Jobo processors are great. My CPA-2 has been in service with 2553 tanks for 120 and 4x5 for a couple of years now.
Recently I moved up a format to 8x10 and also am investigating 4x10. I really like the idea of using a 3005 drum.
However. The cost of 1x 3005 drum would buy several 4x10 holders, and my money tree got all of the flower buds eaten off it by escapee sheep, and there is no sign of fruit this year. At least that's what happened to the peaches.
I recently saw a video on youtube of the inside of a 3005 expert drum from catlabs, and from what I can see it is just a bunch of tubes sealed so liquid only enters the tubes themselves. I have not seen a 3005 in person, which is why I am asking this.
Can someone who has both 2553 drums and 3005 give me a heads up on whether it may be possible to 'make' a sort of 3005?
I have a couple of 'spare' 2553s and was thinking of getting a 2870 extension for $15 to give the 2553 enough room to stand 10 film on end in tube - then get some chem resistant plastic tube approx 60mm diameter and glue or weld bottoms on. Then have internal 'braces' both ends, so a large circle drum diameter with the tube size smaller circles cut out that the tubes sit in, and top tubes flush with top brace, and sealed.
Sound feasible?
Possibly 3x internal tubes rather than 5.
If not, then I'll start saving, its just a lot of money that's all. Being way down in the southern hemi shipping is quote pricey too. Then if I am honest with declarations i get horrific tax as well.. Sob
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