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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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Proposed universal battery not fitting the 20/25 HP chassis, requesting recommendations for a modified fixing.23th Feb 1932Box 58 \ 4  Scan058
Letter from Peto & Radford regarding the dispatch of two experimental 3-BDHL11-A batteries for a 40/50 Chassis.29th Feb 1932Box 58 \ 4  Scan059
Letter from Peto & Radford regarding obsolete celluloid discs and a new standardised 6-volt battery for the 20/25 HP car.8th Mar 1932Box 58 \ 4  Scan060
Letter from Peto and Radford proposing new universal type batteries for the 40/50 and 20/25 chassis.10th Mar 1932Box 58 \ 4  Scan061
Letter from Peto & Radford regarding drawings for new 'Universal' type batteries for the 40/50 and 20/25 chassis.10th Mar 1932Box 58 \ 4  Scan062
Confirming a request for a National Accumulator battery to be passed on upon arrival.22th Mar 1932Box 58 \ 4  Scan063
Letter from Peto & Radford concerning the dispatch of two 3BDHL7-A batteries for the 20/25 HP chassis.31th Mar 1932Box 58 \ 4  Scan064
Requesting an order for a sample universal type battery from the National Accumulator Co. for testing.2nd Apr 1932Box 58 \ 4  Scan065
Confirming a conversation about a scheme to test universal type batteries on the 20/25 and J.3 chassis.2nd Apr 1932Box 58 \ 4  Scan066
Sourcing of batteries from Exide and National Accumulator Co. for J.3, 25HP, and Peregrine models.12th Apr 1932Box 58 \ 4  Scan067
Request to arrange the fitting of a universal type Exide battery to a 25-EX chassis for a road test.5th Mar 1932Box 58 \ 4  Scan068
Requesting a scheme to try out universal type batteries on an experimental 20/25 chassis.11th May 1932Box 58 \ 4  Scan069
Instruction regarding the fitting of a Universal type battery and a new battery box for chassis 20-EX.24th May 1932Box 58 \ 4  Scan070
Letter from Exide Batteries detailing battery specifications and options for a Bentley Sports car.24th Aug 1932Box 58 \ 4  Scan071
Letter from Exide Batteries detailing specifications for modified and alternative car batteries.26th Aug 1932Box 58 \ 4  Scan072
Letter from a battery supplier discussing options and modifications for a Bentley Sports Chassis battery.26th Aug 1932Box 58 \ 4  Scan073
Continuation letter from the National Accumulator Company regarding ebonite and wood separator options for the Bentley Chassis.26th Aug 1932Box 58 \ 4  Scan074
Letter from the National Accumulator Company discussing battery specifications and alternatives for a sports engine.1st Sep 1932Box 58 \ 4  Scan075
Internal request to order a standard 20/25 HP chassis and battery for car GLN.60.1st Sep 1932Box 58 \ 4  Scan076
Alternative battery options and recommendations for the Peregrine model.9th Sep 1932Box 58 \ 4  Scan077
Battery options and their suitability for the Peregrine and Bensport chassis.2nd Sep 1932Box 58 \ 4  Scan078
Order for various Exide and Dagenite batteries for the 'Peregrine II' chassis.2nd Sep 1932Box 58 \ 4  Scan079
Letter to the National Accumulator Co. Ltd regarding Dagenite accumulators received for testing without charging instructions.13th Oct 1932Box 58 \ 4  Scan080
Letter from Peto & Radford providing accumulator charging rates for instruction labels.14th Oct 1932Box 58 \ 4  Scan081
Return of cracked Dagenite accumulators to the makers for repair.24th Oct 1932Box 58 \ 4  Scan082
Cracking issues found in G.E.C. battery containers and a preference for 'Dagenite' material.28th Oct 1932Box 58 \ 4  Scan083
Letter from The Chloride Electrical Storage Company regarding the materials used for battery containers.25th Oct 1932Box 58 \ 4  Scan084
Inquiry to Chloride Electrical Storage Co. Ltd. regarding the material composition of batteries.24th Oct 1932Box 58 \ 4  Scan085
Letter to Peto & Radford Ltd. regarding loose terminal lugs on batteries in an experimental chassis, which was resolved by tightening the gland nuts.28th Oct 1932Box 58 \ 4  Scan086
Letter detailing the results of a 20-hour rate discharge test on two Dagenite accumulators.11th Jan 1933Box 58 \ 4  Scan087
Letter to Messrs Peto & Radford Ltd regarding the availability of spare apparatus.18th Jan 1933Box 58 \ 4  Scan088
Letter from accumulator manufacturers Peto & Radford regarding Dagenite battery test results and capacity discrepancies.18th Jan 1933Box 58 \ 4  Scan089
