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Cost estimate for parts required for the introduction of a thermostatic by-pass water control on a Bentley Chassis.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 148\5\ scan0144 | |
| Date | 12th February 1937 | |
| To Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Std. from G/Rb.{R. Bowen} 1260 STD G/Rb.{R. Bowen}6/K/70/C17237. Bentley Chassis. Sec.5050. holen thru / STD Thermostatic by pass control of Water. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Std.7/M.12.2.37. We give hereunder the estimated factory cost of new parts required in connection with the suggested introduction of thermostatic by pass control to LEC.3488. The cost embodies the following items:- (1) Parts shown on LOP.EB.309 (Sh.3) Thermostat Unit. (2) Water connection (Thermostat to Rad.) including rubber hose, Jubilee clips and water inlet on Radiator. (3) By pass pipe (Thermostat to water Pump) including nipples union and clip. (4) Thermostat (EB.667) bought out unassembled. Factory Cost. £. s. d.{John DeLooze - Company Secretary} Material 16 9 Labour 12 2 Plus 175% charges 1 1 3 ---------------- £2 10 2 We understand that you are in possesion of all other necessary cost figures which will enable you to determine the ultimate cost difference of this scheme, as compared with that of the calorstat operated shutters. We return herewith LEC.3488 and LOP.EB.309 (Sh.3) G/Rb.{R. Bowen} Rook | ||