Digital BW, The Print

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Stephen Kobrin" <skobrin@...>
To: <DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Friday, May 23, 2003 5:15 AM
Subject: Re: [Digital BW] help with developing problem


> Thanks Martin,
>
> In fact, I did spot one last night and got to the point in about a
> half hour where the damage was not obvious in the print.  Will try
> again, using more care at the end of the wash cycle.  I did switch
> from Kodak to Ilford Rapid Fix and I wonder if it was either a bad
> batch or the Ilford requires a longer wash than the Kodak.  I usually
> wash for seven to eight minutes after using a hypo clearing agent.
>
Steve,

I've used Ilford Rapid Fix for years and the problem comes and goes. As
someone else mentioned it is very likely the hardness of the wash water
which would not be constant. Our water here is well water with a high
mineral content.

Martin