
Request to obtain two standard 6-volt batteries for an experimental 40/50 chassis.1st Sep 1931Box 58 \ 3  Scan211
Letter to The Chloride Electrical Storage Co. requesting samples of a positive and negative plate and separator.31th Dec 1931Box 58 \ 3  Scan212
Letter from an electrical storage company confirming a sample of battery plates and a separator for a 6-volt unit will be sent.4th Jan 1932Box 58 \ 3  Scan213
Experimental record sheet for a P+R RRN 11-1 battery, tracking its testing and mileage.20th Apr 1931Box 58 \ 3  Scan214
Electrical experimental record sheet for a P & RDRN11-2 battery.20th Apr 1931Box 58 \ 3  Scan215
Electrical experimental record sheet for a P&R BRNII-3 battery, logging usage, mileage, and modifications over time.20th Apr 1931Box 58 \ 3  Scan216
Electrical experimental record sheet for a P&R RRNII-4 battery, detailing its test history and mileage.20th Apr 1931Box 58 \ 3  Scan217
Electrical experimental record sheet for a P & R RRN11-6 Battery, tracking mileage and modifications.20th Apr 1931Box 58 \ 3  Scan218
Electrical experimental record sheet for a P+R RRNII-S battery.20th Apr 1931Box 58 \ 3  Scan219
Letter to be sent to the National Accumulator Co. Ltd.25th Jul 1931Box 58 \ 3  Scan220
Request to Chloride Electrical Storage Co. Ltd. for particulars of the new type XSM.7 battery.3rd Oct 1931Box 58 \ 3  Scan221
Letter from a supplier confirming the capacity and estimated weight of a new XSM7 battery for a 20/25-HP chassis.6th Oct 1931Box 58 \ 3  Scan222
Battery and battery box incompatibility for the last 50 'T' series chassis and recommending a new design.7th Oct 1931Box 58 \ 3  Scan223
The testing and recommended fitment of modified batteries for the last 50 T. Series chassis.9th Oct 1931Box 58 \ 3  Scan224
Sample battery from Peto and Radford for testing and fitting to a 20/25 HP chassis.23th Oct 1931Box 58 \ 3  Scan225
Cracked Exide battery lid, requesting a replacement and suggesting a design improvement for the screws.26th Oct 1931Box 58 \ 3  Scan226
Letter to The National Accumulator Ltd. regarding missing lead washers on a sample battery for a 20/25 HP chassis.26th Oct 1931Box 58 \ 3  Scan227
Letter from a supplier discussing the intentional omission of lead washers on a 20/25 HP chassis battery.30th Oct 1931Box 58 \ 3  Scan228
Letter to Peto & Radford concerning lead washers for the 20/25 HP Battery Type 6-TBS7-A.2nd Nov 1931Box 58 \ 3  Scan229
The omission of lead washers on a new type of P&R battery.2nd Nov 1931Box 58 \ 3  Scan230
Correspondence regarding the fitting of lead washers to various battery types.3rd Nov 1931Box 58 \ 3  Scan231
Letter to The Chloride Electrical Storage Co. Ltd. to arrange a meeting to discuss reducing battery costs.21th Dec 1931Box 58 \ 3  Scan232
Letter from The Chloride Electrical Storage Company regarding a scheme for battery interchangeability.31th Dec 1931Box 58 \ 3  Scan233
Letter from The Chloride Electrical Storage Company Limited regarding battery interchangeability and options for vehicles.6th Jan 1932Box 58 \ 3  Scan234
Page 2 of a letter from Chloride Electrical Storage Company regarding battery container materials and design.6th Jan 1932Box 58 \ 3  Scan235
Blueprint showing outline and dimensions for two battery types, for Ford Model A and Ford Model B.6th Jan 1932Box 58 \ 3  Scan236
Blueprint outline of a '3XR4-1H' Exide battery.31th Dec 1930Box 58 \ 3  Scan237
Blueprint showing the outline and dimensions of a special 3XR5-1H battery.8th Dec 1930Box 58 \ 3  Scan238
Letter to The Chloride Electrical Storage Co. Ltd. requesting a 3XC15 trial battery with robust elements.8th Jan 1932Box 58 \ 4  Scan001
