At 08:21 PM 8/19/2001 +0100, you wrote:
>>Follow the manufacturers instructions for processing the film to
>>start. It may not be perfect, but you need to start somewhere.
>>The Patterson reels are of the "walk on" variety, in that you
>>thread the film in a few centimeters then twist the reel back
>>and forth on it's axle to load the film. Some tanks, I am not
>>sure if yours is one of them, use an insert to twist the reels,
>>so as to obviate inversion agitation. This works well, but can
>>cause streaks as the developer is forced through the sprocket
>>holes, causing greater local agitiation. Twist gently.....
>>William Robb
>Rob,
>Mine does not appear to have an insert,though there are 2 lugs down the
>hole in the middle where one could possibly attach one.
>I will use the inversion method,Kodak suggest vigorous agitation,I was
>going for inversion as most books advise,shaking would produce air
>bubbles,surely not a good idea.I have read Lanfords Basic Photography.
>Ian
Tap the tank 3 or 4 times between each inversion. (Don't agitate the tank
continually 10 to 15 seconds every 1/2 to full minute should be sufficient).
This will dislodge any bubbles that form.
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