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).
Faulty 12-volt Exide battery from chassis 14-PP, detailing the condition of its cells.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 46\3\ Scan057 | |
| Date | 2nd May 1922 | |
| A.H. [crossed out] c. to EFC. Re - CHASSIS 14-PP. SHIPPING OFFICE Y/S 40873. He EP{G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer}/CEP2/EC 2.5.22. [STAMP: MAY 5 1922 H8] We have received through the Clyde Auto Co., Glasgow, 1 faulty 12 volt Exide Battery ex. the above car. Our examination shows that the plates of 5 of the cells are in a badly buckled condition, furthermore, no ebonite separators are fitted. The remaining cell is in a 100% condition apparently being a replacement, we propose suitably storing this cell until the renovated battery in returned from the makers. Our records show that this battery has been in use since May 1920, the questions of charge for repairs will therefore have to be decided between EFC and the Chloride Co's., representative. R.R.Clot- [signature] EP{G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer} [signature] | ||