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    Are there different Unicolor drums?

    I recently placed an order with B&H. Among other things, I ordered an 8x10 Unic olor drum. The guy asked me if I wanted the $50 film drum or the $15 drum. I w ent for the $15, but told him I wanted the one with ridges inside. It came toda y. It is white with a smaller black tube sticking out. Inside it is completely smooth. Should I have purchased the $50 drum? Are there different types of Un icolor drums?

    Thanks, Dave

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    Are there different Unicolor drums?

    You should have purchased the $50 drum. You can find them used for $5 to $25. I purchased mine for $5 at a local camera shop. You could also consider the Beseler drum. It is a nice product but I selected the Unicolor drum because I liked the Unicolor motor base roller.

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    Are there different Unicolor drums?

    A Unicolor-brand print drum, used for developing sheet film and prints, is black , has ribs and ridges inside, nothing sticking out and a bayonet-on cap. Very ea rly ones (25+ years) are white but otherwise similar.

    You may have gotten a very old Unicolor film drum; it'll take only plastic ree ls or steel reels with the appropriate center tubes.

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    Are there different Unicolor drums?

    I have been search high and low for new uniroller motorbase and drums, does anyone know a source where I could order from. I wouldn't want to go the Ebay route, half the time, either I get leaking drum or hairline crack, or the motor went bust after a couple of weeks.I wonder if they are still been made and sold? Thanks in advance, James

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    Are there different Unicolor drums?

    Unicolor drums and motors haven't been made in quite a while. With _lots_ of dig ging you might find new old stock somewhere.

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