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 Gallay Radiator Co. Ltd. regarding the supply of two types of 'Hercule' thermostats for evaluation.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 149a\2\ scan0077 | |
| Date | 29th September 1932 | |
| LONDON. PARIS. GENEVA. TURIN. CONTRACTORS TO H.M. WAR OFFICE AND ADMIRALTY. GALLAY RADIATOR CO., LTD. RADIATOR MANUFACTURERS FOR MESSRS BENTLEY. CITROEN. TALBOT. LANCIA. FIAT. ROVER. LEA FRANCIS. ISOTTA. SWIFT. MATHIS. ETC. SOLE AGENTS IN GT BRITAIN FOR COZETTE CARBURETTORS AND SUPERCHARGERS. TELEPHONES. WILLESDEN 3911-2. YOUR REF. ............ OUR REF. LTD/DLD Handwritten: H6 103/105, Scrubbs Lane, Willesden, London, N.W.10. 29th September 1932. Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd., DERBY. Dear Sirs, re:- Thermostats. We are forwarding to-day one "Hercule" thermostat to open at 75°C, for use with radiator shutters. Also, one "Hercule" thermostat to regulate oil circulation, adjusted between -10°C and +40°C (stroke 1m/m7). In fitting these thermostats the bodies of same can be threaded if desired. With regard to the small thermostat for oil circulation, we shall be obliged if you will inform us as to the minimum and maximum temperature that this is required to work and verify the dimensions to see if they are suitable for your purpose. We are, dear Sirs, Yours faithfully, GALLAY RADIATOR CO. LTD. L.J.R. Delany [Sticker on left] CARS & BOATS MOTOR EXHIBITION OCT. 13-22 OLYMPIA OUR STAND No. 211 National Hall [Handwritten at top] 84516. | ||