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).
Experimental department report on tests to determine the best type of main fuse for cars to avoid 'black outs'.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 166\7\ img039 | |
| Date | 14th January 1935 | |
| 86071 EXPERIMENTAL DEPARTMENT REPORT. REFERENCE:- Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Wst.1/MA.18.1.35. Subject of Report:- Tests to determine the best type of main fuse for R.R. and Bentley cars to avoid "black outs". General Conclusions :- Weekes glass cartridge type with 22 S.W.G. Tinned copper wire, the best. Copies of Report Circulated to :- E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer}, Sg.{Arthur F. Sidgreaves - MD}, Wor.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager}, C., By.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer}, Mx.{John H Maddocks - Chief Proving Officer} Report to be noted for further action by :- E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} Test carried out on :- Bench. By :- C.A.P. Test No. Date :- 14.1.35. | ||