[pure-silver] Re: Ques. regarding Pyrocat-HD
- From: Bob Younger <ryounger@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: pure-silver@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Thu, 6 Jun 2013 18:59:19 -0700
Bogdan,
You make it up as you use it from stock solutions of A and B. 10ml of
each/liter. I prefer buying the premixed liquid as it's convenient. For
planning purposes I use about 1 liter/8x10 sheet because I develop 4 sheets
at a time flat in trays (I used a 4 sheet divider in a 16x20 tray). If you
use the flip and stack method you need about 3 liters for 6 -7 sheets. So,
50 liters goes pretty quickly. The stock solutions are pretty stable, but
once opened don't last forever; 4-6 months and I then usually toss what's
left.
I've never been able to get a straight answer regarding water vs. glycol
other than, "some photographers prefer glycol." But as far as I've been
able to tell they have exactly the same developing characteristics.
I prefer the premixed liquid.
It's extremely adaptable either to regular agitation or semi-stand
development. With semi-stand development it does a great job of keeping
extreme highlights in check; but N+2 or N+3 times get to be VERY long. But
with 30 sec agitation you can expect a more standard curve (whatever
"standard" means).
Where to buy: I buy mine directly from Photoformulary, but don't know what
shipping arrangements they would make for Canada. They're located in
Montana; it's certainly worth the call.
http://stores.photoformulary.com/StoreFront.bok
Photographers Formulary Inc Po Box 950 / 7079 Hwy 83 N Condon MT 59826
Phone: 800-922-5255 or 406-754-2891 Fax: 406-754-2896
Emails: Budw@xxxxxxxxxxxxx: lynnw@xxxxxxxxxxxxx : Sherry@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
These are the same products that B&H sells; so I would say that
availability of stock would be the discriminator if shipping cost was
equal.
Hope that's helpful,
Bob Younger
On Thu, Jun 6, 2013 at 5:39 PM, Bogdan Karasek <BKarasek@xxxxxxxxxxxx>wrote:
> hello all,
>
> A while back, several members suggested trying Pyrocat-HD for film
> developing. So I've been shopping around. One problem is that I live in
> Canada and it is not available here. Have to get it mail-order in the
> USA... where one place had a shipping cost that was twice the cost of the
> order, $63.00
>
> Finally, B&H, in NYC, can ship it here for $28; fellow Canuck informs me,
> they have an arrangement with PUROLATOR, the Canadian equivalent of
> FedEX/UPS.
>
> Anyway, there are two kinds:
>
> 1)a)) Pyrocat-HD Liquid dev, to make 50L and 10L
> 1)b))__________ Dry dev, to make 50 L
>
> and
>
> 2) Pyrocat-HD in Glycol dev., to make 10L
>
>
> 1 or 2 ???? Why one and not the other?
>
>
> If 1, then a or b?
>
> Do I have to make up the 50L right off ??? or can I make a stock
> solution, like HC-110. What about the dry dev? Do I have to make it
> all, or can I make 5-6 L at a time?
>
> This stuff has to cross the border, so a larger quantity makes more sense,
> because it costs less, less customs, less shipping etc.... Kind of a
> dilemna. :(
>
> Any other places that come recommended for mail order?
>
> I welcome all advice. I've been there and back on the internet looking
> at this stuff and I'm starting to spin.
>
> Thanks!
>
> Cheers,
> Bogdan
>
>
>
>
>
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