Proposal to use a new standard Exide battery for the 40/50 chassis to reduce cost and improve serviceability.1st Jan 1932Box 58 \ 4  Scan002
Letter to battery supplier Peto & Radford Ltd. regarding the interchangeability and cost reduction of 40/50 2-unit batteries.8th Jan 1932Box 58 \ 4  Scan003
Letter regarding a preference for a 3 XC15 sized battery and the supply of a trial version.9th Jan 1932Box 58 \ 4  Scan004
Letter from Exide Batteries concerning the dispatch of a sample battery.11th Jan 1931Box 58 \ 4  Scan005
Letter to The Chloride Electrical Storage Co. Ltd. arranging a visit to witness a battery discharge test.12th Jan 1932Box 58 \ 4  Scan006
Letter from The Chloride Electrical Storage Company, Ltd. rearranging a visit by Mr. H.E. West.13th Jan 1932Box 58 \ 4  Scan007
Visit from Mr. Preston, detailing a suggested alternative battery from Peto & Radford.14th Jan 1932Box 58 \ 4  Scan008
Letter from a battery manufacturer concerning the production of a sample battery for a 40/50 chassis.14th Jan 1932Box 58 \ 4  Scan009
Letter to The Chloride Electrical Storage Co. Ltd. to arrange a visit for the 20th of the month.15th Jan 1932Box 58 \ 4  Scan010
Covering memo for an attached letter from Messrs. Peto & Radford regarding a universal interchangeable battery for the 40/50 chassis.5th Jan 1932Box 58 \ 4  Scan011
Testing of a new universal type interchangeable battery and potential modifications to existing batteries.5th Jan 1932Box 58 \ 4  Scan012
Development and testing of a new universal type battery with various suppliers.5th Jan 1932Box 58 \ 4  Scan013
Letter from The Chloride Electrical Storage Company arranging a car to collect a Mr. West for a works visit.18th Jan 1932Box 58 \ 4  Scan014
Letter to The Chloride Electrical Storage Co. Ltd. confirming travel arrangements for a works visit.19th Jan 1932Box 58 \ 4  Scan015
Comparison of specifications between a proposed and an existing battery for a 40/50 HP car.20th Jan 1932Box 58 \ 4  Scan016
Comparison of specifications for two proposed batteries and an existing battery for a 20/25 HP Car.20th Jan 1932Box 58 \ 4  Scan017
Letter to a supplier querying battery specifications, dimensions, and pricing.22th Jan 1932Box 58 \ 4  Scan018
Visit to the Chloride Electrical Storage Co. and the specifications for a new universal type battery for the 40/50 chassis.22th Jan 1932Box 58 \ 4  Scan019
Proposal for a universal battery for the 20/25 and Japan 3 chassis.22th Jan 1932Box 58 \ 4  Scan020
Letter from Exide Batteries concerning the cost of screwed terminals and battery container dimensions.25th Jan 1932Box 58 \ 4  Scan021
The procurement of a 40/50 universal type battery for testing on chassis 19-EX in France.25th Jan 1932Box 58 \ 4  Scan022
Letter from Exide Batteries regarding the cost difference between screwed terminals and taper pillars, and discussing battery container dimensions.25th Jan 1932Box 58 \ 4  Scan023
Terminal connector prices and dimensional discrepancies for a universal type battery.26th Jan 1932Box 58 \ 4  Scan024
Procurement of a two 6-volt unit battery from Chloride Co. for testing on the 20/25 model.26th Jan 1932Box 58 \ 4  Scan025
The ordering of 20/25 batteries up to the end of the 'U' series.26th Jan 1932Box 58 \ 4  Scan026
Request to obtain a universal type battery for examination and testing on a 20/25 and Japan 3 chassis.29th Jan 1932Box 58 \ 4  Scan027
Request to obtain an Exide universal type battery for examination and testing on the 20/25 and Japan 3 chassis.29th Jan 1932Box 58 \ 4  Scan028
Standard substitute for the 20/25HP battery, applicable to the J.III model, and improvements to the battery fixing system.29th Jan 1932Box 58 \ 4  Scan029
