Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/09/05
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]In a message dated 9/5/98 3:58:37 PM, you wrote: << A very basic question: I am getting conflicting advice on metal vs. plastic tanks and reels. Any preferences on the LUG? I will start with a one roll tank.>> Steve, I strongly recommend stainless steel reels. I use Hewes reels from Calumet. They are heavier gauge wire than most reels and appear to be indestructible-I think they'll outlive me. They are easy to load because they have 2 prongs that catch on the perforations of the film and hold it in position while it's loaded. I would also suggest at least a 2 reel tank. A 1 reel tank does not hold much solution and I would worry about not having enough developer to work properly. A 1 reel tank is also very frustrating when you have several rolls of film to process. My tanks are old and I don't know what's on the market now. I have both PVC and stainless steel and they work equally well. I thought the PVC might be flimsy, but that hasn't been the case-it's now about 20 years old. Xtol is a good choice-I like it a lot. I hope this helps. Richard Wasserman