Using fix hardener with ilford delta 100

[alex_m7]

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.

[aurelien_le_duc]

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...

[ronald_moravec1]

First answer is correct. I have not used hardener for decades, then switched to TF4. Never had a problem.

[Mike Gammill]

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.

[chuck_albertson1]

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.

[alex_m7]

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.

[oistrakh]

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

[alex_m7]

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.