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).
Various instances of battery failures and defects on different chassis.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 54\2\ Scan065 | |
| Date | 16th November 1925 guessed | |
| -2- GDK-37. Peto & Radford battery - leaking after being in use for 2 weeks. Replaced by makers. 44-G-4. C.A.V. Battery - Travelling Inspector reports in bad condition. Owner recommended to take up direct with makers; no details. Car in use 2 years 9 months. 40/50 H.P. Chassis. 20-PK. Peto & Radford battery - positive plates worn out; new separator covers also required. Fault due to excessive charging. Battery in use 21 months. Customer paid. 66-NK. P & R. {Sir Henry Royce} Battery. Car in use 2 years. Inspector reports that insulation is cracked round terminals. Matter being investigated direct with makers. 40-LK. {L. King} Peto & Radford Battery. Defective cell negative end of battery; In course of investigation. In use 2 years. [Signature] B.P. [Watermark] DICKINSON BOND 1804 [Watermark] MADE AT CROXLEY | ||