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

1. Plastic reel can be adjusted to fit 120
2. Or 135.
3. From this steps on, all operation must be done in total darkness or inside changing bag. Lead the film end to the entrance reaching a secure position.
4. Release the left hand and just holding the left side of reel, use the right thumb pressing gently on the film and roll forward.
5. Release the right hand and just holding the right side of reel, press gently with the left hand, roll backward with the right hand.
6. Repeat Step 4 and 5 until the whole roll of film is fit into the reel with a few cm. length left out.
7. Fit the reel into the center pole till base. If two reels are used, then the second one will fill up the center pole.
8. Put the center pole and reel into the tank. Be sure that the reel is at the bottom.
9. Put the PVC lid before inverted agitation. Though this allows rotate agitation, we do not suggested because this will cause a stream line effect since the developer is a suspension allowing most chemicals to gather at the bottom.

Loading Plastic Tank