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Green country of ours
I have just returned from 4 weeks on the road. My old house was quite damp when I returned. A set of Sinar bag bellows that I had stored have developped many spots of mould. What would people recommend (or not recommend) to clear it? I can use mildly soapy water to shift the excess but for a more in-depth clean, what do folk think of Jeyes Fluid which I know stops fungus in its tracks? It has a small amount of formaldehyde in it and I am not sure how the bellows will take to it. I am just trying to avoid pin-pricks, or worse, appearing.
Thanks,
Charles
Thanks,
Charles
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Re: Green country of ours
Hi Charles,
We had problems with leather/fabric mould on shoes and handbags, and the following worked...
Clean off with mild soap and water.
Allow to dry and leave in strong sunlight (the UV kills the spores).
If no luck then use a mix of water/soap/Isopropyl Alcohol (IPA). Test the IPA first to make sure it does not take the dye out of the bellows.
Formaldehyde is not a good idea, its vicious stuff and could affect your film.
Steve H
We had problems with leather/fabric mould on shoes and handbags, and the following worked...
Clean off with mild soap and water.
Allow to dry and leave in strong sunlight (the UV kills the spores).
If no luck then use a mix of water/soap/Isopropyl Alcohol (IPA). Test the IPA first to make sure it does not take the dye out of the bellows.
Formaldehyde is not a good idea, its vicious stuff and could affect your film.
Steve H
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Re: Green country of ours
Hi Charles:
No mention of formaldehyde in the Jeyes fluid data sheet, http://www.jeyesprofessional.co.uk/medi ... d196ae.pdf. Just a few nasty phenol derivatives…
Most people seem to recommend a dilute solution of bleach for getting rid of mould. It's worked for me but I find that it may require more than 1 application. You can get rid of attached spores and mycelia but unfortunately their extended family tend to come back, and especially to surfaces that have been previously affected.
Prevention is better than cure and I recommend investing in a dehumidifier. I keep most of my camera kit <10 feet from one that's on all the time. If you're away for a month then you will need to get a friendly neighbour to empty the can, or else fit a drainage tube.
Was the month away for photographic purposes? Any sample pics to show us?
George
No mention of formaldehyde in the Jeyes fluid data sheet, http://www.jeyesprofessional.co.uk/medi ... d196ae.pdf. Just a few nasty phenol derivatives…
Most people seem to recommend a dilute solution of bleach for getting rid of mould. It's worked for me but I find that it may require more than 1 application. You can get rid of attached spores and mycelia but unfortunately their extended family tend to come back, and especially to surfaces that have been previously affected.
Prevention is better than cure and I recommend investing in a dehumidifier. I keep most of my camera kit <10 feet from one that's on all the time. If you're away for a month then you will need to get a friendly neighbour to empty the can, or else fit a drainage tube.
Was the month away for photographic purposes? Any sample pics to show us?
George
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Re: Green country of ours
Thanks Steve and George for your answers. I'll see if I can find some IPA (or IMS) in my stocks, and failing that I will turn to diluted bleach.
@George: the Jeyes fluid bottle states plainly that it contains formaldehyde. I've had it a while, so formulations may have changed. A dehumidifier in this house would have its work cut out...
While the trip's main purpose was for Mrs T to return home and see family & friends, I couldn't go to Oz and not take the camera. Here be a couple snaps:
The light in Australia is far more punchy. Transparency film works best on overcast days as the rest of the time, shadows are v. dark. It's amazing how strong the light can be. Even with thin clouds, there are clear shadows. It's great for sunsets as there is enough power to light up the sky in crimson.
I hope you're both keeping well. We must meet up at some stage. Anybody fancy it?
All the best,
Charles
@George: the Jeyes fluid bottle states plainly that it contains formaldehyde. I've had it a while, so formulations may have changed. A dehumidifier in this house would have its work cut out...
