 Laurie |
How do I store my chemicals Hi everyone, I'm 14 years old and my parents are building a house soon and my Dad said because I love photography I can have my own darkroom. The only problem is he's worried about insurance. So I was wondering if having flammable chemicals in the house would be a problem? and if so should I have my darkroom in a shed outside of the house? I would also like to know how should I store my chemicals e.g. in a cupboard or on a shelf?
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- Gregory LaGrange Contact Gregory LaGrange Gregory LaGrange's Gallery |
Been a while since I've done my own developing, but I don't remember if developer had flammable warning lablels on it or not. I know film cleaner is highly flammable, but not any more than many household cleaners that are kept under the kitchen sink. Not to mention rubbing alcohol, glue, and common things like that. If there's a danger of fire, it's going to come from faulty wiring first. But if having it seperate from the house will lower premiums, then he'll probably go for that option. Because that's like constantly paying for the darkroom. Once it gets built, realistically he'll have more complaints if he can smell the fixer. I'd store things on shelves. Makes it easier. And below the sink instead of up above.
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John Wright |
That makes sense Gregory... When I read the original question, I didn't think much of a problem would exist with the chemicals themselves, but did wonder about silver disposal and reclamation (certainly not good for a city water system or septic I would imagine). Do you have any input about that part of the process?
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- Gregory LaGrange Contact Gregory LaGrange Gregory LaGrange's Gallery |
Just ask a photolab if they'll take it. And if they don't want to, look for a hazardous waste place.
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Laurie |
Thanks everyone! your advice helped heaps.
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