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Fotospeed LD20 Lith developer
I have a kit of Fotospeed LD20 that I opened on august 2008. The bottles are still at 3/4 full. Do you think it is still good?
Jacques |
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Sorry Jacques, none of my LD20 has lasted that long to find out.
I get the impression that lith developer generally keeps for quite a long time, so I would say give it a try. After all, LD20 isn't cheap and what do you have to lose other than a little of your time and maybe a sheet or two of paper? I'd be interested to know how you get on.
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As long as there has been no cross-contamination the contents will be fine. You are correct lith developers (A&B) do keep for a very long time in normal storage conditions. I have some half used 1 gallon containers of Kodak and Champion lith developer in my darkroom that are many years old now and are still working perfectly well.
Have no worries - mix up and let's see some lith prints Neil.
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Thank you everyone. I will give it a try and post my results.
Jacques |
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I've used 1/4 full bottles of LD20 that have been standing idle for well over a year without any problems.
Steve |
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From the days when I used to get through gallons of Kodalith developer for high contrast lith work - similar formulation to LD-20 I believe - I can vouch for its longevity.
So long as the two solutions are not contaminated it should be good for many years. wish I'd hung onto some!
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Yesterday I gave it a try and it is working beautifully. Thanks again everybody.
Jacques |
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