Festool CT 15 Dust Extractor Review

An overview of the new Festool CT 15 HEPA Dust Extractor
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[@Noamchomsky264]

11,000 views only 167 likes ? This is some great info. I watched every video on this dust extractor and this is the first I have heard you can purchase the hose garage separately . That is a big deal . Thank You sir :)

[@bigredracingdog466]

I've never understood why people are so stingy with their likes. They don't cost anything.

[@HAXMAN]

Thanks for this video. I just ordered the ct15 after watching and then ordered a bunch of your adapters off Etsy.

[@williamsmith9026]

Adapters?🤔

[@azul8811]

Please tell us which hose and tool adapters you found most helpful. What brand tools do you usually use with the CT15?

[@jasonnaubur8759]

Didn't think there would be a modding scene for a shop vacuum, ha ha. Great comparison, thanks. Mine is ordered.

[@ramcummins7879]

I have the CT 26 and the track saw and it was one of the best investment I ever made, I don't even use my dewalt table saw anymore , I do finished carpentry and I tell u festool dust extractor is the best on the market

[@Wood_Slice]

The anti-static hose to add on prevents dust from sticking to it because of static electricity not just shock, in addition to not catching on the edges of tables and tarcks.

[@paula.the.wannabe.hauler]

Bluetooth? On a dust extractor? My mind is boggled 😮😂🤪

[@pyt2music]

Really great comparison. You have one of the best overviews of the new way that’s festool is going that I have not seen on any other channel. Keep making more videos Great work 👍🏽

[@andrewgrabowski8733]

Great Review. I had just ordered my CT15 and knew I was going to miss the hose garage. Now I don't have to!

[@madhungarian3024]

You know, that's the thing about Festool prices. They seem crazy high (and they are!), but when you look at the other premium tools and brands, not the sort of stuff you find at Home Depot, it turns out that Festool's prices aren't actually so far out of line.

[@scottwatson5767]

ok man you sold me on it, Lol showed it to my wife and added it to the cart. great buy!!! you better be getting a kick back from festool.

[@ArchCityCraftsman]

Strong review buddy keep it up.

[@jeremys5904]

Dont buy a new Fein vacuum. I learned the hard way and it was a piece of junk, lost suction, turned on randomly by itself, filter clogged...and the bags are $130 for 3 plastic trash bags. Turbo 2 XAC is the worst tool i ever owned. Bought a Festool and its smooth as butter!!!

[@fuZzZFiA]

Thanks for the comparison (not just for "Guys" though).

[@brianelder3459]

Outstanding video! By far the best video out there for explaining the differences between the different models.

[@likeafamily4life]

You may have single-handedly swayed me to buy the CT 15 over any of the makita options or otherwise that I've been looking at prior. This really does look like the most versatile and refined option for the price point. The 3 year warranty and documented brand trust this product has is also a plus! I really do like the optional handle, but at $100 that's a bit steep IMO, $50 sounds more reasonable to me. Anyways, thanks for the info!

[@NorthWalesCampers]

I’ve been in the market for a decent dust extractor for some time but as a hobbyist couldn’t justify the prices for the midi. A joiner pal of mine has the midi and I’ve used that quite a bit recently and it’s great. I stumbled on the CT15 and had to get it. Managed to get it for a great price at only £230 English pounds thanks for the great comparison and review. This to me alone has justified my purchase. Thanks again.

[@paula.the.wannabe.hauler]

£230? Where from my friend??? 😮😊

[@NorthWalesCampers]

@@paula.the.wannabe.hauler unfortunately that was in 2021 but they never completed the order blaming festool for lack of stock. Personally I think they realised they’d price it incorrectly and then the following year but it up by another £130 on top of the original price I’d purchased for and then the sale was cancelled.

[@paulsmith1981]

All M class dust extractors are very expensive. A $100 vac doesn't have anywhere near the same filtration. Clean air on a building site is expensive.

