Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/07/29
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]on 7/29/01 8:21 PM, Adam Bridge at abridge@idea-processing.com wrote: > Fixer? Pour it into another bottle? Mix it back with the original? Sounds > sorta iffy to me. mine goes back into the jug. I also chuck it out at the same time as the developer runs out (Xtol in 5l packs, diluted 1:2 or 1:3) and check it by dropping bits of film leader into it and seeing how long it takes for them to clear. > I'm mixing in poly containers and then decanting the mixed chemicals into > their own container for storage then washing the mixing container well. tip on mixing large quantities of eg Xtol: go to the hardware store and buy a bucket... > > Any thoughts of things NOT to use for stirring etc? I assume sterling silver > would be a BAD thing... I use those red plastic stirring things - -- John Brownlow http://www.pinkheadedbug.com ICQ: 109343205