The invention comprises an apparatus for emptying and rinsing out photographic chemical containers (10) into a mixing tank (2) and provides a means of completely removing all chemical residues from the containers in a manner which is safe for the operator. The apparatus has an emptying trough (1) for emptying the chemicals into the mixing tank (2), the emptying trough having a base (3) and a locating plate (4) opposite the base. In the base (3) there are outlets (5) each of which corresponds to a locating hole (6) in the locating plate (4) for the purpose of emptying the chemical containers (10) through their open necks (9). In each outlet (5) of the apparatus according to the invention is a nozzle (7) incorporating a valve mechanism (8) which can be operated by placing the neck (9) of a chemical container (10) over the nozzle or removing same. IMAGE
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