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).
Letter from H.M. Hobson concerning an erratically behaving Hobson K-S Petrol Telegage instrument.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 44\2\ Scan007 | |
| Date | 19th November 1926 | |
| X4038 CONTRACTORS TO THE ADMIRALTY, WAR OFFICE, AIR MINISTRY AND TO THE DOMINION & FOREIGN GOVERNMENTS. PLEASE ADDRESS ALL COMMUNICATIONS TO THE FIRM, NOT TO INDIVIDUALS. TELEPHONE: VICTORIA 4670. (4 LINES). TELEGRAMS: 'ASSEMBLAGE, LONDON'. MANUFACTURERS OF:- Claudel-Hobson Carburettors, AND MOTOR ACCESSORIES. LONDON AND WORKS: WOLVERHAMPTON. H.M. HOBSON, LTD. 29 & 31, VAUXHALL BRIDGE ROAD, LONDON, S.W.1. OUR REF. TPS/MW YOUR REF. Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}1/LG 19th November 1926. For the attention of Experimental Dept. Messrs. Rolls-Royce, Ltd., Derby. Dear Sirs, Re Hobson K-S Petrol Telegage. We beg to thank you for your letter of the 18th inst., regarding the above, and regret to hear that the instrument has been behaving erratically, As explained on the telephone to your Mr. Hives to-day, we are inclined to think that this is caused by moisture or petrol having got into the air line. It may be that the air line was not absolutely clear of moisture when supplied by us, or possibly petrol has got into the installation. This is a rare occurrence with installations fitted by routine methods, but happens sometimes when tests are being made, and the air line is being coupled and un-coupled for test purposes. We are particularly anxious to ensure that this instrument shall work satisfactorily, and as stated on | ||