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Specification detailing the inspection and tests for a small shunt dynamo.2nd Oct 1934Box 62 \ 3  scan0454
Instructions for inspecting and testing a dynamo, covering springs, insulation, and brush bedding.2nd Oct 1934Box 62 \ 3  scan0455
Instructions for the final bedding and testing of dynamo brushes.2nd Oct 1934Box 62 \ 3  scan0456
Test procedures for a dynamo, covering performance under load, vibration, and insulation integrity.26th Oct 1934Box 62 \ 3  scan0457
Proposal to standardise a smaller dynamo on the Bentley chassis, detailing performance comparisons and recommendations.26th Oct 1934Box 62 \ 3  scan0458
Work order detailing the new parts required to produce a ventilated dynamo for the 20/25 HP Chassis, scheme 755.30th Oct 1934Box 62 \ 3  scan0459
Parts list modification for the Magneto Drive and Fittings on a 20/25 HP Chassis.1st Nov 1934Box 62 \ 3  scan0460
Requesting an investigation into crankcase modifications for running a small dynamo on a Bentley at increased speed.12th Nov 1934Box 62 \ 3  scan0461
Bentley dynamo to battery charge issues due to customer complaints of discharged batteries.26th Nov 1934Box 62 \ 3  scan0462
Examination of the Bentley dynamo and battery charging system in response to customer complaints about discharged batteries.26th Nov 1934Box 62 \ 3  scan0463
Page 2 of a report detailing the conclusions and test procedures for a dynamo-battery circuit.26th Nov 1914Box 62 \ 3  scan0464
Analysis of volt drop in the dynamo and battery system, with recommendations for improvement.26th Nov 1934Box 62 \ 3  scan0465
Continued memorandum regarding improvements to dynamos and regulators for battery charging, particularly for cars fitted with radio sets.26th Nov 1934Box 62 \ 3  scan0466
Urgent internal memo regarding the 20/25 HP Dynamo Output.4th Dec 1934Box 62 \ 3  scan0467
Epidemic of complaints regarding insufficient battery charging on 20/25 HP models due to low-speed town driving.3rd Dec 1934Box 62 \ 3  scan0468
Solutions for improving the dynamo output on a 20/25HP model.5th Dec 1934Box 62 \ 3  scan0469
Tests for a 20/25 dynamo with a fan for air cooling, noting sufficient cooling but excessive noise.12th Dec 1934Box 62 \ 3  scan0470
Preliminary test report on a 20/25HP dynamo arranged for air cooling, detailing performance and noise issues.12th Dec 1934Box 62 \ 3  scan0471
The urgent dispatch of a 20/25 HP Chassis Dynamo Armature to France.12th Dec 1934Box 62 \ 3  scan0472
Urgent request to build a special Bentley dynamo for customers who 'potter about' London, requiring a modified set of poles.12th Dec 1934Box 62 \ 3  scan0473
Suggesting the modification of a Dynamo D.72906 armature for a Special Bentley Dynamo.13th Dec 1934Box 62 \ 3  scan0474
New controller for the dynamo output on a Bentley chassis.15th Dec 1934Box 62 \ 3  scan0475
Dynamo performance on Bentley cars, particularly the issue of late cutting in speed and potential solutions.18th Dec 1934Box 62 \ 3  scan0476
Listing the blueprints required for a special Bentley dynamo with a ventilated end cover.18th Dec 1934Box 62 \ 3  scan0477
The supply of one standard 20/25 shunt dynamo.17th Dec 1934Box 62 \ 3  scan0478
Internal request to the Order Office to purchase two No.3 Ideal Rotary Counters for the Experimental Department.15th Feb 1916Box 63 \ 1  scan0001
Letter from C. Lindley & Co. Ltd. regarding a quote for a 5-figure Ideal Rotary Counter.12th Feb 1917Box 63 \ 1  scan0002
Enquiry to Messrs C. Lindley & Co. Ltd. about the supply of a Harding 'Ideal' Improved Counter.7th Feb 1917Box 63 \ 1  scan0003
Request with a dimensional sketch to make a footstool for the Experimental Department Drawing Office.27th Mar 1917Box 63 \ 1  scan0004
Request to order two dual-needle stopwatches (chronographs) for the Experimental Department.4th May 1917Box 63 \ 1  scan0005
Cancelling an order for a Metre Scale for experimental purposes.3rd Jul 1917Box 63 \ 1  scan0006
The purchase of a barometer for the Experiment Department.18th Sep 1917Box 63 \ 1  scan0007
