Just my luck. I do find it difficult to load 120 film...would a smaller
reel be any easier? The other downside is that I waste .5 liters of
developer each time...


I have one of those. If you don't like using it, sell it on e-bay. I've
been
offered some serious bucks for mine because loading the squeezed down,
tightly rolled 220 reels made to fit a standard tank can be a nightmare.
But
do it soon. 220 B&W is on its way out.