Thanks so much for all your replies, which are really helpful and make me feel less alone in my dark room!
With regard to my times I have realised that what I call "seconds" are longer than real seconds because I am not using a timer just counting in my head. So my 3 seconds is in reality about 5 seconds which is more in line with what one might expect. I have ordered a timer.
I now understand that filters in the dark room are for adjusting overall contrast, filters for adjusting tonal balance must be used on the camera.
Thanks again.
Jake
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