Please can someone just give me a difinitive answer about this product if its a good product or a bad product and what is the best way to use it

This is definitely good emulsion. I'm assuming some of the negative reviews may be due to wrong exposure times. I personally use the aun to expose the emulsion. On a regular sunny day, 45-50 seconds works for me. I can't comment on the exposure time with artifical light but it's definitely much longer.

Can I expose this with sunlight and use this with waterbased ink? I just bought a pint and don't want to send it back.

Yes you can expose it to sunlight less than 30 seconds. Very important to have it covered in between the exposure time. Its also recommended to have a flat black board underneath the screen , to prevent any light reflections. A flat black poster board will work great. It can be used with water based inks after the screen is fully dried. When you're done printing wash of the ink don't let dry overnight , i will harder to wash off.

Why does the description say presensitized and ready for use, then say to add sensitizer?

This emulsion is Pre-Sensitized and ready for use for Plastisol, UV, & Solvent-Based Ink. It will also work for short run water based inks. However, if you are printing high Quantities using water based inks you can add Diazo or use an emulsion Hardener to accomplish that.

If using water based ink, how long would the emulsion last without adding diazo? What is considered a "long run"?

Without adding diazo or hardener you can get around +/- 200 prints depending on your design. If you mainly print Water-Based inks we recommend a Dual Cure Emulsion like Ecotex WR-Blue.

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🎨 Ready, Set, Print: The Pro’s Choice for Flawless Screens!

BUILT TO LAST - Ultra durable emulsion designed for professional exposure units, ensuring crisp, long-lasting prints.
SKILL LEVEL FRIENDLY - Perfect for rookies and pros alike—consistent results every time.
ECONOMICAL RELIABLE - Over 12 months shelf life means less waste and more print sessions.
EFFORTLESS APPLICATION - Premixed and pre-sensitized for instant use—no mixing, no hassle.
UNIVERSAL COMPATIBILITY - Seamlessly works with all plastisol and UV inks for versatile printing.

Ecotex AP-Blue is a premium, ready-to-use screen printing emulsion designed for professional and hobbyist printers alike. This 1-gallon, pre-sensitized formula offers ultra durability and fast drying, compatible with plastisol and UV inks. With a shelf life exceeding 12 months and made in the USA, it ensures consistent, high-quality prints while minimizing prep time and waste.

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Manufacturer	Screen Print Direct
Part number	ETEX-APBLU
Item Weight	4.7 Kilograms
Product Dimensions	22.86 x 20.32 x 22.86 cm; 4.7 kg
Item model number	ETEX-APBLU
Size	128 Fl Oz (Pack of 1)
Color	Blue
Finish	Silk
Material	Silk
Item Package Quantity	1
Coverage	Full
Special Features	Fast-Drying
Specific uses	Interior
Batteries Included?	No
Batteries Required?	No

Ecotex AP-Blue - All Purpose Ready to Use Screen Printing Emulsion 1 Gallon ETEX-APBLU

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