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rec.photo.darkroom Discussion: Re: Safelab - was Ventilate or Scrub

From: Sherman (nobody_at_email.domain.hidden)
Date: Tue Feb 17 2004 - 09:43:48 EST


"jjs" <john_at_xyzzy.stafford.net> wrote in message
news:john-1602042205430001_at_m-0-135.docsis.hbci.com...
> In article <b379902d.0402161728.4c15d2e3_at_posting.google.com>,
> dan.c.quinn_at_att.net (Dan Quinn) wrote:
>
> > [...]
> > If DIY is your thing I've no sites to recommened. Personaly I don't
> > need ventilation but could use a scrubber. Dust and humidity control
> > would be nice to have.
>
> What humidity level would you aim for, Dan?

That's an interesting question. I'd like to hear other people's responses
as well. I personally like my darkroom to have pretty high humidity. Last
time I checked it was about 65%. I usually have a tempering tray running at
75 F so that naturally contributes to the humidity level.

Higher than normal humidity seems to keep the dust down to a minimum without
resorting to extra ordinary measures. I take my film (usually 4x5,
sometimes 120) out of the tank and hang it up on a "clothesline" in my
darkroom, no film dryer involved. In a couple of hours it is dry and dust
free.

Sherman
http://www.dunnamphoto.com