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Yankee Utility Developing Tank for Film up to 4x5

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Yankee UF-45 Overview

The Yankee Utility Developing Tank for film on hangers up to 4 x 5". Constructed of high-impact plastic, it accepts 12 hangers. Also for roll film, on reels for in-dark developing.

The tank features a floating lid that retards chemical oxidation, and a snug fitting cover for storing chemicals.

UPC: 043953216456

Yankee UF-45 Specs

Format
12x 4x5" Film Sheets
Material
Plastic
Packaging Info
Package Weight
1.185 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
8.8 x 6.4 x 6.2"

Yankee UF-45 Reviews

Five Star,  Yes without question!

By Lorne
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2020-10-29

Using the 'Yankee' tanks since the late 50s for processing 4x5 B&W film in film hangers. The floating lid and the fitted rubber top do a fine job retarding developer oxidation. Here in Canada we really like using 'Classic' American products, Thanks, LKB

Great value

By Jim
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2015-04-26

I use four of these tanks to process 4X5 film on Kodak hangers. The floating lids help slow oxidation so chemicals last much longer. When not in use, I snap the heavy lids on for storage. I can just put the tanks in the fridge an hour before use and they are good to go.

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how much chemical is required?

how much chemical is required?
Asked by: Thomas
1/2 US Gallon, or 2 liters
Answered by: Gary
Date published: 2021-03-10

question

Can I use the tank as a container for photo-flo or hypo?
Asked by: Silvia C.
You do not specify a context for container. If you mean to contain chemicals during a processing run involving 4X5 hangers, then sure, that is what they are intended for. For longer term storage, they are not ideal or convenient. They are light tight, but not air or water tight. The little floating lids are not much use. I have occasionally left chemistry in them for a day or so with no ill effects. But I would not store anything in them longer than that. Hope that helps.
Answered by: Richard H.
Date published: 2018-08-27

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Does the tank include the hangers?
Asked by: Nigel F.
No. I had some hangers already and needed additional tanks. There are usually hangers available on eBay no problem.
Answered by: David P.
Date published: 2018-08-27

question

Can this be used for processing roll film?
Asked by: Anonymous
yes but it will have to be in the dark using a 'dip & dunk' method' you can load the reels with 35mm or 120 film place them on a lie rod and and move them up and down to agitate and take them out of the solution tipping 45degrees to drain and re-submerge. You can put the lid on until time to agitate. You could leave the lid on and shake the tank or slide it back and forth but I think you would get uneven development. Anyhow it will not workvery well as a daylight tank for roll film. Buy the Paterson System 4 tank and you can get a 4x5 film holder from Paterson to use the tank for daylight processing of 4x5 film, That combined with Paterson reels for roll film wil give you a nice set up for film devolpment.
Answered by: Laurence M.
Date published: 2018-08-27
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