Any alternative to a combi plan tank?

[robc]

Are there any altenatives to a combi plan tank for daylight processing. I'm looking for something which allows intermittent agitation without using huge amounts of chemistry.

In the mean time, does anyone know where or if you can get spare parts for a combi plan tank. The top clip which grips/holds the film in place is worn so occasionally the outer sheet of film comes loose during processing.

[Bob Salomon]

You can call us for spare parts or order them from any of our dealers. The clip is ratcheted. It will break if you do not gently press the bars on each side of the clip to release the ratchet.

973 808-9010

[Gregory Gomez]

Hi,

If you are interested, I have a Combi Plan Tank that I have never used for $45. You can send me an e-mail if you like. The Tank is in storage, so it will take me a day or two to find it.

[Bruce Watson]

You can also get intermittant agitation from the old Nikor sheet film tanks. Good for sheet film up to 5x4, and I think 12 sheets at a time. If you go this route, make sure the one you get includes the stainless band that goes around the reel to hold the sheets in place during processing. Nikor tanks show up on the auction site from time to time. You might want to check the FS listings here and at APUG also.

[robc]

Thanks for the offer Gregory but I'll just get the spare parts for now.

Bob, I,ll call tomorrow as you just closed for the day.


I'm also looking at a jobo 3010 expert drum. Does anyone know how much chemistry it takes if it is used standing up and can you invert it without the chemistry coming out?

I know they are designed for roller use but the spec says it will take upto 1L of chemistry but I don't know if that's the limit for when its on a roller.

[Nick_3536]

If you think 1litre or so is okay then just get a Jobo 2521 tank and a 2509N reel. It'll use a little more then 1litre in inversion mode. Don't leak in my expierence. If you need more then six sheets then go with the 2551 tank and two reels. That'll handle 12 sheet but will take about 2x the solution.

To the best of my knowledge the various expert tanks can't be used in inversion mode.

[Brian Schall]

Hi,

If you are interested, I have a Combi Plan Tank that I have never used for $45. You can send me an e-mail if you like. The Tank is in storage, so it will take me a day or two to find it.

Gregory

I sent you a PM concerning your Combi Tank. I would be interested in it.

Brian

[Ron Marshall]

I just measured the volume of my Jobo 3010. With all five cylinders filled to the top it takes 2850 ml.

[robc]

thanks Ron,

thats quite a lot of chemistry. Too much to use as an inversion tank.

[Gregory Gomez]

Brian and Phong,

I have sent personal messages to each of you regarding the Combi-Tank.

Phong, please let me know if you are still interested in the unit.

Thank you.

Greg