Looking to buy a T15F, advice?

[35mmDSLR]

What should I look for in buying one used?  I've never used a processor before and I'm starting up a small lab.   I know to avoid the Kodak SM version because SM chems are being discontinued in April 2018, and the RA versions are not happy with small volumes, but the Fuji chemical model really appeals to me since Fuji still makes processors (so the chemicals will be around for a while) and they have new low volume chemicals so I won't be dumping them all the time until I get some business going.

So any first time owner advice?  Tips?  Tricks?  After I find one and get it in my hands... what next?  

Edited December 15, 2017 by 35mmDSLR

[yustas]

if you do not want to use RA (C-41 or SM) chemicals and If to suppose that Fujifilm will go on the manufacture of the chemicals for film processors so better to look for FP150SC Film Processor which was made for Fuji chemicals from the beginning.
FP150SC is the same in design with Noritsu T15 but have a compartment for chemicals cartridges.
Yes, I think it is better to avoid SM machines.

If you will find a good FP for you I recommend to check:
- the condition of all pumps: circulation and replenishers.
- the condition of the display (sometimes it has dead pixels or even black areas) 
- the condition of the cutter
- check all hoses and tubed for clogging
- the condition of the dryer unit
etc.
Better to pay a bit to the engineer and have a 100% working lab than to throw it away as a trash after purchase.

[35mmDSLR]

The FP150C is just a rebranded Noritsu T15F.   They're identical machines but the Noritsu you can buy for dirt cheap.

Edited December 15, 2017 by 35mmDSLR

[yustas]

Yes, if you see "F" it means you can use Fujifilm cartridges, but if you find just QSF T15 it cannot.

 

[35mmDSLR]

1 hour ago, yustas said:

Yes, if you see "F" it means you can use Fujifilm cartridges, but if you find just QSF T15 it cannot.

 

Yes, my goal is to buy a Noritsu T-15F and use fujifilm cartridges.   Where is a good supply for them in the USA?

[yustas]

Oh..
I do sorry but I am not from the USA and do not know the local chemicals suppliers.
Maybe a Google knows?