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>> Anonymous
I don't understand why there has never been made film tank that doesn't leak. About a year ago I went out bought a brand new one because they changed the lid design to the one like in OP's pic, and it leaks too. Not as much as the old screw-on lid, but still more than I think it should. The metal tanks aren't any better, and I haven't seen any others for sale. Anybody know of a film tank that doesn't leak?
>> NatureGuy !se3A3TwzdY
>>115254
>>115257
your luck sucks

I've used 2 different school sets of them and own my one myself, none of which have leaked.
>> Anonymous
The ones my school had were like OP's pic and they all leaked chemicals, and the teacher recommended we all get our own, better "Jobo" film tanks like these:

http://www.freestylephoto.biz/sc_prod.php?cat_id=&pid=5611

I've never actually used one before so I couldn't say whether it leaks or not, but apparently they're way better for SOME reason.
>> thefamilyman !!rTVzm2BgTOa
>>115259
i've also used this type of the OP's pic, and it doesn't leak if you press the lid on properly.
>> Anonymous
>>115261
Mine definitely leaks, and I don't think there is much room for error in installing the lid. The best thing I've found to do is if I press the lid down in the center as I'm sealing to create a vacuum inside, it'll last about five minutes before it sucks in enough air to start leaking. It also tends to leak more with fixer than developer or water, there must be a small viscosity difference.
>> Anonymous
>>115245
Why use a paterson tank? Nikon stainless with wire reels are much better.
>> Anonymous
man, this thread makes me miss having darkroom access
>> Anonymous
>>115328
Loading film on stainless reels is cruel torture.

Also, PROTIP: you don't really need to do inversions with a paterson tank. Just violent agitation with the wand and tapping it on a desk during the first 10-20 seconds is good enough. I've processed tons and tons of B+W film like this and I have had excellent results.
>> Anonymous
oh boy, mys school used the exact same equipment. I felt like a retard when I couldn't get the film on that white spiral thing for thirty minutes, to be fair, a lot of them were broken pieces of shit. They leaked all the time, but just really in drops every time I turned it over.
>> Anonymous
>>115361
Yes you do. If you don't, you'll have problems with your negs in 5/6 years.

>>115363
Lol, learn how to use it first. Loading the film onto the reel is easy, and is the same for every tank. Also, press the center of the lid and let the air escape.

Never had ANY leaks with these, and I've used six so far.
>> Anonymous
I had so much fun learning how to develop and print B&W photography... I wish I still had the equipment to do it
>> ac !!VPzQAxYPAMA
I'm gonna develop a 120 roll of TMax 400 that I shot with my Diana today. Whee!