Re: [APML]: Tech Pan Problem

[aa6g@aa6g.org (Chuck Vaughn)]

Joe,

>   Waht kind/brand/type of fixer are you using?  What strength are you
>using it at?  how long are you fixing for?

I'm using Kodak rapid fixer for 2 minutes at their recommended dilution.

>   Even then, I cut down the strength of solution by half.
>
>  My advice, without knowing how you are fixing, is to cut down on the
>strength of your fix - if the directions say 1 to 4, mix 1 to 8.

Okay, I can try that. I've never changed the fixer dilution.

> One other thing semi-related to the fixer, is how hard is your water?

We have lots of calcium in the water - not much else.

>Try distilled water.

I could try that easy enough.

>Eiter that, save rainwater (as long as you do not have acid rain) or
>save the water out of your dehumidifier.

Sorry - I had to laugh! I'm in California. The last time it rained enough
to save rainwater was last March. It hasn't rained at all since early May.
A dehumidifier? I've seen one around here. :-)

Seriously - I appreciate the help. Most people don't realize how dry it
is out here in the summer and especially where I am only 3 miles from
San Francisco Bay.

Thanks,

Chuck  <aa6g@aa6g.org>