A Solenoid Question

Originally posted by Richard Farrant
Accumulator was the name given to the rechargeable cells which our parents or grandparents had to have in order to listen to the wireless (as it was called in those days). Battery is the name given for a collective of cells, as in "battery of guns", etc. therefore the term accumulater does not really apply to a battery, it is more like a battery is a collection of accumulaters.

Most likely, "battery" being a name for a collection of things and "battery of accumulators" is somewhat awkward indeed.

Surprisingly the illustrated (and very detailed) "Motoring Encyclopedia" of, we guess, mid 30's owing to the vehicles depicted; has one short 36 word paragraph on "Battery" that ends "See Accumulator"!! This latter section covers several pages with copious pictures.

Perhaps a WWII rationalisation of terms, especially with the off-shore influences.

I have no doubt "he who has all the answers" will correct me on this

I should have cleaned my spectacles and seen the exposed nerve.

:idea: I'll see Mr. Winnington-Ball immediately for a very hard smack, that'll make it right.

R.