Paterson PAT306 Trechter 11cm

Paterson PAT306 Trechter 11cm | A steadier pour in the darkroom

A more controlled pour can make darkroom liquid handling less messy. The Paterson PAT306 is an 11cm funnel for photographers working in a darkroom, where liquids often need to be moved between containers. Its job is simple: guide a pour into a narrower opening instead of asking you to aim a stream by hand. That can help keep the bench and the outside of a container cleaner, though a steady hand still matters. It’s the sort of small accessory that earns its place when you regularly prepare or transfer darkroom liquids and want a straightforward tool close by. The product name gives you the key details: Paterson, model PAT306, and 11cm. If you’re setting up a darkroom workflow, this funnel offers a dedicated way to handle transfers rather than improvising with whatever is nearby. It won’t do the measuring or mixing for you; it simply helps direct the pour.

For everyday darkroom handling

When you’re moving liquid, set the receiving container on a stable surface and position the funnel before you start pouring. That leaves you free to use one hand for the source container and keep an eye on the level as it rises. Pour at a pace you can control, especially near the end; a funnel helps direct liquid, but it can’t prevent an overfilled container. After use, deal with any remaining liquid according to your usual darkroom routine, then put the funnel somewhere easy to find for the next transfer. These are basic habits rather than special requirements of the PAT306. The useful point is that a funnel gives one familiar task its own simple tool, so you can focus on the pour instead of trying to guide liquid through a small opening unaided. A small accessory, but a practical one when transfers are part of the session.

Technical Specifications

• Brand: Paterson
• Model: PAT306
• Product: Funnel
• Size: 11cm
• Category: Darkroom accessory