CELLS, SECONDARY


British Standard 397 for primary batteries was withdrawn and replaced by the IEC standard in 1996.

A cell is a single item of generally 1.5 volts, whilst a battery is a group of cells.

All these cells use Acid, Sulphuric No. 3, which is a pure Sulphuric acid diluted to 1.215 Specific Gravity.  Personal safety protection must be used when working with these cells.

E.I. Power, Cells C3010 - Cells, Secondary No. 21 and No. 22 description and installation.
 

Cells, Secondary No. 6

A lead-acid, portable cell.

50Ah at 9-hr. rate.

Dimensions - 8.75" x 6" x 7" max.

Used for miscellaneous purposes. Includes carrying case.

 
 
Cells, Secondary No. 7A

A lead-acid portable cell.

100Ah at 9-hr. rate.

Dimensions - 10.5" x 7.6" x 7.6" max.

For miscellaneous purposes. Includes carrying case.

Suitable for discharges up to 50 amps.

To be requisitioned separately as required:-
Connectors, Secondary, Cell No. 1.

Not for permanent installations.

 
 
Cells, Secondary No. 10

A lead-acid cell.

12Ah at 100-hr. rate.

Dimensions - 5.5" x 2.75" x 2.75" max.

Used with the Battery-unit N634.

 
 
Cells, Secondary No. 21/15, 21/30 and 21/60

A closed type cell suitable for use in apparatus rooms.

These items are sent out direct from contractors'
works filled with acid and fully charged. Plant for
maintaining the cells in a fully charged condition
should be available in advance.

Dimensions - See the Engineering Instruction linked at the top of the page for dimensions etc.

/15 - 15Ah. at 10hr. rate.
/30 - 30Ah. at 10hr. rate.
/60 - 60Ah. at 10hr. rate.

To be requisitioned separately as required.:-
1 x Connectors Secy., Cell, No. 21/...
2 x Bolts, Connection No. 13.

 
 
Cells, Secondary No. 22/100 to /400

An enclosed type cell suitable for use in apparatus rooms.

These items are sent out direct from contractors' works
filled with acid and fully charged. Plant for maintaining
the cells in a fully charged condition should be available in advance.

Dimensions - See the Engineering Instruction linked at the top of the page for dimensions etc.

/100 - 100Ah. at 10hr. rate.
/150 - 150Ah. at 10hr. rate.
/200 - 200Ah. at 10hr. rate.
/250 - 250Ah. at 10hr. rate.
/350 - 350Ah. at 10hr. rate.
/400 - 400Ah. at 10hr. rate.

To be requisitioned separately as required:-
1 or 2 Connectors Secondary, Cell, No. 22/...
2 x Bolts, Connection No. 15.

 
 
Cells, Secondary No. 23

See E.I. Power, Cells C3014.

 
 
Cells, Secondary No. 23

See E.I. Power, Cells C3016.

 
 
 

 

 
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