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).
Letter from J. & E. Hall, Ltd. regarding the capabilities of a cold chamber for engine testing.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 151\3\ scan0301 | |
| Date | 24th April 1934 | |
| Ref. 1204 J. {Mr Johnson W.M.} & E. {Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} HALL, LTD., Established 1785. Telegrams :- HALLFORD, BIRMINGHAM. Telephones :- BIRMINGHAM, CENTRAL 6771 & 6772. Codes Used :- A B C (5th & 6th), BENTLEY'S, SCOTT'S and WESTERN UNION. London Office:-10, ST. {Capt. P. R. Strong} SWITHIN'S LANE, E.C.4. Works :- DARTFORD, KENT. NEW OFFICES, SHOW ROOMS AND SERVICE DEPOT: 266 BROAD STREET, BIRMINGHAM 1. TEL: HALLFORD, BIRMINGHAM. PHONES: MID. 2995 & 2996. PLEASE REFER TO— BA/DE April 24th, 1934. WE GUARANTEE TO SUPPLY A NEW PART, F.O.R. DARTFORD, FREE OF CHARGE, FOR ANY PART WHICH WITHIN SIX MONTHS OF DELIVERY IS FOUND TO BE DEFECTIVE IN MATERIAL OR WORKMANSHIP, IF RETURNED CARRIAGE PAID TO DARTFORD. THIS DOES NOT APPLY TO PARTS DAMAGED BY IMPROPER LUBRICATION, MISUSE, OR NEGLECT, NOR TO ACCESSORIES NOT MANUFACTURED BY US. WE DO NOT ACCEPT ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE CONSEQUENCES OF LABOUR DISPUTES, FIRES, ACCIDENTS AND OTHER UNFORESEEN CONTINGENCIES EXCEPT ACCIDENTS TO OUR WORKMEN WHOM WE INSURE. OUR STAFF DRIVE MOTOR VEHICLES ONLY AT OWNERS' RISK AND RESPONSIBILITY. Messrs. Rolls Royce, Ltd., Experimental Department, DERBY. Your Ref: HS {Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} /Smith.3/KW. Dear Sirs, Re Cold Chamber for Engine Testing. We thank you for your letter dated the 23rd. With regard to the plant at Messrs. Joseph Lucas, you will appreciate that we have recently installed a further plant for these people for very low temperatures, but in this case and in the first plant, at no time does the duty involve the cooling of a running engine. The duty of theplant is to maintain a temperature down to minus 15° F. {Mr Friese} in a heavily insulated chamber, which is designed to take the largest vehicle. The vehicle enters the chamber under its own power, the water is run off from the radiator and the vehicle stands in the chamber | ||