John wrote:
> On Sat, 15 Mar 2008 11:36:13 +0100, Christopher Loffredo
> <me@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
>
>>> When I try to reel film onto my developing tank reels (Jobo and
>>> Patterson, both 35mm and 120), the film jams and, even tapping or
>>> knocking the reel, I often can't get the whole film loaded.
>>>
>>> And, yes, the reels are perfectly dry.
>>>
>>> Any other suggestions or tricks?
>>>
>>> Thanks!
>> And also, when I have time to, I don't rewind the film completely and
>> carefully cut the leader off and bevel the corners - which doesn't seem
>> to make any difference.... :-(
>
> I would try cleaning them with a toothbrush and some ammonia. They
> might have a buildup of some sort. Usually a wetting agent.
>
You may as well give that a try. I always wash my reels off with hot water
after each use and very much doubt there is a build-up of wetting agent.
Fear of wetting agent causing loading or developing problems seems
widespread. When Dr. Henry tested this by severe cleaning methods, it did
not affect irregular development he experienced with some size film (120 I
believe). So it was not the cause of that. PhotoFlo seems very water
soluble
and it should wash off quite well with hot water if you do not allow it to
dry first.
I never have trouble loading Nikor reels. I have Jobo 2600 series reels
and
they are usually (but not always) trouble-free. Sometimes I can just push
the 35mm film in from the end all at once without "rocking" the sides of
the
reels. And once in a while I must remove all the film and start over.
Grrr.
I usually nip the corners and perhaps this helps, but I do not know.
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