Paterson tank part help ... and also Durst

[dxqcanada]

I am rebuilding my darkroom.

I decided to start by film development so I picked up some old Paterson System 4 tanks (not the newer SS).
One of the tanks had an old grey cap that was so brittle it fell apart when pressure was put on it.

I have searched around and cannot find where I can just get the cap.
Any ideas ?

Are there any other generic tanks that copied this design and use the same caps ?

Next part is about an old enlarger.
I was given a Durst Laborator 138 ... it was being used in a Pro Lab for decades, so not all the parts are there.
I was told to find:

condensors (I have two Latico 240's)
bulbs
glass plates for carrier


Any info is appreciated.

 

[eddie]

For the Durst, try Glennview http://www.glennview.com/ Not cheap, but a good source of parts.

For the tank, they're so cheap I'd probably just get another one.

 

[Paul VanAudenhove]

I'll second eddie's suggestion to get another tank. That's if you plan on agitating by inversion, otherwise the stirring rod works fine.

How many tanks do you plan on using at a time? It seems you have more than one already - are all the caps bad?

The nice thing about picking up extra tanks, is that they come with extra reels! If you try to load a Patterson reel that is not completely dry, you can have troubles. So, extra reels are good!

 

[dxqcanada]

Thanks for the link eddie ... I discovered that once and forgot how to get back to it ... yeah I was hoping for cheaper.

Paul, I have two of the older System 4's ... so I could just use one tank at a time. In the old days I used to develop three to four tanks simultaneously, but these days I think I will just be doing one.
I have 8 reels already.

The PHSC fair is coming up in May, so I will go there and see if I can find some Durst parts.

 

[eddie]

Durst parts aren't easy to come across in North America. They're still in business, so you may want to drop an email to Italy. If you're willing to wait, do a saved search on ebay. Maybe something will come up. I'd still drop Glennview an email. If you're in a hurry to get going, he may be your best option.

 

[snederhiser]

Hello;
Look on Epay for the condensers, figure $90.00-$150.00 each. Freestyle may have Patterson developing tank parts, look in the darkroom section. Have fun, Steven.

 

[ic-racer]

Are you a member of the LF forum. A set in Canada is advertised here: http://www.largeformatphotography.info/forum/showthread.php?86453-Durst-138-Condensors

Durst 138 Condensors
I have a spare set of Durst 138 condensors,
before they go to the Evil, anybody here need any? I need space, and to thin out the extras of everything I have been hoarding

$20.00 a pop plus shipping to a good loving 138 home. -- Allen in Montreal

 

[dxqcanada]

ic-racer, no I am not a member (as I have not used any Large Format since College).

Looks like I should sign up, and check it out ... $20 is cheap for a condenser.

 

[dxqcanada]

ic-racer, I have signed up but I cannot seem to access that link ... i do not have permission.

 

[ic-racer]

Search for user "Allen in Montreal" on that forum and email him. Looks like he is on APUG also with the same name: (there was a url link here which no longer exists)

 

[Mike Wilde]

I think I bought the last of 'Allen in Montreal's' spare Latico condensor bits last week.

I too was gifted a 138 somewhat complete. The 200 is nice for 4x5, but 240's just cover more and make a dimmer illumination. For smaller negatives a smaller Latico really is most useful.

I have given up on big diameter bulbs, and use a 200W frosted, with a diffuser made from drafting vellum in the gate from the lamp house. Smaller than 4x5, the vellum is likely not needed.

The glass for the neg carrier could be a challenge to find. My neg carrier has a broken hinge, and I swear one day I am going to open it and drop something.

I will be selling at the PHSC fair in the spring, at a table joint with David White.

We both have too much stuff from people gifting us old darkroom rigs.
I am pretty sure that there are enough parts to make a whole darkroom setup 2x or 3x over.
I have cleaned up a nice Vivitar 356 dichroic to sell, and I think he has a couple more, including one MF rig NIB.

I know there are two or three two reel Paterson tanks with reels in at least one box. I can't remember if they are 4's or the wide funnel version. They are stashed in the attic of the garage since yesterday.
I am working on renovating my workshop, so a lot of stuff had to be shifted to let the drywall work and ceiling tile installation finally be finished.

 

[Rick A]

ic-racer, I have signed up but I cannot seem to access that link ... i do not have permission.

You have to be a member there for 30 days before you are granted access to the classifiedss.

 

[CGW]

I am rebuilding my darkroom.

I decided to start by film development so I picked up some old Paterson System 4 tanks (not the newer SS).
One of the tanks had an old grey cap that was so brittle it fell apart when pressure was put on it.

I have searched around and cannot find where I can just get the cap.
Any ideas ?

Are there any other generic tanks that copied this design and use the same caps ?

Next part is about an old enlarger.
I was given a Durst Laborator 138 ... it was being used in a Pro Lab for decades, so not all the parts are there.
I was told to find:

condensors (I have two Latico 240's)
bulbs
glass plates for carrier


Any info is appreciated.

Think you might be out of luck with the old Paterson. Perhaps a new one or an AP reel/tank kit?

For the Durst, give these guys out in Mississauga a call:

http://www.khbphotografix.com/

 

[dxqcanada]

Mike, thanks for the info ... and not thanks for taking the condensers.

ParkerSmithPhoto has a cap for me.

CGW, thanks for the link.