Thalmees
11-May-2011, 18:10
Thanks in advance.
Will transfer soon to another home that include a small darkroom supplied with water, big sink(70") and 16" fan only. I was using a spare bathroom and tents for daylight processing film/paper up to 11"X14" only.
Map of the darkroom is attached.
It is too small and found it hard to pre-arrange my darkroom equipments in safe way. Appreciate any contribution.
Largest sizes equipments that will be arranged in the darkroom are:
Enlarger with base board 28",
Processor sized 21" width,
Trays 20"X24",
Drums, bigger one can process up to 24" print plus base roller,
Cutter with length 28",
Drying cabinet width 20".
Etc…
My questions specifically are:
1- What's the proper counter/table height(from the floor) and width(front/back) ?.
I'm 65 Inch and prefer to work setting on small chair with wheels. My previous counter height was 18" to 25" only and was happy with that. The sink that already installed in the darkroom is 35" from the floor and I feel better if it is lower than that.
2- Any problem could be arisen later if the counter height is low(say 22") ?.
I know enlarger and washing sink should be operated at a higher counter level. But thinking of other tasks(tray processing and processor machine) if could be operated at low counter height.
3- Where to put permanently the dry counter(and its equipments) to be in safe from the wet counter ?
The room is only 66" wide, and the standard counter here is 24" wide. Two counters(one on each side of the room) will be 48". The remaining space along the room for me to move in is only 18".
4- Any idea, suggestion or advise will be highly appreciated,
Thanks so much.
Will transfer soon to another home that include a small darkroom supplied with water, big sink(70") and 16" fan only. I was using a spare bathroom and tents for daylight processing film/paper up to 11"X14" only.
Map of the darkroom is attached.
It is too small and found it hard to pre-arrange my darkroom equipments in safe way. Appreciate any contribution.
Largest sizes equipments that will be arranged in the darkroom are:
Enlarger with base board 28",
Processor sized 21" width,
Trays 20"X24",
Drums, bigger one can process up to 24" print plus base roller,
Cutter with length 28",
Drying cabinet width 20".
Etc…
My questions specifically are:
1- What's the proper counter/table height(from the floor) and width(front/back) ?.
I'm 65 Inch and prefer to work setting on small chair with wheels. My previous counter height was 18" to 25" only and was happy with that. The sink that already installed in the darkroom is 35" from the floor and I feel better if it is lower than that.
2- Any problem could be arisen later if the counter height is low(say 22") ?.
I know enlarger and washing sink should be operated at a higher counter level. But thinking of other tasks(tray processing and processor machine) if could be operated at low counter height.
3- Where to put permanently the dry counter(and its equipments) to be in safe from the wet counter ?
The room is only 66" wide, and the standard counter here is 24" wide. Two counters(one on each side of the room) will be 48". The remaining space along the room for me to move in is only 18".
4- Any idea, suggestion or advise will be highly appreciated,
Thanks so much.