[Frameworks] Lomo UPB-1A pouring issues Lomo UPB-1A pouring issues

[Christine Lucy Latimer]

Kevin,

Perhaps I have been using my lomo tank outside of its intended purpose all
of this time...but I have always poured my chemistry directly into the
centre opening at the top of the tank (where the agitation assembly is),
similar to the pouring opening at the top of a 35mm Ansco processing tank.
I use the hose for draining only. I wrap the hose along the side of tank
with the end pointing upwards and secured with tape the rest of the
time (to prevent leaks during processing).

When I bought my lomo tank, the instructions were in cyrillic, so I asked a
friend who spoke Russian to translate them for me. Her translation stated
that the chemistry is to be poured into the tank via the top opening. The
top opening's conical shape and design certainly provides enough space to
pour chemistry in quickly. Were it not designed for this purpose, the hole
that the agitation assembly pops up through would probably be smaller.
Using the tank in this manner allows for much more expedient, even
processing and stopping, as water (instead of pricey/ smelly stop bath) can
be run in a constant stream into the top of the tank while it drains off
simultaneously through the hose.

However, as I said, I may just have been using my tank incorrectly this
whole time!  Ahh well...try pouring your chemistry directly into the top.
See if it works for you :)

-C.


*From:* Kevin Timmins <on-one-2 at hotmail.com>
>  *To:* FrameWorks <frameworks at jonasmekasfilms.com>
> *Sent:* Friday, March 2, 2012 10:09:58 AM
> *Subject:* [Frameworks] Lomo UPB-1A pouring issues
>
>  Hi all,
>
> I have recently got my hands on a second lomo developing tank. Now I've
> used my first developing tank for over 5 years and I've always had problems
> getting the chemistry in quickly. I pour half a ltr in and then I have to
> wriggle the black tube (a kind of up and pown motion) to get the rest of
> the chemicals to suck in.
>
> i thought this was normal until I got my second tank. The chemicals just
> glide in without effort. No odd tube movements needed. The tanks are
> identical so why wont my first one fill up properly?
>
> Any suggestions or have any of you had similar problems in the past?
>
> Thanks
> kevin
>
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