Re: [APML] PVC Vacuum Chamber

[Herm <hermperez@worldnet.att.net>]

Scott uses that stuff sold at craft stores used to dessicate flowers, used
once and discarded away.. the double ziplok bags do allow the film to warm
up in a dry environment.. but they are not light proof.

"Steve..." <swalters@worldnet.att.net>  wrote:

>Personally, I consider this gizmo to be less complicated than having to keep
>dessicant around and never knowing whether or not it's saturated. Just pop
>the film in and pump it down...no moisture. Also it keeps the film in a
>light tight environment, something I've had trouble with for the medium
>format film. Lastly, when going from the freezer to air, I can let the tank
>warm up before flooding it with air which avoids condensation on the film.

Herm
Astropics http://home.att.net/~hermperez


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