Processing 8x10 film in JOBO 3005 drums is a joy. But, it is boring to wash film in drum. And, I just can't bring myself to pop for a film washer. So, I turned to the information source that guided my entry into LF photography, Ken Lee's tech page. About two-thirds of the way down the page you will find Ken's solution to 4x5 and 5x7 film washing, the dish rack film washer. With inspiration from Ken's website, I started to work on a solution for 8x10 film. After a trip to a couple office supply stores and a pet supply store and about $45 out of pocket, here what I've ended up with...
Photo 1: First Prototype Components, a plastic hanging file box, a file sorter, a tray siphon (given to me by someone), a small clap to hold the siphon in place, and an aquarium air system (pump, air stone, tubing, tubing holders, and check valve)
Photo 2: Assembled Prototype in Operation
Photo 3: Surface turbulence from the tray siphon and aquarium air system
Photo 4: Side view depicting the file sorter loaded with waste 8x10 film and aquarium diaphragm pump
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