Ilford processing chemical question

Robert Hall

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• Aug 13, 2007

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Does anyone know what the difference between Hypam and Rapid fix is?

I see a difference in price, but not any real difference in description.

Did I miss something?

 

Stan160

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• Aug 14, 2007

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The only difference I am aware of is that Rapid Fix instructions recommend never to use with a hardener, but there is a Hypam hardener available to add to Hypam fixer.

Ian

 

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• Aug 14, 2007

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robert

several years ago i talked with a tech from ilford, and was told they were basically the same and that they had dropped the name of rapid fixer and retained Hypam fixer when they moved the production back to the UK.

perhaps simon will correct this if not true.