t-photo.com "Loading Steel Tank" Oct. 1, 2000
B/W Enlarging
Darkroom Equipment
B/W Chemicals

1. Cut out the film leader
2. Loading from this edge in total darkness or inside changing bag
3. Or take the film from the cartrige. Open the end of cartrige with a bottle opener. From this step on, all operation must be in total darkness or inside changing bag.
4. Take out the film and rewind till end. The end is fixed by tape or hook, take care to lift it out.
5. Slightly curve the film and put towards the center of the reel.
6. After releasing a bit to make the film level, pour it into the clip of the center, the film must be at the center and horizontal to the reel.
7. Let the reel on table, left hand holding the edge of film at the entrance of the reel, just to lock the position so that the film remains curved to fit the width of the reel, roll the reel with the right head allowing the film rolling into the reel from the center out.
8. Remember that the film must be kept at level position before going into the reel. If left hand feels that the film has turned to one side, gently unwind and repeat again.
9. One roll of 135/36 will fit the track of reel with about 3 to 6 cm. left out from the entrance
10. If a 120 size steel tank is used for one roll of 135, an empty must be place on top to avoid excess travel or dispositioning during inverted agitation.
11. Be sure that the cap is on.
12. The top lid is to keep liquid inside during inverted agitation.

Loading Steel Tank