Re: [Leica] Motorized Base Input

["Roy Zartarian" <royzart@connix.com>]

For several years now, I've been using a Jobo CPE 2 with the lift for 
for b&w film. The emulsion of choice is Tri-X and the developer is 
now Xtol. Unfortunately I don't recall the model number of the tank - 
it's the one that holds two reels adjusted for 35 mm, 1 at 120.

I like it. I had only one problem with it - a little plastic thingee 
broke, but the Jobo folks sent me a replacement (out of warranty) 
free.  For the few instances I needed it, Jobo tech support both on 
the web and over the phone has been superb.

That said, I will note that I do check solution temperatures with a 
trusted glass thermometer because I do have reservations about the 
accuracy of the analog thermostat.  Also, I did revise the developer 
time downwards from the Kodak recommendation for rotary prcoessing 
with Xtol for easier printing of my negatives.  The reels generally 
have been easy to load except in times of high humidity.

Roy



On  4 Jan 99 at 12:11, RBedw51767@aol.com 
wrote:

> I am reaching out to LUGGERS for some direction on a motorized
> agitation system for developing b&w film.  I have been interested in
> this for quite some time and have yet to make the move.  From what I
> can determine there are few choices, such as: beseler, Jobo, Doran,
> CIBA, etc.    I am soliciting your input and direction on the usage
> of a motorized system and your experiences.
> 
> As always I am grateful for your input.
> 
> Bob Bedwell
> Greensboro, NC
>