When to use hypoclear?

[BradS]

I prefer the risks of hypoclear over the risks of no hypoclear – film & paper.

Yeah, me too. Using HCA saves water too. I've always used Kodak HCA with films and RC papers. It just makes good sense.

[AtlantaTerry]

Fix for at least twice the time it takes to clear the silver.
Rinse for a minute or two to remove the bulk of the fixer.
Hypo Eliminator / Permawash / Orbit / etc. per manufacturer's directions.
Wash per above manufacturer's directions.
Rinse in steam distilled water.
Rinse in steam distilled water + PhotoFlo.
Hang to dry.

That's how I've done it since the early '60s and how I will do it until I go to the great darkroom in the sky.