Choosing a Kodak Fixer

GarageBoy said:

Can I use the ilford washing method with Kodafix since it is a hardening fixer?

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Are you asking about prints or film?

The Ilford archival FB print sequence requires a non-hardening fixer. Even so, it doesn't always work for all papers though Ilford tests it with theirs. Film is much easier to wash clean (more akin to RC paper) and might work with the Ilford fill and dump method. You'd just have to test for residual hypo and try it.

only use ammonium thiosulfate-based rapid fixers for film at film strength,because, they work faster and more thoroughly than sodium thiosulfate based normal fixers.if you can ,stay away from hardening fixers because, they are harder to wash out in the final wash.tht daid, just get started, the rest will come with increased experience and BTW;welcome to APUG

I was asking about film-
I'm using Ilford Rapid Fixer right now

GarageBoy said:

Can I use the ilford washing method with Kodafix since it is a hardening fixer?

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I wouldn't.

The hardener results in a need for more washing.