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).
Test report on a modified G.E.C. condenser which showed signs of failure under a 350-volt load.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 34\1\ Scan088 | |
| Date | 9th April 1919 | |
| RR o (500) (SF 550 9-4-19) MP 284991 X.2512 ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED. INSTRUCTIONS 8/81 To Mr Clark. Order No. - Customer's No. - The sample G.E.C. Condenser 1st has been tested up to 350 volts. & tested for capacity which is .23 mf. The tin foil has been cut off close to the condenser in the manufacture, & copper sheet soldered on. One of these sheets has been taken off & a wire soldered on after this the condenser was put on 350 volts & a little sparking was seen & heard showing that all Signed This Sheet must be filed on completion of the work. | ||