[@bestyoutubernonegraternumber1]

Health + Accuracy are the most expensive aspects of tools! Indeed!

[@madhungarian3024]

Just got mine, as a second CT Vac. Such a cute little thing. Got the optional handle for it too. I can tell you that i'm immediately wishing it had bluetooth capability, but i'm not wishing it $300 worth.

[@jimmytwizzle7836]

Yet we don’t see either in use or get to hear the noise levels!

[@Mowers11]

This is a very good review of the ct15. I was considering getting the committee but now I may get the 15 and just buy the new garage for it.

[@mcattack2009]

The tip on the hose garage is amazing, thank you! You've got me thinking about getting the CT15 instead of mini\midi. I don't care about adding bluetooth later, but the hose and potential to add a systainer on top makes this a real good option.

[@empeg9000]

This is going to be great for me. I’ve have an older ts55 and a domino so this will be great for me.

[@zaldyvar]

Thanx for sharing. I’ve been checking them online and for a new DIYer I am nit ready for $600-$800 Dust extractor. Now the CT15 I could possibly go for . Thank you for sharing and it helps. Subs 👏👌

[@tonyzeh]

Thanks for the info on the Festool Vacs. On the Anti-static hoses. it's not so much about getting shocked by the hose, but rather all the saw dust sticking to the hose making for harder cleanup. Just my experience. Have my CT15 showing up today. Have an older CT26 and Midi. May look at getting the hose garage upgrade, thanks for that info.

[@rsox38]

Will the filter cleaning lever from the MIDI also fit onto the CT15 once the hose garage has been swapped?

[@resetter]

Its a shame the antistatic hose is so expensive so when getting that one separate together with the hose garage, it seems the midi is the one for me. Thanks again for this really informational video I just bought myself a DF500 and you have helped me immensely with the comparison for a shopvac. Greeting from the Netherlands

[@VacMaster2020]

What about vacuuming your house normally what’s the CT 15

[@hboss30]

I didn't know that i could buy the house garage for the entry level one I could live without the Bluetooth anyways I ordered the midi and I spent the over $300 over the CT 15 I think the house is a good step up too

[@MrOreyes89]

Literally buying it right after checking the your review thx!

[@xeren45]

Pretty sure the CT15E has an anti-static hose too (it should say "AS" on it, i just doesn't have the braiding on it.

[@Jeremy_810]

Great comparison. The CT15 along with one of their orbital sanders will be my first Festool anything. If it makes sanding less miserable, I'll be happy.

[@cindyhammack68]

I just ordered the exact same things.

[@Jeremy_810]

@@cindyhammack68 I've been on the fence since the $50 price increase. Been thinking about getting the midi & the Bluetooth remote that goes on the hose since I use a lot of cordless tools now.

[@66meikou]

I was on the fence about the 15. Sold! I was hoping you had a link so you got a kickback. Don't seems to see one. :/

[@fotopdo]

Thanks great video! One minor point for people looking at the CT-15, the power cord wrap shown on the back is not included. It does come on the MIDI, but there is also one included with push handle, vac acc storage unit. I was the textbook CT-15 customer, new to Festool only owning the Domino. A bit later I got a Festool sander and the CT-15 was just cheap enough to work. I love it, but at the same time I am considering moving up to the MIDI. On location I find myself wishing I had every upgrade the Midi offers. The garage would be so helpful to keep the hose safely stored when not needed, and the systainer dock would be great for bringing tools into a location and working from during the day. The brake would keep it from rolling on uneven surfaces. And the anti static hose is much nicer. That said the CT is still great. I did buy an anti static hose that lives in my shop mounted to a diy boom arm, and the basic hose stays in the van. Great tip on the hose garage fitting the CT.

[@kelvinp7899]

Hey I like your review, thanks,

[@JGV_IX]

The MIDI really is worth the extra money depending on what you need. Either way - great equipment and great value. Thanks for the review!

