Clear spots on film

**RodinalDuchamp** · 1-Jul-2015, 05:12

I scrubbed my darkroom down with hot water, detergent and borax like a man possessed.

Developed some new sheets and all is well. I still don't know the exact cause but I will be much more stringent about cleaning all my vessels. I usually do 3 hot water rinses after each session but that isn't enough I suppose

**RodinalDuchamp** · 3-Jul-2015, 17:05

I think I pinned the problem down to small particles in my developer. I'm not sure how but one of the bottles developed a slight "crust" around the brim. I have to watch for this very carefully now.

**Michael Cienfuegos** · 5-Jul-2015, 08:54

Originally Posted by RodinalDuchamp

I think I pinned the problem down to small particles in my developer. I'm not sure how but one of the bottles developed a slight "crust" around the brim. I have to watch for this very carefully now.

You can take care of the problem by washing out the bottles when you have finished with the developer before refilling them. In the meantime, you can filter the solution to get rid of the gunk.

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**RodinalDuchamp** · 9-Jul-2015, 10:11

Originally Posted by Michael Cienfuegos

You can take care of the problem by washing out the bottles when you have finished with the developer before refilling them. In the meantime, you can filter the solution to get rid of the gunk.

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Thanks. However I am using premixed liquid from PF. But I'll keep that in mind if I decide to ever mix my own.