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greg
Joined: 21 Mar 2009 Posts: 683
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Posted: Thu Oct 28, 2010 8:21 pm Post subject: Developing tank/reel advice needed |
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greg wrote:
I am in the USA (to pin down availability) and I need a new tank/reel for 120 and 35mm, All of my old tanks are from firms no longer in existence. Can I get some recommendations for current brands and models? |
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ludoo
Joined: 18 Sep 2009 Posts: 1397 Location: Milan, Italy
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Posted: Thu Oct 28, 2010 8:30 pm Post subject: |
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ludoo wrote:
Why not a used steel Kindermann from ebay? I have two and they are virtually indestructible, and much easier to load than plastic reels. _________________ My galleries
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rawhead
Joined: 09 Feb 2009 Posts: 1525 Location: Boston, MA
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Posted: Thu Oct 28, 2010 8:40 pm Post subject: |
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rawhead wrote:
I got a couple of tank/reel combos that are just lying around not being used (I've moved onto Jobo so and hand inversion tanks are redundant). I can ship them to you if you'll pay the postage. MA to NY should be pretty cheap, too.
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cooltouch
Joined: 15 Jan 2009 Posts: 9096 Location: Houston, Texas
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Posted: Fri Oct 29, 2010 4:43 am Post subject: |
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cooltouch wrote:
I'm currently using a Patterson tank and reel set. The Patterson tank is a "Tank System 4" design. It's about 8" tall or so. Looking on the bottom it says it is the "Multiunit-body 1." The Patterson reels can be configured to a few different sizes. At the 135 setting, the tank should hold three, at the 120/220 setting it should hold two.
I've used a variety of tank systems over the years, from SS tanks with SS reels to Jobo. I find the Patterson system to be among the easiest to use. Incidentally, I don't use the spin agitator with mine, but use the inversion method instead. I've had better, more consistent results with inversion than with spinning the reels. _________________ Michael
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Katastrofo
Joined: 26 Feb 2007 Posts: 10405 Location: USA
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Posted: Fri Oct 29, 2010 10:52 pm Post subject: |
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Katastrofo wrote:
I wish my Paterson tank did two 120s instead of two 135s, need to see
about getting the larger tank. When I bought it, I was assured that it came
from the land of leeks and malt vinegar. |
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cooltouch
Joined: 15 Jan 2009 Posts: 9096 Location: Houston, Texas
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Posted: Sat Oct 30, 2010 6:28 pm Post subject: |
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cooltouch wrote:
Just to add to this, for years I used a small Yankee tank and reel. It will do only one roll at a time of 135 or 120, but it's small, easy to use, and even has a thermometer built into its spinner.
Click here to see on Ebay
This may be all you need unless you want a tank that multiple rolls.
Also, if you don't have one already, you'll need a changing bag, such as one of these:
Click here to see on Ebay _________________ Michael
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greg
Joined: 21 Mar 2009 Posts: 683
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Posted: Sat Oct 30, 2010 7:52 pm Post subject: |
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greg wrote:
Due to missing stirring rods, missing steel balls in reels, etc I need to start with whole stuff.
I was going to get a new changing bag when I opened a tote and found a brand new one still in wrapper.
Thanks to everyone for ideas and advice. I am looking forward to doing some coffee developing. |
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