Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/07/10
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Roy Zartarian wrote: >>>>>>> The part A powder in the two packages of Xtol purchased last week was caked > inside the foil pouch as if the powder had become damp. This powder did > dissolve okay. Two test "disposable" rolls of Ilford HP5 came out of the > development process satisfactorily, but a subsequent roll of Ilford 3200 > looked a little thin. > > >From photo.net I learned that Kodak has had some packaging problems with > this product and that results with caked Part A were inconsistent. I did > email the folks in Rochester from their web page about the situation but > have not yet received a reply. > > Much as I liked what Xtol can do, I guess until Kodak cleans up its act, > I'm going to jump on the ID-11 bandwagon.<<<<<<<<<<<< Hi Roy, Don't give up just yet. purchase the 5 litre size and buy yerself 5 - 1 litre dark plastic or glass bottles and use it in that fashion. Much better than mixing the smaller size unit, as I think that's where Kodak has got themselves in a bind. I only mix the 5 litre size and have not had any problems whatsoever. ted