Found Kodak Process Thermometer Type 3

[radialMelt]

As the title says, looking for a good condition Kodak Process Thermometer Type 3. I am located in Canada.

Let me know if you have one you'd like to part with!

Thanks!

EDIT 11/18 - still looking for this!

 

[Chan Tran]

What would you offer for one?

 

[radialMelt]

What would you offer for one?

Thanks for the quick reply. I see one sold here a few months ago for $50 without the box. I also see eBay prices are very inflated. I would offer US$75 + shipping. Cheers

 

[mshchem]

I've bought $3 digital aquarium thermometers off Ebay that match my Kodak thermometers. Of course there's still no substitute for the real thing.

 

[laser]

Be care when shipping mercury thermometers. USPS penalty is expensive.

 

[btaylor]

Yes, I bought some of those thermometers too- very handy to have around, and cheap! However they were off 1 to 3 degrees from my Kodak Process Thermometer. Not a big deal, I just marked the deviation on the units. But I needed the reference from the Kodak.

 

[btaylor]

Be care when shipping mercury thermometers. USPS penalty is expensive.

I believe shipping them through USPS is prohibited. Both of mine came from unwitting eBay sellers that shipped USPS!

 

[Chan Tran]

Thanks for the quick reply. I see one sold here a few months ago for $50 without the box. I also see eBay prices are very inflated. I would offer US$75 + shipping. Cheers

Offer accepted but how do I ship it? It seems that shipping mercury is prohibited. I tried to post a picture in this thread but I can't so here is the link to the picture post in the darkroom section

Kodak Process Thermometer Type 3

www.photrio.com

 

[radialMelt]

Ah, damn, I hadn't even thought of shipping restrictions. I'll do a bit of research and will PM you directly Chan.

I mean, I've ordered Patterson mercury thermometers from B&H, shipped to Montreal, so presumably it is possible. Thanks for raising the flag!

 

[MattKing]

Ah, damn, I hadn't even thought of shipping restrictions. I'll do a bit of research and will PM you directly Chan.

I mean, I've ordered Patterson mercury thermometers from B&H, shipped to Montreal, so presumably it is possible. Thanks for raising the flag!

The Paterson thermometers won't have been mercury thermometers. Another, less restricted liquid would have been used.

 

[radialMelt]

The Paterson thermometers won't have been mercury thermometers. Another, less restricted liquid would have been used.

Oh, hmm, learning something new every day! Thanks for the heads up.

 

[gorbas]

So, you are in Montreal? I have one, but in Vancouver.
I have Paterson one that have tendency very often to break steam in a few places of most likely alcohol, so it needs quick dip in hot water (hotter than max temp) to remedy that break.
Not sure what causes it?

 

[radialMelt]

So, you are in Montreal? I have one, but in Vancouver.
I have Paterson one that have tendency very often to break steam in a few places of most likely alcohol, so it needs quick dip in hot water (hotter than max temp) to remedy that break.
Not sure what causes it?

Yes, I am in Montreal. Currently doing some research regarding shipping Mercury. USPS and Canada Post will not accept mercury thermometers in any capacity it would seem. However, the couriers seem to (ground service exclusively) and if I'm interpreting the literature correctly, it would seem that small amounts of mercury contained in a device weighing less than 1lb do not need to be flagged as hazardous materials (and do not need the mountain of accompanying paperwork). That said, I'm sure shipping this domestically is far easier than internationally.

@gorbas, yours is a Type 3 Kodak Process Thermometer? Would you mind PMing me a few pictures (ideally with a handwritten timestamp for verification)?

 

[mshchem]

These are absolutely awesome thermometers

Jobo Precision Color Process Thermometer (#3321)

• Brand new • Super accurate process thermometer • Can be used in any lab environment • Ideal for any photographic processing needs (anything from...

www.catlabs.info

 

[Chan Tran]

Yes, I am in Montreal. Currently doing some research regarding shipping Mercury. USPS and Canada Post will not accept mercury thermometers in any capacity it would seem. However, the couriers seem to (ground service exclusively) and if I'm interpreting the literature correctly, it would seem that small amounts of mercury contained in a device weighing less than 1lb do not need to be flagged as hazardous materials (and do not need the mountain of accompanying paperwork). That said, I'm sure shipping this domestically is far easier than internationally.

@gorbas, yours is a Type 3 Kodak Process Thermometer? Would you mind PMing me a few pictures (ideally with a handwritten timestamp for verification)?

I have to ask you a question, why do you need proof that someone has the thermometer? I think we should trust each other.

 

[gorbas]

I just checked, it's #2. Sorry
What is difference between #2 and #3?

 

[radialMelt]

I have to ask you a question, why do you need proof that someone has the thermometer? I think we should trust each other.

Better safe than sorry!

I just checked, it's #2. Sorry
What is difference between #2 and #3?

Type 3 is the more accurate of the two. It was intended specifically for color processes, if I'm not mistaken.

 

[radialMelt]

To be clear, I am still on the hunt for one of these. Shoot me a message if you have one to offer. Thanks!

 

[Ben Hutcherson]

A couple of thoughts-

Funny enough, in the last few days, when I generate shipping labels using USPS Click-n-ship, this warning comes up in big letters

I had not previously seen this warning(specifically about mercury).

Second, just as a curiosity, is there anything special about these thermometers as compared to say a standard high grade mercury lab thermometer? I've been using the latter for pretty much all my darkroom work, primarily because with the right...connections...many places that have volumes of them are happy to give them away rather than disposing of them with the current push to eliminate mercury(although a lot of chemists also swear by even commodity-grade mercury thermometers as compared to similar grade spirit thermos, especially the red alcohol ones).

 

[MattKing]

Second, just as a curiosity, is there anything special about these thermometers as compared to say a standard high grade mercury lab thermometer? I've been using the latter for pretty much all my darkroom work, primarily because with the right...connections...many places that have volumes of them are happy to give them away rather than disposing of them with the current push to eliminate mercury(although a lot of chemists also swear by even commodity-grade mercury thermometers as compared to similar grade spirit thermos, especially the red alcohol ones).

1) their points of factory calibration are well matched to the temperatures that are used in photo labs;
2) they are in robust metal housings and are large enough to be usable in processing lines such as deep tanks and dip and dunk machines.

They are both accurate, and suitable for workplaces where something "heavy duty" is called for.

 

[Chan Tran]

1) their points of factory calibration are well matched to the temperatures that are used in photo labs;
2) they are in robust metal housings and are large enough to be usable in processing lines such as deep tanks and dip and dunk machines.

They are both accurate, and suitable for workplaces where something "heavy duty" is called for.

Yes I agree with Matt here.
The thermometer was built quite rough is of good quality.
The accuracy is obtained by calibrating them to a very narrow range and in favor of some specific temperature.

 

[mgb74]

It would appear that you can ship a mercury thermometer (with less than 1lb mercury) via Fedex though there are packaging requirements.

 

[radialMelt]

My WTB thread has gone quite wild. And yes, this can be shipped via ground courier services, however USPS nor Canada Post will accept it. I have verified this.

In conclusion, still looking for one of these, let me know if you have one and wish to part with it. Thanks!

 

[radialMelt]

Small bump, still on the hunt for one of these.

Charles Berger was in the process of transacting with me, but unfortunately he passed away before shipping the package. I might have been one of the last people to speak to him. RIP Mr. Berger.

 

[Ginette]

Hello, I'm near Montreal and have some Kodak #3. Just PM me if you still search for and maybe a pick up if you near me.