The recommendation is only for wetting agent (photoflo/Ilfotol/Stabilizor/Final rinse, not for wash aid (hypo clear). I always remove the film from the reels and dunk it in the final step separately. I haven't had any issues with scratches.
Thank you all,
So as long as I clean the reels well, then it should not be a problem. I mean I can dunk them in hot water like 60C and brush them with a tooth brush. Also a soluion with alcohol might soften any residue.
If you're using plastic reels, I'd be mindful of the water temp. I wouldn't think 60C is too hot, but...
If you're using plastic reels, I'd be mindful of the water temp. I wouldn't think 60C is too hot, but...
FWIW, the process of pulling the film out of the reel and slowly lowering the gently curling fresh developed film into the wide mouthed graduate of working strength Photoflo - with associated tantalizing glimpses of the newly developed negatives - is so satisfying, that I wouldn't want to stop doing it.
It is easy to do - even with two or three rolls of freshly developed film - and it makes it much easier to clean up at the end. You also get the benefit of being sure that Photoflo gets to the entire film - the reels can't get in the way.
I've never had a problem with scratches.
Ok I can try somewhere around 40-50 degree mark, that’s pretty much our tap
I thought you can pull the film out of the reel, as in Paterson reels. I thought the only way was to twist the reel to open.
Trust (analog/film) photographers with making things horribly complicated without any need for doing so.
The final rinse thing is a non-issue. The Rotary speed is just fine.
Go process some film.
I thought you can pull the film out of the reel, as in Paterson reels. I thought the only way was to twist the reel to open.
I don’t know if it is the beauty of this or not, you ask a question and there is literally no standard answer
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