Flexicolor confusion ...

peter k.

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(Reference to "Giving Bvy's flexicolor C-41 chemical list a try!")
(there was a url link here which no longer exists)

Got my Flexicolor shipment from Unique, and thought when got it in front of me, it would become clear on how to mix and use, with the instructions, but having confusion, as it is normally used with processing equipment, and not tank development.
Got the Replenisher mixed with Bvy's help, as he made it relevant that I had to add more distilled water to make it 5 Liters.
But still have some more confusion, so please help me out, with the following questions.

Starter..
https://www.uniquephoto.com/product/kodak-c-41-dev-starter-lorr-1-2l-6601074/
Ok.. you have to mix this with water to get a solution, but on the 1.2L size Developer Starter, it is not clear on its mixing instructions, as its in Chinese?
It has two lines:
763ml 30ml 207ml = 1L
850ml 18ml 122ml = 1L
On post #19 from above reference "Giving Bvy's flexicolor C-41 chemical list a try!" it states that for the Lorr replenisher being used that"
"763ml Replenisher + 30ml starter + 207 ml water = 1L"
The second mix is for non Lorr, which is not being use in this case.

So this is correct, and can it be mix at any temperature, or is there a latitude of between x and x, and how long to stir?
Want to verify that this mix is the actual working developing solution, that you actually develop with.
So you use what your tank will hold, and then seal what is left over in a container, and if needed mix some more for the next development?

Understand that it is best used for one shot development.
Bleach / Fix (To be reused)
https://www.uniquephoto.com/product...sing-unit-f2-for-color-negative-film-1173319/
You open these containers and place in two separate sealed containers.
Part 1 is Bleach, and does not need to be made into a solution?
Part 2 is Fixer, and does not need to be made into a solution?

Thanks for your help.. looking forward to developing film instead of the minds misunderstandings!
 

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Your question is confusing to me, but the part on mixing, per Kodak's instructions is mixing the water, starter and replesisher at 70-100 degree F. Stir until uniform (10-20 seconds).
The "763ml Replenisher + 30ml starter + 207 ml water = 1L" is correct.
 
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Your question is confusing to me
Makes two of us... but thanks for the info on Kodak instructions.. that helped..
but the two parts of F2 the Bleach and Fixer.. Is part 1 Bleach and Part 2 Fixer?
 
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On post #19 from above reference "Giving Bvy's flexicolor C-41 chemical list a try!" it states that for the Lorr replenisher being used that"
"763ml Replenisher + 30ml starter + 207 ml water = 1L"
This is just algebra. You want to add starter and water in these proportions, not these amounts. You don't have 763ml of developer/replenisher, but rather 5 liters. So multiply everything there by 5000/763 ~= 6.55:
6.55 (763 + 30 + 207) gives (roughly)
5000ml dev/rep + 196ml starter + 1356ml water ~= 6500ml or 6.5 liters working solution developer

You open these containers and place in two separate sealed containers.
Part 1 is Bleach, and does not need to be made into a solution?
Part 2 is Fixer, and does not need to be made into a solution?
From the other thread, use the bleach straight, mix the fixer 1+1 with water. Bleach is dark green, fixer clear.
 

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Here are the concentrate Flexicolor developer amounts, in mL, for the 25 US gallon size (KF 12-1532753):

Part A: 2 X 3784 = 7568 total

Part B: 2 X 445 = 890 total

Part C: 2 x 473 = 946 total

Thus, if you wish to mix partial amounts: 8 parts of A + 0.94 part of B + 1 part of C, all in water to make a total of 100mL of full strength developer. (NOTE: 25 US gallons = 94,625mL)

Important:
Part A: (no need to keep airtight)
Part B: (no need to keep airtight)
Part C: (MUST be kept airtight)

- David Lyga
 

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That's a different kit entirely than what's being discussed here.
 
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