Up to now have been using JOBO Expert drums on a pair of Unicolor Uniroller drum rotators. (Ironically for one of my JOBO Expert tanks probably paid X50 what I paid for my used Unirollers). Works but seems to me that I am overtaxing the Unirollers with large Expert drumss. Plus whatever I do, the JOBO tanks always creep in either direction. Also don't have a tempered water bath.
So considered upgrading up to a JOBO CPP3. Major "ouch" at shelling out $4,299.00 for a CPP3. OK the CPP3
"Allows for the use of Expert drums
Allows chemistry to be introduced into the tank while the agitator is on
Allows for more accurate processing times down to the second, as well as faster introduction and dumping of chemistry
Alleviates pressure build-up problems in problem-prone process types
Creates a nearly dry and clean work environment
Is self-cleaning and helps prevent cross-contamination"
All great... But some features I could easily do without.
Then I came across the Stark SST4 Universal Film & paper Processor. Essentially a drum rotator with a tempered water bath. Will have to manually drain and fill the tanks... no big deal. The SST4 in the end ran me a total of $1,790.00. For a CPP3, I'd have to add an additional $2,509.00. Ordered one from Germany and is in transit as we presently speak. German supplier couldn't supply me with a 110V version, so ordered the 220V version along with a TOPOW ST-200 Step Up & Step Down transformer. To my surprise, the transformer has no ground on the input plug, but a ground on the output outlets... interesting, Will have to add a ground wire to the unit's metal case, which is no big deal at all.
Once I get the Stark SST4 and use it several times, will post my experiences on the FORUM.
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