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Forum: Darkroom 19th February 2023, 03:35 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 755
Posted By ssharp
Thanks Nat and Collas, That's good news and...

Thanks Nat and Collas,

That's good news and looks like home brewing Pyrocat is feasible and economical.

Catechol is available for way cheaper prices than badged up bottles of pyrocatechin.
...
Forum: Darkroom 19th February 2023, 01:18 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 755
Posted By ssharp
Is Catechol the same as Pyrocatechin ?

Hi All,

I just had total disaster mixing Part A Pyrocat HD in Glycol. Even though the glycol was warm the bottle looks like a scene from Avatar when held up to the light.

This was a standard...
Forum: Darkroom 6th January 2023, 09:50 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,004
Posted By ssharp
Hi Terry, It's really great. Once i get my...

Hi Terry,

It's really great. Once i get my materials in i will post you out a dry kit to mix 1 litre of stock solution. Which you can use stock or dilute 1:2 for lower contrast prints.

Is that...
Forum: Darkroom 2nd January 2023, 09:31 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,004
Posted By ssharp
Come on guys let's keep it cool, we're all just...

Come on guys let's keep it cool, we're all just trying to solve a problem.

And that problem looks like it is solved by the way. By a FADU member but i shall let said member reveal themselves (and...
Forum: Darkroom 1st January 2023, 09:44 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,004
Posted By ssharp
Hi Terry, I'm using for mixing my own ANSCO...

Hi Terry,

I'm using for mixing my own ANSCO 130 paper developer.

S.
Forum: Darkroom 30th December 2022, 09:51 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,004
Posted By ssharp
Uwe's connection looks like a great deal,...

Uwe's connection looks like a great deal, especially if buying larger amounts. 500 g for 26.99 !!

Now that sounds better than 50g for £10.80 at FirstCall or £16.50 at N&T !
Forum: Darkroom 30th December 2022, 09:06 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,004
Posted By ssharp
Hydroquinone Suppliers ?

Hi All,

Process Supplies have great prices on Hydroquinone but thy only supply to institutions.

N & T sell but the price is silly and just not economic.

So, is anyone sourcing Hydroquinone...
Forum: Darkroom 17th November 2022, 09:54 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 743
Posted By ssharp
Dud Glycin

Hi All,

Just be mindful if thinking about Glycin at B&H.

I just had some arrive that looked more like grade A heroin than nice shiny Glycin.

It must've been in a warehouse for at least a...
Forum: Darkroom 17th November 2022, 09:46 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,849
Posted By ssharp
Losung is 'solution'.

Losung is 'solution'.
Forum: Darkroom 17th November 2022, 07:54 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,849
Posted By ssharp
And it isn't a secret Reg as i put the link and...

And it isn't a secret Reg as i put the link and the price in the post before yours.

In fact i did nothing but alert users to that supplier for this product, display the contact and price for it....
Forum: Darkroom 16th November 2022, 04:37 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,849
Posted By ssharp
Hi Terry, This is the email address: ...

Hi Terry,

This is the email address:

fotosuvatlar@live.de

I communicated with Saban and did ask for a deal for 20 litres which should see me through my current project.

In regard to the...
Forum: Darkroom 16th November 2022, 02:18 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,849
Posted By ssharp
Hi All, So i went with FotoSuvatlar out in...

Hi All,

So i went with FotoSuvatlar out in Germany for the Ammonium Thiosulphate in the end. It's yet to arrive but they were easy to deal with and quick to respond.

Thanks for all the advice....
Forum: Darkroom 13th November 2022, 11:01 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,849
Posted By ssharp
Hi Nat, Now that's an interesting lead ! ...

Hi Nat,

Now that's an interesting lead !

I''l chase it up and get back.


Simon.
Forum: Darkroom 12th November 2022, 03:50 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,849
Posted By ssharp
Hi All, Just Regarding N&T i can't deal...

Hi All,

Just Regarding N&T i can't deal them, they're too much hassle to be honest. I tried them before and i had to wait three months for a response as apparently the owner of the factory in...
Forum: Darkroom 10th November 2022, 09:28 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,849
Posted By ssharp
Hi Mike, Great, thanks for that Mike. ...

Hi Mike,

Great, thanks for that Mike.

I'll let the forum know if anything comes of that.


S.
Forum: Darkroom 10th November 2022, 06:48 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,849
Posted By ssharp
Hi Ian, Yp, i already understood that, hence...

Hi Ian,

Yp, i already understood that, hence the post.
Forum: Darkroom 10th November 2022, 06:47 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,849
Posted By ssharp
Hi Ian, Yep, i already understood that,...

Hi Ian,

Yep, i already understood that, hence the post.
Forum: Darkroom 8th November 2022, 01:30 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,849
Posted By ssharp
Hi Terry, Thanks for the heads up. Yes i've...

Hi Terry,

Thanks for the heads up. Yes i've some across 'deals' like this from other suppliers but for the life in can't workout why anyone would pay that amount of money for one ingredient for...
Forum: Darkroom 8th November 2022, 11:05 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,849
Posted By ssharp
Ammonium Thiosulphate 60% Solution

Hi All,

Well i'v tried to find the above in order to mix my own TF-3 fixer but have had zero luck in the UK.

If anyone knows where it can be sourced, or has another recommendation for an...
Forum: Darkroom 8th August 2022, 11:40 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,067
Posted By ssharp
John, Yes Nova processing is a hands off way...

John,

Yes Nova processing is a hands off way to work and as you say the subtle arts are lost and while as Marty says they are still useful for limited space i think trays are the way to go after...
Forum: Darkroom 8th August 2022, 09:36 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,067
Posted By ssharp
Hi Marty, I just got off the phone with...

Hi Marty,

I just got off the phone with Imaging Warehouse and they said to:

1) Agitate in a circular motion every 10-15 seconds
2) Lift the print half way out of the chems every 30 seconds
3)...
Forum: Darkroom 8th August 2022, 08:17 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,067
Posted By ssharp
Hi All, Yes, Nat got me thinking. What i...

Hi All,

Yes, Nat got me thinking. What i forgot to mention is that i'm processing in Nova FB slot processor. The first slot for dev is not far from vertical, just leaning back slightly.

I use...
Forum: Darkroom 7th August 2022, 04:13 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,067
Posted By ssharp
Streaks on Ilford Warmtone

Hi All,

I've come across an issue in the past but turned a blind eye to it, however it happened again on more than one occasion today so thought i'd see if anyone has an idea.

Basically it's...
Forum: Darkroom 9th September 2021, 01:00 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,983
Posted By ssharp
Yeah it was 5 dodgy lamps in the end. I...

Yeah it was 5 dodgy lamps in the end.

I bought a bunch from SLC lighting for £10 each brand new and they all work great.

Problem solved.
Forum: Darkroom 5th September 2021, 12:06 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,983
Posted By ssharp
Agh right. Didn't think of that. Yup all 5...

Agh right.

Didn't think of that. Yup all 5 dead and one the good one is live so no surprises there i guess.

Perhaps the message is check these old bulbs as soon as received if storing them for...
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