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Big Sink and good tray warmer

Bob Carnie

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Hi Folks

Here is the latest addition to Elevator.

40 ft of Sink to do the big prints , and a red pig warmer for keeping chemistrys consistant.
thanks to Murray M on APUG for the tip on the pig warmer.

I am the one in the black shirt, the good looking ones are my assistants Barney and Lucy.
 
Looks great, Bob!

Do you use a temperature controller to adjust the temperature of the chemistry? Or is that built in? I'm looking to do something similar on a smaller scale, like a heated water bath under the trays and an electronic temp controller with averaging sensors.

- Thomas

 
Hi Thomas
Yes a controller is off to the side , with a probe*poor pig* that sits in the water, once you find the right temp balance I just keep water in the tray and add to a given line water to replace any that is evaporated. When I am ready to print the dev is added. for small trays and volumes this is not such a great saviour, but when I mix for murals and need the temp to stay even this system works very well..
What I like is that there is no need for a water bath which is a pain over a long, long printing session to keep balanced.
 
bob carnie said:
Hi Folks

40 ft of Sink to do the big prints , and a red pig warmer for keeping chemistrys consistant.
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Any tips on building the wood sink? That looks like regular softwood lumber on the sides, rather than plywood - is that ok? Would sure save some $.

Thanks! Ben
 
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