Gravity Works Film Washer

[mark_demulder]

Does anyone out there have any experience with the Gravity Works film washer that Calumet markets. I am considering getting one for 4x5 negs, and wonder how well they work, or what other options for a good wash are.

 

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Thanks.

[robert_a._zeichner]

I've used one for several years and they're great.

[jason l.]

As for other options, you may want to try PERMAWASH [if you have not

already done so]. I guess the drawback to it is that it is another

chemical that you will have to dispose of at some point. On the plus

side, you can get archival washing with much less water.

 

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Jason.

[ellis_vener_photography]

Works great! And it is sort of entertaining to watch.

[Fotos53]

I've got one and it works great, works like a toilet just keeps the

good water coming in...out goes the bad. I wash for about 10 minutes

and my film looks fine. Easy to set-up too.

 

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John Miller

[stephen_willard]

I just purchased a used one. Prior to this I relied my JOB CPP2 rinse

cycle to wash my 4x5 color negatives. When I placed the negatives in

a tray to treat them with stabilizer, the negatives would turn the

stabilizer pink. Since I have started washing the negative for 8

minutes using the Gravity Works film washer and the 4x5 adapter, my

stabilizer does not turn pink anymore. I suspect this is a good

indicator that it is doing a better job than the Jobo wash and flush

cycle procedure.

 

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Hope this helps.

[wilhelm]

Thanks, Mark. After reading the comments, I have one on the way from

Calumet. These forums are really helpful (but sometimes expensive).

[mark_demulder]

Thanks to all of you who replied. I was pleased to hear the positive

reports, and so have purchased one for myself. It is nice to have all

of your expertise as a resource for those of us with questions.