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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 for a thermostat marked 'A', with temperature readings and radiator shutter operation points.

Identifier  WestWitteringFiles\V\October1930-February1931\  Scan039
Date  20th October 1930
  
Thermostat Test with
Thermostat marked "A"

Air Temp. 13°

Half mile readings @ 30 MPH with starting temperature 62.5°.
62.5°
62.5°
63.5°
64°
65°
65°
65°
65°
65°

Maximum temperature reached under ordinary driving conditions 69°.

Radiator Shutters

OPEN. @ 60.5°
START TO CLOSE. 63°.
FULLY CLOSED. 55°.

Gordhyman
20-10-30.
  
  


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