Letter to Peto & Radford to arrange a visit to inspect and discuss universal R.R. chassis batteries and a similar type for the 20/25 HP chassis.29th Jan 1932Box 58 \ 4  Scan030
Letter from Pritchett & Gold and E.P.S. Company regarding chassis batteries ready for testing.1st Feb 1932Box 58 \ 4  Scan031
New contract price for the 40/50-HP Universal Type Battery from Chloride Co.1st Feb 1932Box 58 \ 4  Scan032
Request to obtain 3 pairs of K type connectors for testing new universal type batteries.2nd Feb 1932Box 58 \ 4  Scan033
Use of universal batteries on 25HP & J.3 models, tray modifications, and lid requirements.2nd Feb 1932Box 58 \ 4  Scan034
Letter to Peto & Radford Ltd. regarding proposals and a meeting for Universal Type R.R. and 20/25 chassis batteries.4th Feb 1932Box 58 \ 4  Scan035
Letter from the National Accumulator Company regarding a works visit and the 20/25 chassis battery.5th Feb 1932Box 58 \ 4  Scan036
Particulars of proposed universal Exide batteries with dimensions for 40/50, 20/25, and J.3. models.5th Feb 1932Box 58 \ 4  Scan037
Requesting a new battery box for experimental car 27-EX to accommodate a new Exide battery.5th Feb 1932Box 58 \ 4  Scan038
Requesting a Universal Type 40/50 battery be fitted to chassis 27-EX for testing.5th Feb 1932Box 58 \ 4  Scan039
Introducing a proposed new universal type battery for the 20/25 and J.III chassis.1st Feb 1932Box 58 \ 4  Scan040
Comparison of specifications for a proposed accumulator and an existing accumulator.11th Feb 1932Box 58 \ 4  Scan041
Design of battery boxes and lids for the J. 3. & 25HP models.11th Feb 1932Box 58 \ 4  Scan042
Request to order a sample Peto & Radford 12 volt battery for testing on chassis 19-EX.12th Feb 1932Box 58 \ 4  Scan043
Request to The Chloride Electrical Storage Co Ltd. for outline drawings of batteries for 20/25 HP and 40/50 HP chassis.12th Feb 1932Box 58 \ 4  Scan044
Letter concerning high rate discharge tests and voltage comparisons between Exide and P&R batteries.12th Feb 1932Box 58 \ 4  Scan045
Graph showing the discharge curves for two proposed Phantom II batteries.12th Feb 1932Box 58 \ 4  Scan046
Letter to Messrs. Peto & Radford regarding a high-rate discharge test comparison between Exide and P & R batteries.12th Feb 1932Box 58 \ 4  Scan047
Graph showing the discharge curves of two proposed batteries for the Phantom II model.19th Feb 1932Box 58 \ 4  Scan048
Comparison of specifications for a proposed and an existing accumulator for the 40/50 HP model.19th Feb 1932Box 58 \ 4  Scan049
Letter from battery supplier Peto & Radford concerning tests and supply of new batteries for 40/50 HP and 20/25 HP cars.10th Feb 1932Box 58 \ 4  Scan050
Letter from Exide Batteries confirming the dispatch of drawings for new universal batteries for the 20/25 and 40/50 model chassis.15th Feb 1932Box 58 \ 4  Scan051
Visit to Peto & Radford Co. regarding the development and comparison of universal type batteries.5th Feb 1932Box 58 \ 4  Scan052
Universal batteries for 20/25 and J.III cars, discussing part numbers and the merits of different battery lid types.1st Feb 1932Box 58 \ 4  Scan053
Standardisation of an Exide battery type 6XSM7-IL for chassis parts.4th Jan 1932Box 58 \ 4  Scan054
Standardization of chassis parts form detailing the first chassis to receive a new part and the date of testing.10th Mar 1932Box 58 \ 4  Scan055
Letter from accumulator manufacturer Peto & Radford comparing the performance of their battery with a competitor's Exide battery.16th Feb 1932Box 58 \ 4  Scan056
Design considerations for J.3. and 25 HP batteries, focusing on lids and acid proofing.9th Feb 1932Box 58 \ 4  Scan057


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