alex_m7 Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 I was wondering if you guys are using hardener with ilford delta 100. I use the two solution rapid fixer from kodak and I am thinking about leaving out the hardener solution all together. I read on the ilford website that hardener was not needed but can be used (with a catch of course). I guess the fixing and washing times have to be extended. I have no idea what times to extend them to. I just found out this information and have been experiencing some white streaking problems. I think that this might be the cause. Any help and opinions are appreciated. Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aurelien_le_duc Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 Hardening is not necessary at all on all modern films. That means all Ilford range of films, all kodak Range of films, and all Fuji range of films. You can use it with Foma films in order to avoid curling if you dry by heating. It's recommended to you it with Efke's films. As far as I am concerned, with the efke's KB25, I use my TF4 fixer. And I use a lot of care. So... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronald_moravec1 Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 First answer is correct. I have not used hardener for decades, then switched to TF4. Never had a problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Gammill Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 I don't even use hardener with Efke films even though it is recommended. Never had a problem. I use Ilford Rapid fixer at 1:4. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuck_albertson1 Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 I omit hardener from Kodak Rapid Fixer to keep wash times short. Don't squegee the film when you hang it up to dry. I don't know if it will make any difference to the "white streaking problems" you mentioned, whatever they are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alex_m7 Posted May 24, 2008 Author Share Posted May 24, 2008 Thank you guys for the advice. I will stop using the hardener solution from now on. I hope the negatives last through the years though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oistrakh Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 Alex, Hardener has no effect once the negatives are dry. It is only useful when the negative is wet, to help prevent scratches during the washing and drying phases. So omitting the hardener will not affect the archiveability of your negatives. As long as you make sure you fix and wash for the right amount of time, you should not have any problems. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alex_m7 Posted May 29, 2008 Author Share Posted May 29, 2008 Thank you Chris. Ever since I started using Patterson auto reels I�ve eliminated all my scratch problems. The metal reels were too much of an adventure for me. Thanks for the info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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