xtol with photoflo

[Willie]

Anyone know if it would make any difference in Pyrocat HD or various Pyro developers?

If it can make a difference I can actually see in a finished print - a change I see is an improvement - I would try it.

[domaz]

When using Pyrocat HD in the "two-bath" configuration it's generally recommended to use Photoflo.. read up here and on similar threads.

[TXFZ1]

From what I read, adding Photoflo to the developer was to obtain even development which makes sense as it is a wetting agent. This was also discussed in "The Film Developing Cookbook." It did not discuss how it was used to dig into the shadows. Unless I am missing something?

David

[ShannonG]

Ditto,I use it after wash for 1 min.(very diluted) before squeegee and dry,it has nothing to do with developer it just gets rid of water spots and makes the neg,squeaky clean ,,like dish soap.

There is no reason to use PhotoFlo in XTOL. Use PhotoFlo after the film has been developed and washed.

[ryanmills]

Ditto,I use it after wash for 1 min.(very diluted) before squeegee and dry,it has nothing to do with developer it just gets rid of water spots and makes the neg,squeaky clean ,,like dish soap.

You should read the whole thread, might learn something new