darkkavenger
Massimiliano Mortillaro
Does anyone has a clue when this would happen? I have a 2 liters bottle prepared, and I've been using 2 times 1/4 of it to develop 3 negatives (120 film). After use I've been putting back the solution (D76, 1+1) into the bottle. Maybe I shouldn't have done this ?
Any help would be greatly appreciated!
Max
Any help would be greatly appreciated!
Max
Wayne R. Scott
Half fast Leica User
D76 is a one shot developer at 1:1. Use it and discard it. Your solution is oxidized.
Wayne
Wayne
darkkavenger
Massimiliano Mortillaro
That means I must throw it away and make a new solution, I guess ?
V
varjag
Guest
You normally make "stock" solution as specified on D76 packaging, and then dilute the necessary amount (i.e. tank worth) as you go. Diluted D76 doesn't keeps.
Or just use stock solution, that one can be reused.
Or just use stock solution, that one can be reused.
phototone
Well-known
D-76 is mixed as a "stock" solution, and in that form can be kept quite a while. You can also develop your negatives with this solution, and you can pour it back into the bottle with little problem, to use again. You can even replenish this solution.
When diluted 1 +1 with water, D-76 becomes a one-shot type of developer. Use once, throw away.
Most people think that D-76 diluted 1+1 with water just before use, provides a superior negative than D-76 straight.
When diluted 1 +1 with water, D-76 becomes a one-shot type of developer. Use once, throw away.
Most people think that D-76 diluted 1+1 with water just before use, provides a superior negative than D-76 straight.
kbg32
neo-romanticist
darkkavenger said:
Yup. Throw away after use, dump it from your tank. Mix new working solution from stock.
darkkavenger
Massimiliano Mortillaro
Allright, I just prepared a mixture of D76.
I used, as indicated on the box, 3 liters of water, added the developer, and then added water to bring the solution to 3.8 liters.
If I count in gallons, I have a 1 gallon liquid solution of D76.
This is considered as "stock", now ?
Thanks a lot, for I haven't a clue about it !
Max
I used, as indicated on the box, 3 liters of water, added the developer, and then added water to bring the solution to 3.8 liters.
If I count in gallons, I have a 1 gallon liquid solution of D76.
This is considered as "stock", now ?
Thanks a lot, for I haven't a clue about it !
Max
kbg32
neo-romanticist
Yes, that is considered the stock solution from which you make your working solution.
darkkavenger
Massimiliano Mortillaro
Allright! Sorry I'm so slow to get things!
If I want to make a working solution, i'll just have to pickup this stock solution and dilute it with water, right?
Thanks to all your contributions!
Max
If I want to make a working solution, i'll just have to pickup this stock solution and dilute it with water, right?
Thanks to all your contributions!
Max
Nachkebia
Well-known
darkkavenger : you are fast learner! 
kaiyen
local man of mystery
Max,
Yup - working solution is stock diluted to desired strength. If you dilute (and yes, you can use it undiluted if you want certain effects), then you must throw away.
allan
Yup - working solution is stock diluted to desired strength. If you dilute (and yes, you can use it undiluted if you want certain effects), then you must throw away.
allan
darkkavenger
Massimiliano Mortillaro
oki and thanks again!