warren_weckesser2

Robert,

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I've used two public darkrooms, and in both of these, one always had

to check whether the photoflo had gotten "filmy". I think this is

normal for this stuff. They used tap water, but I don't know if

distilled water would make a difference. The only solution I can

suggest is use small batches--some folks even use just a tiny amount

"one-shot". Some time ago, I stopped using a wetting agent, and

after washing the film in tap water, I finish washing the film with

distilled water. So far, it has worked fine.

This is a new question, but it is so closely related to the topic of

this discussion that I'll just tack it on here.

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I'm about to switch from plastic to SS, to see if that gets rid of a

developing problem I've had. I'll try the Hewes reels mentioned

above; they've been recommended elsewhere, too. Does anyone have

recommendations on what brand of tank to get? Kinderman? Nikkor?

Generic brand? Some have plastic caps, and some have SS caps. Any

preference?

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Thanks.