Re: [APML] Arizona Pix

[KGKIRKLEY@aol.com]

In a message dated 5/28/01 12:10:02 PM, jjanusz@ix.netcom.com writes:

>Hi,
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>The vacuum used was less than 50 microns, I run the pump for 30 minutes
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>it usually pulls about 200 microns.  The rest is correct.
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>Jim

Hi Jim:
I know we are speaking of color negative film, but with TechPan, I run my 
pump for 12 hours, down to about 10-20 microns, depending on film load. I 
find that at about 200 microns, there is a "hump" that must be overcome, as 
the film is outgassing a lot.
Around 200 microns the outgassing comes in spirts, with the gauge reading 
dropping and rising. After a few hours it begins to drop smoothly again.
Kent Kirkley

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