[LargeFormat] Jobo 3000 Series Expert Drums

[Jim Brick]

Words of advice. Do NOT skimp on the chemistry. Always use more than JOBO 
recommends to insure even coverage. And make sure that the drum is level. 
The drum must be level even if the CPA2 isn't level. Check it carefully. 
And double think about where the film notch is when loading a cylinder with 
two sheets, so as to make sure that the emulsion faces out.

You'll love it!!!

:-)

Jim


At 12:29 AM 11/28/2002 +0000, Clive Warren wrote:
>Well, I have bitten the bullet and picked up a Jobo CPA2 with lift and a 
>couple of 3010 and one 3006 expert drums. It will be a real treat to 
>experience the promised "random" movement of the chemicals, particularly 
>with 5x7. The 3006 will probably be dedicated to 5x7 work as I will not 
>need the drum to dry that quickly between processing runs - 5x7 is used 
>much less frequently than 4x5 here.
>
>The drums are normally supplied with a sponge on a stick for drying. I was 
>intending to place the drums in a Marrut cabinet drier after use for quick 
>recycling, however  given the apparent construction it seems that a sponge 
>stick may be a better drying method. Would be interested to hear from 
>anyone who uses the drums.
>
>So, I will now finally be able to be self sufficient for processing 
>trannies as the temperature control on the CPA2 is reputably better than 
>that of the CPE2.
>
>Can't wait!
>
>Cheers,
>        Clive