Letter apologising for a mistake in battery type numbers in previous correspondence.20th Jan 1933Box 58 \ 4  Scan090
Letter from a battery supplier concerning battery failures and an order for experimental Bentley batteries.7th Feb 1933Box 58 \ 4  Scan091
Letter to a battery supplier regarding an order for Bentley chassis batteries.8th Feb 1933Box 58 \ 4  Scan092
Internal order for three Dagenite accumulators for an experimental chassis.10th Feb 1933Box 58 \ 4  Scan093
Alternative battery options to allow for modifications to the rear end of the Phantom II for increased passenger foot room.20th Mar 1933Box 58 \ 4  Scan094
Rejection of a standard battery for the Phantom II (40/50) model and requesting dimensions for a custom one.21th Mar 1933Box 58 \ 4  Scan095
Internal request to order one Exide battery type 6XSM7-1L.21th Apr 1933Box 58 \ 4  Scan096
Request to return a damaged Exide battery, type 6-XSM7-1L, for repair after its container was cracked on an experimental chassis.5th May 1933Box 58 \ 4  Scan097
Options for an experimental battery for N.Sch.3712, including modifications to plates and casing.15th May 1933Box 58 \ 4  Scan098
Battery selection and housing for an experimental car.25th May 1933Box 58 \ 4  Scan099
Battery housing, recommending against a wooden crate and suggesting two six-volt units for easier withdrawal.27th May 1933Box 58 \ 4  Scan100
Specifications and performance comparison of two types of Bentley batteries.20th Jun 1933Box 58 \ 4  Scan101
Summary of the reasons for deciding on the 9-plate battery for the Bentley.20th Jun 1933Box 58 \ 4  Scan102
Details, dimensions, and condition report for 9 and 11 plate Exide and Dagenite batteries.22th Oct 1933Box 58 \ 4  Scan103
Table comparing performance data and weights for different battery types.22th Oct 1933Box 58 \ 4  Scan104
The construction and components of a battery cell.22th Oct 1933Box 58 \ 4  Scan105
Specifications and dimensions for positive and negative plates.22th Jun 1933Box 58 \ 4  Scan106
With measurements for positive and negative battery plates.22th Jun 1933Box 58 \ 4  Scan107
Technical drawing of a ribbed wood separator used in the construction of Dagenite batteries.23th Jun 1933Box 58 \ 4  Scan108
Technical memorandum comparing the performance, weight, and capacity of Bensport batteries against standard and other models.23th Jun 1933Box 58 \ 4  Scan109
The choice of battery for the Bensport, comparing its performance to the standard 20/25 model.23th Jun 1933Box 58 \ 4  Scan110
Letter to Mr. E.C. McKinnon of The Chloride Elec. Storage Co. Ltd. requesting a meeting to discuss battery modifications for a 40/50 chassis and a new chassis design.1st Aug 1933Box 58 \ 4  Scan111
Urgent request to order a replacement Exide battery for an experimental Morris Cowley chassis.28th Aug 1933Box 58 \ 4  Scan112
Letter from a supplier regarding technical data and design specifications for a new battery.29th Aug 1933Box 58 \ 4  Scan113
Specification sheet detailing two proposed battery types with their dimensions, weight, and capacity.29th Aug 1933Box 58 \ 4  Scan114
Letter from The Chloride Electrical Storage Company Ltd., signed by the Chief Engineer, listing enclosures.1st Sep 1933Box 58 \ 4  Scan115
Letter to The Chloride Electrical Storage Co. Ltd. inquiring about an intermediate battery with specific capacity and weight requirements.1st Sep 1933Box 58 \ 4  Scan116
Letter from a battery supplier proposing an alternative battery specification.4th Sep 1933Box 58 \ 4  Scan117
Letter from Chloride Electrical Storage Company detailing battery specifications and alternatives.4th Sep 1933Box 58 \ 4  Scan118
Letter from a battery supplier comparing the specifications of two suggested battery types.4th Sep 1933Box 58 \ 4  Scan119
Letter from Dagenite Accumulators regarding efforts to reduce the weight of a Bentley battery cover and batteries for a special chassis.4th Sep 1933Box 58 \ 4  Scan120
Letter to A.O. Elliott regarding dynamo arrangements and voltage regulation.4th Sep 1933Box 58 \ 4  Scan121
Letter to the Chloride Electrical Storage Co. Ltd. requesting a dimensioned sketch and mud space specifications for a battery.5th Sep 1933Box 58 \ 4  Scan122
Letter from The Chloride Electrical Storage Company regarding battery specifications and an enclosed drawing.6th Sep 1933Box 58 \ 4  Scan123
Special battery for the Vulture chassis, attaching correspondence from the Chloride Electrical Storage Co. Ltd.7th Sep 1933Box 58 \ 4  Scan124
