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Continued critique of an electrical system, discussing issues with the dynamo, vibrator regulator, Midgley-Scholey system, and junction box.


Identifier  WestWitteringFiles\H\January1922\  Scan44
Date  30th January 1922
  
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EFC {E. Fowler Clarke - Electrical Engineer} 1/T30.1.22.

dynamo is not sufficiently high to break down the sulphation,
that battery is useless on the car.

The only difficulty we see with the vibrator
regulator control is in the perfection of the necessary
vibrating mechanism. Electrically, the windings can be
arranged to suit the requirements of the electrical system
under all conditions.

The Midgley-Scholey system does not prevent
overcharging the battery and therefore cannot be claimed
as the only one which properly takes care of the battery
under all conditions.

They also speak of the constant voltage system
as having been thoroughly tried out in America and discarded.
This is surely incorrect.

The junction box is an interesting departure
from the usual practice, but, one would think, of doubtful
reliability.


EFC. {E. Fowler Clarke - Electrical Engineer}
  
  
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