[LargeFormat] Making Water in the Dark

[philip.lambert]

Dear rs
 I used hypo clearer products in the past and I don't doubt they worked as
the B&W negatives lasted but I rinsed well afterwards.  What methods do
commercial processing labs use to save water as they pay according to the
water-meter and would have a commercial motive for saving water? We haven't
had rain for several days here so I know how you are feeling.  May I say
that when I can't get pure spring water I dilute with tonic. I do hope we
shall not be spared your witty comments due to thirst; they add a poetic
touch to an otherwise potentially dull topic. Philip
----- Original Message -----
From: "rstein" <rstein@bigpond.net.au>
To: <largeformat@f32.net>
Sent: Wednesday, April 03, 2002 10:06 AM
Subject: [LargeFormat] Making Water in the Dark


> Ah, Dear,
>
>      We seem to have upset someone. Pity, because that isn't the intention
> of these postings. It is always sad when an attempt to amuse fails, though
> nowhere near as awkward when the reverse happens - when you try to
infuriate
> someone and they just blandly smile on....
>
>      Still, I'm sorry the chap has rung off as he might have known the
> answer to my PHOTOGRAPHIC ENQUIRY. Here goes.
>
>      We are in the grip of a drought here in Perth and a dusty old grip it
> is going to be if the winter rains do not come. I am looking forward to a
> time when we may have water restrictions and what it might do do my
darkroom
> work. I use standard processes for C-41, RA-4 and B/W and they all need
> water for washing.
>