[Leica] OT: Correct way to use Photo-Flo

[richard-lists at imagecraft.com (Richard)]

Thanks Brian and others for suggesting filtered water. I have an under the 
sink filtering system so this can be easily done. I will try that and your 
technique for the next roll. Of course last night I have to COOL down the 
water bath to get it to 20 degree C :-)

At 07:43 AM 6/14/2005, Brian Reid wrote:

>Richard,
>
>You live about 500 yards from me, so I know we use the same water supply. 
>I've found it necessary to use filtered water in the final Photo-flo 
>rinse. I mix my photo-flo 1:250. And I use it by unspooling the film, 
>holding the two ends in my hands, and see-sawing the film through the 
>photo-flo solution (emulsion side up) 2 or 3 times, squeegeeing it with 
>two of my fingers, and then hanging it up to dry. Been doing this in our 
>neighborhood for 25 years and never had a problem.
>
>(I filter water just for sediment; I don't use activated charcoal. I 
>bought a drinking-water filter at Home Depot and it works just fine).
>
>Brian Reid

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