So Pretty much that table, after a good wipe down with some household cleaner, was still filthy with caked on... Something. I didn't like it there, so I fetched a putty knife and decided to remove it all. You can see the results here. Restoring this table to get it clean took the longest part. Finding a home for the computer towers and monitor was simple - I stashed them beneath the table. They're of no use to anyone, being several years outdated already. Below you can see the final, clean product.
Now, what remains is how to get fresh water over to this side from the other side of the basement. I need to get a hose that will connect to some kind of divider, that will effectively split the water into being able to be used on both sides of the room. Easy enough. The hard part, then is: where do I dump the chemicals after use? I plan on using one shot developer, so I assume I will just need a waste tray. I sure hope it's okay to mix the chemicals together in the waste tray. That will then go upstairs to be removed.
I'll be loading the film in a dark bag, but this little thing may present a problem for my printing. Think I should get a dark curtain for this light leak? See picture below.
So, that's pretty much it, for now. I just need to reorganize the dry side of the dark room (THAT will be a huge task), get some kind of hose going, and sweep the floor. Installing the edison-bulb safelights is pretty far into the future.
Am I missing anything?
Richard
Hello Richard, for the light leak try to seal it. Some black wood can work. Don't forget the ventilation, is one of the most important safety recommentation.
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ReplyDeleteI will be using a dark bag for loading the film. My only issue is if that opening would bother with my prints. Sadly, boarding up that stairway is not an option - it is still regularly used.