Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2005/03/09

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Subject: [Leica] new way to wash film
From: firkin at ncable.net.au (Alastair Firkin)
Date: Wed Mar 9 19:28:16 2005
References: <4odv21h1v0thvvin4bgu2g4ccp9aujk61p@4ax.com>

oops indeed.

On 10/03/2005, at 2:00 PM, Eric wrote:

> I've used all sorts of washing devices and washing aids.  Even used 
> Ilford's
> water conserving methods.  But I tried a new way of washing film this 
> week
> that I've never done before.
>
> Cotton/sturdy, spin, and fabric softener.  For good measure, dried on 
> medium
> heat to normal dry.
>
> :)
>
> I tossed the roll.  Decided it wasn't worth seeing if anything was
> salvageable.  That's the first time I've left a roll of exposed film 
> in my
> jeans and not taken it out before I stuck 'em in the washer.  Chalk it 
> up to
> being tired and realizing I needed clean clothes sooner than later.  
> Since I
> develop 4 rolls at a time, I don't want to take the chance that roll is
> contaminated with fabric softener and will screw up the other 3 that 
> haven't
> been treated like that.
>
>
> --
> Eric
> http://canid.com/
>
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Alastair


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