Divided D-76 which formulation and times

I started experimenting with DD-76 a few days ago. I used the formula which I found on the unblinkingeye web site in an article concerning D-23. Since this is the closest formula to the original D-76, I decided that this is the best starting point. The formula for 1 l: Bath A : Sodium sulfite : 100 g Metol : 2 g Hydroquinone : 5 g Bath B : Borax : 2 g at 3+3 minutes Tri-x is un(der)developed and at 5+5 it has an EI of about 100 asa, not exactly what I was aiming for. I see two possible next steps : A) Longer development with the same formula, I was thinking of 10+5 minutes. B) An other formula, I have seen one which is identical except from bath B containing besides the 2 g borax 50 g sodium sulfite and must work at 5+5 minutes according to that article (DD76 variations). I am limited at this moment to the products : metol, sodium sulfite, hydroquinone and borax. Thanks a lot in advance for your advice.

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