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Comparison of performance data and discharge capacity results for various battery models.


Identifier  WestWitteringFiles\M\2October1924-December1924\  Scan46
Date  17th October 1924
  
Contd. -9-7 EFCL/T17.10.24.

more particularly with the Exide 6BXRE5 batteries, and either of the two should give excellent service.

They are precisely in accordance with our up-to-date specification No.301, copy of which we attach hereto.

Typical high rate discharge curves of the various batteries mentioned above are given on photostat copy of sheet T herewith.

The curve of the P & R RR.LL/1 battery does not appear as good as that for the Exide 6.RR5/1/2. This is because these curves are taken early in the life of the batteries and it is known from experience with other P & R batteries that the P & R curve will increase progressively for a time, whilst it is not anticipated that the Exide will.

Typical low rate discharge capacity results of actual discharge through a constant external resistance of 1.17 bhm are as follows :-

Exide 6BXRE5. 58 ampere-hours. Weight 83 lbs.
Exide 6BXRe/SPL. 57 " " 88 lbs.
P & R BDT.11. 46.0 amp.hours initially, increasing to 57.0 amp.hours. " 95 lbs.
Accu-Slem. 62.0 ampere-hours after con-siderable use. Weight 86 lbs.
Lithanode. 46 ampere-hours initially with a tendency to increase. " 92 lbs.
Fuller Sparta.. 109 ampere-hours. " 103.5 lbs.
Exide 6RR5/1 51 " " 103 lbs.
P & R RR.11. 53 amp.hours initially with a tendency to increase. " 103 lbs.

Contd.
  
  
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