Accessory wiring, noting fire dangers and agreeing to retain twin wiring with a suitable earthing stud.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 168b\2\ img165 | |
| Date | 24th November 1928 | |
| BY. {R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} EFC. {E. Fowler Clarke - Electrical Engineer} ) from E. {Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} c. to BJ. Hs. {Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} Da. {Bernard Day - Chassis Design} x7560 E3/M24.11.28. RE ACCESSORY WIRING. X.7741. X.7560 With further reference to the above, it is understood that single pole fittings for interior illumination of bodies etc. are practically unobtainable. Also that there is a danger of coachbuilders running bare earthing wires through the upholstery of cars, introducing danger of fire. In view of this R. {Sir Henry Royce} agrees that twin wiring should be retained for accessories, and that a suitable earthing stud be provided on the dash near to the accessory distribution board. E. {Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} | ||
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).