Xtol

[Bill Kumpf]

I like Xtol with FP4+ but the 5 liter page is a bit much.

Is it possible to mix each package with distilled water then combine the two as needed?

Would is increase the stoclk solution shelf life?

Thanks for your response.

[Brian C. Miller]

When I mix it up, I put it in multiple 1L containers. The solution lasts for at least a year.

[Rollinhofuji]

When I mix it up, I put it in multiple 1L containers. The solution lasts for at least a year.

Exactly what I do. Works totally fine.

[William D. Lester]

Me too. I use smaller glass bottles and the keeping quality is excellent.

[angusparker]

I put it in wine bottles - about 750ml each - and then use those wine vacuum pumps to take out the last of the air. Keeps a good long time, probably six months to a year. I tend to use it up within two months. I have put big warning labels on the bottles!

[BetterSense]

When I used Xtol I stored it in a wine bladder for over a year with no problem. I would recommend using distilled water. I also found the 5L size inconvenient.

[Bruce Osgood]

I bought a box of amber 4 Oz. bottles that hold a little over 4 Oz each that I mix with water as 1 + 1 which will do up to 6 4x5 negs in the basic Jobo. The 24 bottles do not hold the 5 liters but a 2 liter accordion bottle holds the rest. I draw from the 2 liter bottle first. This system holds stock longer than I can use the developer.

[Peter Mounier]

I use a 5 liter box of wine. I throw away the wine and use the box and collapsible bag inside. It has a spout for easy measurement and pouring. My first wine box of Xtol lasted over a year and the last drop was as good as the first.

[analoguey]

My first wine box of Xtol lasted over a year and the last drop was as good as the first.

You make it sounds like you drunk the xtol. :-P

[angusparker]

Xtol is the fine wine of developers!

[analoguey]

Gets better with age?

[Gregg Cook]

not really, it kinda quits working without warning in opened bottles......beware.

Closed bottles, last a long time....