Can the Jobo reel fits into Paterson tanK?

<p>) I have Jobo 1502 reels, can they fit into Paterson tank ?</p>

<p>2) Can Jobo center column fits into Jobo reels then put into Paterson tank ?</p>

<p>3) Can the Paterson reel fits Jobo tank ?</p>

<p>1). Yes, they fit. Jobs reels are slightly smaller, so they fit into Paterson tanks (loose fit). I`m referring to the reel size, exclusively.<br /> 2). Well, the Jobo center column doesn`t fit into the Paterson`s tank base, but it can be somewhat centered on it, and it hardly fits into the Paterson`t cap (too tight), so the spin capability is lost. Also, the Jobo column is different in length, very likely the length should be adapted (cutted).<br /> Actually they doesn`t fit, but maybe after some DIY work someone can make them work, badly. I`d skip the idea, sincerely I think it is not worth it.<br /> 3). No, Paterson reels have a slightly larger diameter, they don`t fit into the 1500 tanks.<br /> Don`t know why you are asking this; FWIW, Paterson reels are a better manufacture to my taste. Jobo ones are a cheap copy.</p>

<p>Jose, I want to develop 35mm film and 16mm film all at once in one tank.<br>

I have a Paterson tank with Paterson center column and 35mm reel, then I have two Jobo 16mm reel<br>

but the Jobo 16mm reel does not fit the Paterson column. So I bought a Jobo tank with center column<br>

but without Jobo 35mm reel. <br>

I cannot find any Paterson 16mm reel, what I have so far are Jobo 16mm reel and Nikor 16mm<br>

stainless steel reels, never came across Paterson 16mm reel<br>

Looks like there is no way I can mix 35mm film and 16mm film in one tank, probably I<br>

have to develop 16mm film with Jobo reel in Jobo tank and develop 35mm film in Paterson reel<br>

in Pateson tank.</p>

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<p>There are modified 16mm 2502 reels available for putting in a 25xx tank system. However they are not cheap!</p>

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<p>Maybe the Jobo reel can be modified, too.<br /> Usual Jobo 1500 series reels are made of two parts that are moveable to use with different film formats. There is an "inner" part that fits into an "outer" part, that is, the top and bottom part of the reel.<br /> The Paterson column fit inside the "outer" part of the Jobo, so if you find a way to cut the "inner" insert and to attach it to the other part of the reel, you will have enough room to use the reel with the Paterson center column (actually a bit more, you may need to add some material to hold it tight).<br />But... given the cost of developing solutions, I believe you`d be better using a dedicated tank for each format. Of course a multi format tank could be time saver, but it`s the only advantage, I guess.</p>

<p>With Stand Developing you don't need to worry about the twisting business as the reels just sit quietly after a couple of shakes and do it all themselves, so as long as you have enough developer to cover what you have in the tank, and can make it lightproof, of course. I think you could be good to go with what you have and no additional expense.</p>

<p>My Jobo 1502 tank arrved from Korea, it is a two reel tank, holds two 35mm reel or four 16mm reels</p>

<p>The jobo column does not fit the Paterson tank funnel, the funnel is too thick</p>

<p>I am wondering, why Paterson does not offer 110 film reel?</p>