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).
Detailed list of faulty Exide batteries and the actions taken for their replacement or repair.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 46\3\ Scan087 | |
| Date | 26th August 1922 | |
| X 607. A.T. [REDACTED] c. to EFC. EP{G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer}/CEP3/EC26.8.22. RE. FAULTY EXIDE BATTERIES. ======================== We give below a full detailed list of the faulty Exide Batteries which were inspected by Mr. McKinnon, (the Chloride Co's., representative,) EFC. and ourselves on the 24th instant. Will Wd.{Mr Wood/Mr Whitehead} kindly issue as quickly as possible the necessary labels releasing these batteries from Mr. Chatwin's stores to the maker's. 6 - Test Dept. 12 volt - Batteries } 3 new batteries to be 3 - Test Dept. 2 volt - Cells } supplied as replace-ments, i.e. 50% allowance. Ex. Chassis 68-CW - 5 - 2 volt Cells. The Chloride Co. are charging us for the renovation of these cells. Will BP. please note. Ex. Chassis 38-PC - 1 - 12 volt Battery. The Chloride Co. are charging us for the repairs to this battery. Order No. 6443 has been issued to cover these charges. Ex. Chassis 122-EE - 2 - 12 volt Exide Batteries. " 79-TW - Both these batteries have been removed from the Cars while in our Department for attention. The Chloride Co. are supplying us with 1 new battery for the above two, i.e. 50% allowance. Will D.L. kindly note. Ex. Chassis 57-GE - 3 - 12 volt Exide Batteries. " 66-AE - In each of these cases the Chloride " 4-RE - Co. are replacing free-of-charge. EP{G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer} | ||