From: John Graves
I have a few questions for the group though. If I dump the Microdol
into the town's septic system, will the Treatment Plant blow up or
otherwise stop functioning. Is there a good way to clean out the
plastic and glass (fixer) bottles or should I add to my collection?
Have I lost what's left of my mind. Do I shoot the 15? year old Plus-X
at 125, 64 32 speed? PS my LunaPro still works...I will need a source
for the PX625a cells though.
All suggestions read......some taken!
In no particular order - from my days running a mini-lab and my
experience in school ...
I wouldn't dump used developer into a septic system.
Sewer system is a different matter. If you're connected to a waste-water
treatment plant, it should be safe to dump diluted developer in small
quantities.
I'm assuming you're talking about a gallon or so, rather than hundreds
of gallons. If it were me, I'd add it a quart or so of developer at a
time to the toilet and flush it. If you've got a 1 gal/flush toilet
that's diluted about 3:1.
What is a problem is used FIXER.
You should take that to someone who can safely recover the silver.
Definitely do not put used fixer into a septic system. You stand a good
chance of killing the bacteria and having a big bill for getting it
pumped out and balanced again.
Any local mini-lab should be able to run your used fixer through their
silver recovery system. It's just a matter of pouring it into the
correct tank before running it through the exchanger. The problem is
going to be finding a mini-lab with an operator who knows what he's
doing rather than just running along on rote. See if your county has a
household hazardous waste collection.
I'd shoot the Plus-X at 125, but not use it for anything critical. Use
it for stuff you can either live without, or for stuff you can go back
to shoot again with a new roll of Plus-X if it doesn't turn out.
I prefer HC110 for Plus-X, and D-76 for Tri-X & T-max. YMMV.
For 1.5v PX625A cells - I'd try Radio Shack first; "camera department"
at Target or Walmart if Radio Shack doesn't have them; or find a Ritz
Camera if all else fails. Amazon has them New (Duracell) for $5.26 each
and Used from $0.75 each. That's what it says.
If they're the old mercury cells, Amazon also lists a Wein PX625/PX13
1.35v Mercury-Free Replacement. They're actually cheaper than the 1.5v
Duracells.
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