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Comparison of specifications for a proposed accumulator and an existing accumulator.


Identifier  ExFiles\Box 58\4\  Scan041
Date  11th February 1932 guessed
  
COPY.

PROPOSED ACCUMULATOR. Dagenite container, without cover
2/3-BDHL-7-A. {Mr Adams}

PER CELL. 3 Positive plates 5⅝" x 4¾" x 5/32" (plate body)
2 Negative Plates 5⅝" x 4¾" x ⅛" (plate body) Inter.
2 Negative Plates 5⅝" x 4¾" x .109" (plate body) End.

Plate pitch 47/64"
Double separation.
Deposit Space 1.1/32"

Weight per 6-volt unit, charged - 40 lbs. approx.
Capacity - 52 A.H./20 hour rate.
Overall dimensions of 6-volt unit - 6¾"W x 9"L x 9.3/16"H. {Arthur M. Hanbury - Head Complaints}

Existing Accumulator. Ebonite container, with cover
6-TBS-7-A. {Mr Adams}

Per cell. 3 Positive plates 5⅝" x 5¼" x 5/32" (plate body)
4 Negative Plates 5⅝" x 5¼" x ⅛" (plate body)

Plate pitch 35/64"
Double separation.
Deposit space 1¼"

Weight per 12-volt unit - 79 lbs. approx.
Capacity 50 A.H./20 hour rate.
Overall dimensions of 12-volt unit 6¾"W x 14.3/16"L x 11"H. {Arthur M. Hanbury - Head Complaints}
  
  
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