Response to Tri-X fogging in DiXactol

Did you check your new tank did not have a leak? I dont know about diexactol since I have never used it, but I use a cathecol formula of my own and I have never experienced something like what you are talking about, specially since what I beleive is the formula in diexactol the second bath is the activating agent for the highlights. (e.i. stronger development). I work in the water purification business and I assure you DI water has no acid added to it! On the other hand if you bought the water from one of those achines that dispense water, then it is not deionozed, it is made with reverse osmosis, and this could have a lower pH depending on the feed water and additives to prevent scaling in the membranes. I would try again with DISTILLED water, and an old tank you are sure does not have leaks. Good luck!

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