Xtol mixing pail
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Beemermark
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Put it on my shopping list for the next trip to HD. Great tip.
lynnb
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Thanks for that.
Dan
Let's Sway
Just be aware that some interaction between your developer and the cheap plastic might occur, and become a factor.
Normally, stainless steel or glass is used for best mixing practice.
Normally, stainless steel or glass is used for best mixing practice.
Mackinaw
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I've been mixing Xtol in cheap plastic buckets for over 20 years. Never had a problem.
Jim B.
sepiareverb
genius and moron
I use these same buckets as well, for making up D96.
FujiLove
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No problem here either. I store my Xtol in plastic bottles, so I can’t see how 20 minutes of mixing would affect anything.
The most important thing is to ensure your bucket is bright Kodak yellow. That ensures it mixes much more quickly and evenly.
Beemermark
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Will a yellow bucket work for Ilford chemicals?
Agiknee
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Gonna mix a batch of xtol tomorrow. Any one in LA want 2.5 liters? I can’t use it all
Steve M.
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Same here w/ no problems using plastic and chemicals. Lots of people keep their developer, fixer, etc in gallon plastic milk jugs anyway. Never saw anyone mix or store chemicals in stainless, just plastic and glass, and glass with marbles to keep the air out is a PITA.
I use the plastic pails from Dollar Tree. They're pretty deep, only a dollar, and the handle is handy.
I use the plastic pails from Dollar Tree. They're pretty deep, only a dollar, and the handle is handy.
dourbalistar
Buy more film
Nope, the bucket color needs to match the Ilford film packaging. Green bucket for HP5+, blue bucket for FP4+, orange bucket for Pan F+, etc... 😀
