Response to Xtol update... dreaded Xtol failures

I am one of those who has had Xtol failures in the past and I have posted comments to that effect previously on this site. Since my previous posting 'The Trouble With Xtol', Kodak got in touch with me and advised that the problem was solved with all production code numbers above 2300 I think. That is the 23rd week of 2000. They eventually sent me 20 litres of replacement developer and I agreed to give it a try once more. I have not had any failures since. I'm not saying that I think the problem is or isn't solved and I still cringe every time I pour in the developer. My thinking was and still is that by ordering the 1 litre packages in their shipping cartons of 10 units, that I would eliminate any potential damage from dealer handling as well as have control of how long the stuff hangs around. As well mixing smaller units would ensure that you are always using relatively fresh developer. I like this developer and I hope the problems with it are solved. I want to be able to use it with confidence which may take some time to restore. I'm willing to give it this last try, but if I have one more failure I'm afraid that will be it for me.

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