Request to order four aluminium cased Aviation Barographs following confirmation of suitable sample sheets.5th Nov 1917Box 63 \ 1  scan0008
Request to order a 'double elephant size' Vertical Catena Drawing Table for the Experimental Department's Drawing Office.20th Sep 1918Box 63 \ 1  scan0009
Order for two small cans of Anti Sulphuric enamel for the Experimental Department.1st Jan 1919Box 63 \ 1  scan0010
Internal request to order materials including washers, wire, and saw blades for the Experimental Department's Electrical Section.17th Feb 1919Box 63 \ 1  scan0011
The inability to source a new typewriter and a request for Mr. Hives to return one intended for Mr. Clarke.22th May 1919Box 63 \ 1  scan0012
Requesting a typewriter and a telephone for the Experimental Department Drawing Office.23th May 1919Box 63 \ 1  scan0013
The urgent necessity of a telephone for communication with Mr. Day and Mr. Barrington.23th May 1919Box 63 \ 1  scan0014
Request to order a spring balance for the use of the Experimental Department's Electrical Section.27th May 1919Box 63 \ 1  scan0015
Requesting the return of a dropped chronograph to its makers for repair.23th Jul 1919Box 63 \ 1  scan0016
Requesting the installation of a gas supply for the experimental shed.6th Aug 1919Box 63 \ 1  scan0017
Requesting a telephone and a second typewriter to prevent delays in completing tests on vehicle equipment.6th Aug 1919Box 63 \ 1  scan0018
Order for 2 spare diaphragms for standard Klaxon horns.17th Aug 1919Box 63 \ 1  scan0019
Instruction note regarding the receipt of unsuitable 10 inch saw blades intended only for cutting brass.3rd Oct 1919Box 63 \ 1  scan0020
Request to order three dozen 1/4' brass washers from Messrs. Wallis, Derby.1st Dec 1919Box 63 \ 1  scan0021
Request with sketches for the construction of a foot stool.12th Mar 1920Box 63 \ 1  scan0022
The order of a Starett Indicator for an 'Eagle' cylinder test.24th Mar 1920Box 63 \ 1  scan0023
Request to obtain two motor cycle driving belts and two fasteners for a dynamo bench test.20th Apr 1920Box 63 \ 1  scan0024
Order for 1 lb. of copper washers for the Experimental Department.4th Aug 1920Box 63 \ 1  scan0025
Request for a leather apron for an assistant working with acid batteries.8th Sep 1920Box 63 \ 1  scan0026
Requesting the order of two 0-100° Centigrade thermometers for the Electrical Experimental Department.9th Sep 1920Box 63 \ 1  scan0027
The order of two large glass funnels for filling batteries.27th Nov 1920Box 63 \ 1  scan0028
Order for one pint of black anti-sulphuric enamel for a battery vibration rig.10th Sep 1921Box 63 \ 1  scan0029
Confirming stock availability of anti-sulphuria black enamel and instructing to apply to the Stores.12th May 1921Box 63 \ 1  scan0030
Enquiry to source various sizes of sistoflex insulating tubing.14th Mar 1922Box 63 \ 1  scan0031
Sales letter from Spicer Brothers Ltd promoting 'Sistoflex' insulating flexible tubes and other electrical insulating materials.23th Jan 1922Box 63 \ 1  scan0032
Internal request to order various bores of yellow Sistoflex tubing for the Experimental Department.11th Sep 1922Box 63 \ 1  scan0033
Small order request for a Renold bush roller chain for an experimental magneto drive.15th Jun 1921Box 63 \ 1  scan0034
Small order request for two Centigrade thermometers and copper washers for the Experimental Electrical Laboratory.20th Jun 1921Box 63 \ 1  scan0035
The availability of copper washers and requesting them for the Experimental Department.22th Jun 1921Box 63 \ 1  scan0036
Request to order two Centigrade thermometers reading up to 120°C for the Experimental Department.17th Sep 1923Box 63 \ 1  scan0037
Internal request to order two centigrade thermometers for the Electrical Experimental Department.19th Oct 1923Box 63 \ 1  scan0038
EFC to Mr. Peskett requesting the purchase of workshop flex.18th Oct 1923Box 63 \ 1  scan0039
Faulty Benson stopwatch being sent for repair.22th Oct 1923Box 63 \ 1  scan0040