While the trip's main purpose was for Mrs T to return home and see family & friends, I couldn't go to Oz and not take the camera. Here be a couple snaps:
The light in Australia is far more punchy. Transparency film works best on overcast days as the rest of the time, shadows are v. dark. It's amazing how strong the light can be. Even with thin clouds, there are clear shadows. It's great for sunsets as there is enough power to light up the sky in crimson.
I hope you're both keeping well. We must meet up at some stage. Anybody fancy it?
All the best,
Charles
Re: Green country of ours
phew - I thought at first you meant India Pale Ale...Test the IPA first
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Re: Green country of ours
Thanks for the pics Charles. My 5x4 has been to Oz too! The first time I got to see the Opera House close up I was too jiggered from the flight to line up the camera properly!
It would be good to meet up sometime. How about the Lakes in spring?
George
It would be good to meet up sometime. How about the Lakes in spring?
George
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That's for internal applications...numnutz wrote: phew - I thought at first you meant India Pale Ale...
nn
It's certainly a long way from Blighty. Had a few hours in Singapore on the way - fascinating place which deserves a longer visit. Next time. Looking at the picture again, I am thinking that some lateral shift might have been good to square up the foreground to the Opera House buildings. There are a lot of good pictures to be had there - loads of detail to get stuck in to.George Hart wrote:Thanks for the pics Charles. My 5x4 has been to Oz too! The first time I got to see the Opera House close up I was too jiggered from the flight to line up the camera properly!
It would be good to meet up sometime. How about the Lakes in spring?
George
Great idea re the Lakes. I'll float that past everyone.
All the best,
Charles
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Re: Green country of ours
Charles
................a good trip clearly, to be entirely frank it's not far at all, imo, stop off in Sing as you did, that's only 13 hrs from LHR, get back on two days later, fly to Perth, 4 3/4hrs, take a few days out, then fly over to Sydney, what's that 4-5 hours, easy easy stuff
err, my understanding is that formaldehyde is best used for what is does best, i.e. embalming, it's incredibly strong, therefore. best used on the dead
and as you rightly say "......The light in Australia is far more punchy...", which is totally spot on, over here and in comparison, the light is cr*p, totally cr**, there's also way more consistency with the light throughout a day, you can easily set up your gear during an afternoon in AUS, waiting for the light to go down and almost always know that there isn't going to be a mass of cloud or whatever turning up etc etc
and one thing in particular with the Opera House complex that I certainly noticed, is, it's really a low rise development, nothing large at all, as is so often depicted
regards
andrew
................a good trip clearly, to be entirely frank it's not far at all, imo, stop off in Sing as you did, that's only 13 hrs from LHR, get back on two days later, fly to Perth, 4 3/4hrs, take a few days out, then fly over to Sydney, what's that 4-5 hours, easy easy stuff
err, my understanding is that formaldehyde is best used for what is does best, i.e. embalming, it's incredibly strong, therefore. best used on the dead
and as you rightly say "......The light in Australia is far more punchy...", which is totally spot on, over here and in comparison, the light is cr*p, totally cr**, there's also way more consistency with the light throughout a day, you can easily set up your gear during an afternoon in AUS, waiting for the light to go down and almost always know that there isn't going to be a mass of cloud or whatever turning up etc etc
and one thing in particular with the Opera House complex that I certainly noticed, is, it's really a low rise development, nothing large at all, as is so often depicted
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andrew
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Re: Green country of ours
well Charles
I really feel that you should post, say twelve of your best images from this little trip in 'the locations' section, yes?
there's more to life than the UK
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andrew
I really feel that you should post, say twelve of your best images from this little trip in 'the locations' section, yes?
there's more to life than the UK
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andrew
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Re: Green country of ours
Hello Andrew,
I can do if you wish. But after the weekend, as things are pretty busy here.
All the best,
Charles
I can do if you wish. But after the weekend, as things are pretty busy here.
All the best,
Charles
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Re: Green country of ours
thanks Charles
why not, why not..................
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andrew
why not, why not..................
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andrew