Letter to Chloride Electrical Storage Co. Ltd. regarding specifications for a Special Phantom II battery and enquiries about Bentley chassis batteries.12th Sep 1933Box 58 \ 4  Scan125
The guarantee for different thick plate batteries for the Bentley and 40/50 chassis.13th Sep 1933Box 58 \ 4  Scan126
Letter from Peto & Radford regarding the performance and potential supply of a Dagenite accumulator.13th Sep 1933Box 58 \ 4  Scan127
Letter requesting a sample 6.BGD11/SC battery for testing and a price comparison.15th Sep 1933Box 58 \ 4  Scan128
Letter from Chloride Electrical Storage Company discussing battery specifications for the Phantom II.15th Sep 1933Box 58 \ 4  Scan129
Letter from The Chloride Electrical Storage Company detailing the specifications for a 6-XHR11-LL battery.18th Sep 1933Box 58 \ 4  Scan130
Letter to a battery supplier requesting a dimensioned drawing, a sample for testing, and comparing battery life.18th Sep 1933Box 58 \ 4  Scan131
Letter from a battery supplier confirming they are preparing a 6BGD11-SC battery and requesting an official order.18th Sep 1933Box 58 \ 4  Scan132
Letter to Messrs. Pritchett & Gold and E.P.S., Co. Ltd. regarding an order for a special 6 BGD11-SC battery.19th Sep 1933Box 58 \ 4  Scan133
Order request for a special Phantom II battery from Messrs. Peto & Radford.19th Sep 1933Box 58 \ 4  Scan134
Letter from a battery supplier discussing a sample 6-XHR11-LL battery for testing and observations on dynamo control systems.20th Sep 1933Box 58 \ 4  Scan135
Letter from a supplier regarding battery life statistics for standard 40/50 and 20/25 batteries.20th Sep 1933Box 58 \ 4  Scan136
Letter from Pritchett & Gold regarding an order for a 6BGD11-SC battery, discussing pricing and alternative specifications.20th Sep 1933Box 58 \ 4  Scan137
Letter to a supplier regarding battery specifications for a Bentley chassis, specifically the container and holding down bolts.22th Sep 1933Box 58 \ 4  Scan138
Battery cell failure, its effect on charging, and voltage regulator performance.25th Sep 1933Box 58 \ 4  Scan139
Letter from The Chloride Electrical Storage Company discussing battery supply and arranging a meeting.25th Sep 1933Box 58 \ 4  Scan140
Use of alternative Bentley-type batteries for the 20/25 HP chassis.27th Sep 1933Box 58 \ 4  Scan141
Unsuitability of using a Bentley type battery on the 20/25 model with the current dynamo system.28th Sep 1933Box 58 \ 4  Scan142
From 'E' to 'ROY' regarding the change to Bentley-type batteries and dynamos for the 20/25 HP model.28th Sep 1933Box 58 \ 4  Scan143
Letter to Peto & Radford regarding a cracked sample battery container.29th Sep 1933Box 58 \ 4  Scan144
Letter from Peto & Radford regarding cracks on a 6-BDG11.SC battery container.2nd Oct 1933Box 58 \ 4  Scan145
Internal order request for spare parts for a Pritchett & Gold battery for the Experimental Electrical Laboratory.9th Oct 1933Box 58 \ 4  Scan146
Letter from Chloride Electrical Storage Company Ltd discussing a new battery type, metal inserts, and a proposed new vent plug design.12th Oct 1933Box 58 \ 4  Scan147
Letter from Chloride Electrical Storage Company regarding a new design for battery sample plugs.16th Oct 1933Box 58 \ 4  Scan148
Letter to The Chloride Electrical Storage Co. regarding feedback on a battery acid indicator and proposing collaboration on a new device.16th Oct 1933Box 58 \ 4  Scan149
Letter requesting confidential information regarding the performance of a new Alklum Battery.18th Oct 1933Box 58 \ 4  Scan150
Letter from a battery supplier regarding a device to measure electrolyte levels and the advantages of Alklum batteries.18th Oct 1933Box 58 \ 4  Scan151
Letter concerning the dispatch of a sample battery and a delay in providing sample vent plugs.26th Oct 1933Box 58 \ 4  Scan152
Inquiry regarding the features of a battery on chassis 27-EX and potential alternatives.9th Jan 1934Box 58 \ 4  Scan153
Technical note comparing the specifications and received condition of Dagenite and Exide batteries.16th Jan 1934Box 58 \ 4  Scan154
Note on recharging an Exide battery and conducting a capacity test on a Dagenite battery.16th Jan 1934Box 58 \ 4  Scan155
Urgent internal order for two standard 40/50 chassis batteries for experimental chassis 22-EX and 28-EX.16th Jan 1934Box 58 \ 4  Scan156
Letter requesting the specification and dimensioned drawing for an Exide battery.16th Jan 1934Box 58 \ 4  Scan157


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