KurtFreres
Hello everyone,
I have an Ilford 2150 to give away for free – collection only.
A brief description of the machine:
The 2150 dates back to the era of rapid express processing in newsrooms. It is a dry-to-dry, high-temperature, two-bath continuous-process machine with a flow-through system and a dryer. The feed width is 52 cm. It cost around 15,000 DM in the 1980s.
The standard chemical volume is 14 litres each for the developer and fixer, but this can be reduced by 5 litres in each tank by fitting – DIY – fill caps to the two chemical reservoirs.
To my knowledge, it is the smallest tabletop machine with such a wide feed width.
I had planned to convert it to a lower temperature using a different gear ratio – the parts have been purchased and are available. You would have to sort out the temperature control yourself. Disconnecting the heating element and controlling it via a separate thermostat isn’t particularly difficult in itself. Ultimately, I got hold of a Meteor 7060, so I didn’t pursue the Ilford project any further. The Meteor is three times the size; I just made some space in the basement.
The machine is in a well-maintained, clean condition and ran well eight years ago. I don’t know what state it’s in now; the circulation pumps might need descaling.
Of course, you could also leave it as it is and run the PE paper through at 40°C. But then you’d need to experiment a bit with the chemicals. I wanted to cool the process and run the machine more slowly, because I reckon that improves the homogeneity and, besides, it fixes and washes the paper for longer that way. The Ilford 2000 ready-to-use chemicals are still available on the Ilford website, but I think I’ve got a set lying about somewhere. Condition is, of course, unknown.
I’m happy to give it away, but only if it doesn’t cause me any hassle. So the unit can be collected in Maisach, west of Munich. It weighs a total of 70 kilos and a estate car is strongly recommended. Otherwise, lifting it in and out of the boot will be anything from an adventure to impossible, and could damage the vehicle.
Also, please don’t ask to test it here. It’s a giveaway, so anyone who comes to have a look can take it away for free straight away.
I definitely won’t be packing it onto a pallet for a removal firm; I hope you understand.
So let’s see if it finds a new home or ends up in the hazardous waste bin.
Best regards,
Kurt
