there is no need to wash film for an hour anymore.
years ago when the base was much thicker it was common for long wash times.
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It's up to you. But I absolutely would do it. I do. Saves on water and time.
Some small things you might not think of but will come in handy.
Clothespins, wooden, to hang neg strips.
Scissors.
Church key, for opening 35mm canisters.
Good sized funnel that can take sloppy pouring if you get in a hurry and catch the liquid.
I would get liquid chems. Powder can be tricky for a beginner.
I would one shot your chems. This means mix them up. Pour into the tank and then emtpy down the drain. Tree huggers will cringe at this but you can pour your chemistry down the drain, as long as it's not into a septic system. Them chems you will use at that dilution are not as strong as chlorine bleach use to clean the very fixtures you will use.
And go stainless steel tanks and reels, all the way. I would recommend shopping at
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Some of this has probably already been pointed out. But I hope this helps and you have fun.