MattKing
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In the relatively short term, yes.
But after you see signs of deterioration, there has been at least some permanent damage.
Re-washing at least may help arrest further deterioration though.
In the relatively short term, yes.Can negs be re-fixed and washed if they exhibit signs of deterioration or are they beyond it?
I'm in the process of converting a tiny basement bathroom to a darkroom - a process which, thanks to industrial grade procrastination has taken years - and one of the remaining tasks is to remove the toilet. Perhaps I should reconsider!
According to Anchell Troop of "The Film Development Cookbook", the PE, and other authoritative sources I have seen, using a neutral or alkaline fixer like T5 would require less washing than an acid fix like EK rapid fix or Ilford fixers. An HPA bath is not required with alkaline fixers, but, if used, would reduce washing time further still. Anchell and Troop also list a number of other advantages of alkaline fixers over acid fixers.I don't see much reference to what kind of fixer here. If I am using T5 fixer from Formulary, would the wash time/water exchange be less than with something like EK rapid fix?
I agree. I watch Gregory Davis on YouTube and I've learned a lot. They way I post on line is to be positive or keep it offline. With this pandemic, being kind goes a long way. It's Phototrio's loss. I've been trolled a couple of times here and I just ignore them. A lot of trolls want attention so I don't underestimate the power of silence.And his youtube bits are still there:
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It's a terrible thing when people are hounded off of sites like this. It shouldn't be them leaving!!!
Terry S
According to Anchell Troop of "The Film Development Cookbook", the PE, and other authoritative sources I have seen, using a neutral or alkaline fixer like T5 would require less washing than an acid fix like EK rapid fix or Ilford fixers. An HPA bath is not required with alkaline fixers, but, if used, would reduce washing time further still. Anchell and Troop also list a number of other advantages of alkaline fixers over acid fixers.
I am amazed reading this thread, as I always wash black & white film in continuous running water for 30 minutes.
This brings up a question. I've read with BW prints, slight amount of residual fixer helps with the permanence. If you wash film for long time and remove all the fixer does that compromise permanence also?I am amazed reading this thread, as I always wash black & white film in continuous running water for 30 minutes.
Long time washing will merely reduce the residue, not eliminate it.This brings up a question. I've read with BW prints, slight amount of residual fixer helps with the permanence. If you wash film for long time and remove all the fixer does that compromise permanence also?
Yes, but you do not live in an area that has had a drought for over seven years and a serious water shortage. We could just send all our film and prints to you so that you can wash them for us.
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