Request for an order to purchase various items for the Electrical Experimental Laboratory.23th Jan 1924Box 63 \ 1  scan0041
Confirming the dispatch of two bottles of glycerine solutions to the laboratory.27th Jun 1924Box 63 \ 1  scan0042
Inquiry about sourcing thermometers suitable for taking the temperature of battery electrolyte.27th Jun 1924Box 63 \ 1  scan0043
Letter from Peto & Radford responding to an inquiry about thermometers and providing a catalogue price.1st Jul 1924Box 63 \ 1  scan0044
Procurement of a special thermometer for measuring battery electrolyte temperature.2nd Jul 1924Box 63 \ 1  scan0045
Order for four cell testing thermometers from Messrs. Peto & Radford.4th Jul 1924Box 63 \ 1  scan0046
Request to order two thermometers for the Experimental Department.9th Jul 1924Box 63 \ 1  scan0047
Misunderstanding over an order for specialized battery thermometers.12th Jul 1924Box 63 \ 1  scan0048
Order for an enamelled steel beaker for the Experimental Department.12th Jul 1924Box 63 \ 1  scan0049
The size of battery thermometers supplied by Peto & Radford and a request for feedback before responding.28th Jul 1924Box 63 \ 1  scan0050
Clarifying a misunderstanding regarding battery thermometers, specifically the shape of their reservoirs.12th Aug 1924Box 63 \ 1  scan0051
Distribution and testing of battery thermometers.21th Aug 1924Box 63 \ 1  scan0052
Misunderstanding over the required type of battery thermometers.22th Aug 1924Box 63 \ 1  scan0053
Misunderstanding with supplier Peto & Radford over the design of supplied battery thermometers.8th Sep 1924Box 63 \ 1  scan0054
The sourcing of a more suitable battery thermometer.9th Sep 1924Box 63 \ 1  scan0055
Sample battery thermometer for vehicle battery testing.15th Sep 1924Box 63 \ 1  scan0056
Internal instruction memo comparing a new Chloride Battery Thermometer to a previous model from another supplier.15th Sep 1924Box 63 \ 1  scan0057
Instructions detailing the specifications for a mercury thermometer, including its range, accuracy, and packaging.5th Dec 1922Box 63 \ 1  scan0058
Suitability of a sample battery thermometer and requesting a new one for the Test Department.15th Sep 1924Box 63 \ 1  scan0059
Request to order a spring balance from Salters with a circular scale.29th Oct 1924Box 63 \ 1  scan0060
EFC to Wd. requesting an order for electrician's staples for the Experimental Department.18th Nov 1924Box 63 \ 1  scan0061
Request to order two centigrade thermometers reading up to 120°C for the Experimental Department.21th Apr 1925Box 63 \ 1  scan0062
Requesting a piece of ebonite for High Tension (H.T.) ignition experiments.22th May 1925Box 63 \ 1  scan0063
The order of three cylindrical metal Lucas lamp bulb cases for experimental cars.25th May 1925Box 63 \ 1  scan0064
Internal request to order two glass boxes from G.E.C. for use in battery tests.28th Aug 1925Box 63 \ 1  scan0065
Request for a piece of ebonite for a terminal board for testing transformers.11th Sep 1925Box 63 \ 1  scan0066
Receipt of four glass boxes from Messrs. Ackroyd & Best Ltd. when only two were ordered.22th Sep 1925Box 63 \ 1  scan0067
The purchase of brass battery terminal nuts from The Exide Co. for experimental purposes.16th Oct 1925Box 63 \ 1  scan0068
Order for Sistoflex tubing for an experimental transformer.21th Oct 1925Box 63 \ 1  scan0069
Request to order Sistoflex flexible tubing for an experimental transformer.27th Oct 1925Box 63 \ 1  scan0070
Communication regarding the despatch of Sistoflex Tubing from Spicers Ltd.10th Nov 1925Box 63 \ 1  scan0071
Catalogue for a specific Harding Revolution Counter.16th Nov 1925Box 63 \ 1  scan0072
Specifying requirements for a custom Harding Revolution Counter with a hand-operated clutch.23th Nov 1925Box 63 \ 1  scan0073
Inquiry about sourcing a Harding Revolution Counter with a hand-operated clutch.4th Jan 1926Box 63 \ 1  scan0074
Enquiry about a Harding Revolution Counter and the potential need to add an external clutch.8th Jan 1925Box 63 \ 1  scan0075


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