Mix Different Fixers?

[RedSun]

I just used up my Kodafix Solution for film. I still have Kodak Rapid Fixer liquid, HEICO NH-5 and even Ilford paper fixer. They all have the about the same chemical contents. Is it ok to mix the various B/W fixers?

 

[Alan9940]

Do you mean mix different manufacturer's fixer together? I've only ever done that once; the entire solution turned cloudy when I did that. I didn't trust it so I tossed it. YMMV, of course.

 

[RedSun]

Yes. Or at least I can mix Kodafix and Kodak Rapid fixer?

 

[pentaxuser]

I just used up my Kodafix Solution for film. I still have Kodak Rapid Fixer liquid, HEICO NH-5 and even Ilford paper fixer. They all have the about the same chemical contents. Is it ok to mix the various B/W fixers?

There isn't an Ilford paper fixer only an Ilford fixer that is used for both film and paper, usually in different dilutions for economy but the stock is the same . Usually posts would be flying in by now giving reasons why this mixing of different makes won't work or has dangers and the reasons for the dangers, if that were to be the case but nothing so far. I can;t think of any reasons why you can't mix but I am not a photo chemist.

pentaxuser