Single reel tank!

[Rhodes]

I am on the look for a single reel tank, mainly AP. But I want to ask your opinion about this. Should I go for the ap tanks, or try the paterson ones, even the previous models like the System 4 tank.

 

[Rick A]

I always use SS single reel tanks. Years ago I used Yankee tanks. I own an AP two reel tank set, easier than Paterson.

 

[jordanstarr]

I'd go bigger...I never saw the point of a single reel tank. For better agitation control, having more chemical, air space and dexterity with a larger tank works a lot better for me. I used a single reel tank once, hated it and then just developed single rolls in a Paterson 4. I have since made the switch to stainless steel, but would still use a tank that would hold 2, 4 and 8 reels and rarely use a tank to it's capacity if I had a bigger one. Just easier that way in my opinion and I've had better results that way too.

 

[Rhodes]

I do not need bigger. Have the paterson system IV of 2 rolls and a jobo 2440 or something for more than 2, etc. I need just a single reel tank for developing a diffrent type of film at the same time or just one film, etc.

 

[pentaxuser]

OK I'd recommend a Jobo 1510 tank or even better from a leakage aspect a Durst 35mm tank . The Durst uses a feeder mechanism for the reel which makes thing easy and it is the most leak proof tank I have ever used.

pentaxuser

 

[MattKing]

The AP 2 reel tank is wonderfully flexible. It works really well with a single reel.By "2 reel tank" I assume you mean "2 (35mm) reel tank"

 

[zsas]

I always use SS single reel tanks

I second that. There is something to it that just works for me. I use a Nikor like this:

http://images.bidorbuy.co.za/user_images/197/1161197_110328175428_SS_Single_Reel.jpg

Holds 250ML, I mix my chems 1:1, so 125 stock and 125 water, works like a charm.

I, like Rick, tried many tanks, till I realized this worked for me.

 

[MartinP]

Have the paterson system IV of 2 rolls and a jobo 2440 or something for more than 2, etc.

There is no problem with using one roll in the Paterson tank that you already have, with the volume of chemicals reduced to suit.

To develop several rolls in quick succession just get yourself some spare reels - the tank and funnel are easy to dry in a few seconds with a paper-towel. It is the channels in the reels which take a while so with a few spare reels you can be ready to go again, almost as soon as the previous roll(s) are drying.

 

[Rhodes]

Yes, but it is more in the line of developing three films, like two apx 100 in rodinal (paterson tank) and if I want to do a one hour stand at the same time of other film or even the same type, do it at the same time. Or doing a tmax film at the same time of two apx. And since the Tmaxs need inversion every 30s is better a small tank to do a quick inversion.
Many times I only develop one film and use the paterson for it. The jobo 1520 was also used like this, but now is for c-41/e-6.

 

[MartinP]

Oh, that's true. Stand development would take much longer indeed. One thing that might be useful to look out for is the "special-offer" box with the Paterson two-reel tank and the second reel "free" (usually they just come with one reel). These were in the shops here at the end of last year so there might be some still around.

 

[MattKing]

The AP 2 reel tanks are slightly smaller than the Paterson, and the reels are interchangeable with the Paterson.

I actually prefer the AP reels.

I think they are/were manufactured in Spain.