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    Re: Film Drying, Best Practices

    Ok so my tests are in and wow what an improvement. This is just a guesstimate but I'm looking at a reduction of maybe some 90% and maybe more. That's on looking at a 200MB scan at 100%.

    So what did I do? This is with the addition of a Sears hepa filter (free-just put in new filters) and a facial steamer ($20). My MO is to run filter for about 20 minutes on low, turn it off and run the facial steamer. When that finished hang the film, keeping the film tray within a foot or so of the cabinet.

    Thanks all for the tips and advice. I think the steam idea made a real difference.
    Thanks,
    Kirk

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    Re: Film Drying, Best Practices

    Quote Originally Posted by Kirk Gittings View Post
    Ok so my tests are in and wow what an improvement. This is just a guesstimate but I'm looking at a reduction of maybe some 90% and maybe more. That's on looking at a 200MB scan at 100%.

    So what did I do? This is with the addition of a Sears hepa filter (free-just put in new filters) and a facial steamer ($20). My MO is to run filter for about 20 minutes on low, turn it off and run the facial steamer. When that finished hang the film, keeping the film tray within a foot or so of the cabinet.

    Thanks all for the tips and advice. I think the steam idea made a real difference.
    Glad it worked for you Kirk. Hurrah!

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