[@williamsmith9026]

Nice detail on feature differences. I had no idea they made something this cheap. Now I really hate the sysvac because it has no suction control and this is cheaper. I do use the sysvac for my table saw dust pirt with a dust deputy and it does kick ass tho

[@Sadowsky46]

Is the filter the same? The Midi is dust class L or M, the 15 is not classified.

[@paulmaryon9088]

Great review thanks dude, got the ct17, for all the reasons you pointed out, off to get the ct15 now thanks to your great review, cheers from the UK, stay safe

[@samsingh2042]

Boy, US is expensive on festool, UK that is $290 ,2023 price

[@ejicon3099]

Great review. Thanks for posting this.

[@danahorton9841]

You didn’t say anything about the bag !?! I’d love to hear your take.

[@williamparker6649]

This is by far the best review on the ct15e that I have found. I just ordered one! I already have the antistatic hose.

[@guillz925]

Picked up the 15 2 weeks ago thanks to your video, it works great. I was looking at the hose garage option but it looks like there may end up being a hole on the side where the filter cleaner handle would be on the midi. Have you tried the conversion yet?

[@guillz925]

@@toolcurve I put an order in for the garage but they're on back order everywhere so we'll see when is shows up. I was thinking the same thing about the hole, time to put the 3D printer to use.

[@cstephens00]

@@toolcurve Just put the hose garage on my CT15. Soon as you've got the 3d printed part for that hole, you can take my money! :)

[@bigboper111]

love mine it lives with my kapex miter saw station

[@MrJimtimslim]

Good review and I just ordered mine after watching

[@crashgordon25]

Solid review. I appreciate the video

[@tchauish]

You didn't turn it on? I want to listen to heard how loud

[@janverelst1804]

Can you use it without a vacuum bag?

[@laawedreteip]

Good revieuw i go for the 15

[@orestwitiw213]

Awesome review! I just used my Makita 1219L for the first time and after a few cuts the sawdust was all over the saw! I hooked up a small shop vac to see if it would help control the dust and it did. Based on your review I will be buying the CT15 Mini because it looks like it will do everything that I want it to do better than a shop vac! I really like your tip on the Hose Garage and I’ll see how much it costs. Thanks for the great review from Northern Ontario. Oh and I liked and subscribed 👍

[@michaelrobinson9643]

In Australia Festool are trying to present this as a cleanup vac not Tool dust extraction, and pushing people to go to the CT15M MIdi at AU$300 more. In Australia there is no "L" class so the CT15 comes with HEPA Filter and is therefore as good as the M class except it does not have auto off sensor or the nicer hose and on top hose storage. The CT15 now comes with a black anti-static hose too.

[@bobfalk2896]

nice review

[@jeffreysmith5018]

I have 2 of these CT15’s and they are great values. I use them as dedicated collectors on my miter saw and overhead dust collection for my table saw. They work very well.

[@shaynesabala]

I was looking for a tool box when I can across the old version of this dust extractor. I have a garage shop that I only have half of it to use at this point so room is a big issue. I made a DYI cyclone with a shop vac and it worked but what a pain. Hard to empty, heavy and way too big. When I came across the old version of this for 100$ I jumped on it. I added a cyclone that sits on top and I can't believe how well it works. I was ready to spend 1100 to 1500 on a dust collecting system but this works so well I'm staying with this set up. If you are considering one of these for a small shop consider this. All of their collectors basically have the same CFM, It's so close it doesn't matter. Add a cyclone and not only will you increase the efficiency, you will eliminate the need to replace the expensive bags and the expensive filter. Pick the least expensive and add a cyclone to the top. You can thank me later.

[@ericrickert3045]

I bought this model at Woodcraft for $419. In retrospect, I should have bought a higher level one for this reason: it did not have the non-static hose, did not include the attachment to wrap the power cord, and the top you cannot roll up the hose and store it (there is a bungee cord instead. On the other hand, it is high quality. I bought the upgraded hose for about $150. I need to buy the cord attachment and the hose garage. If I bought the larger one that is more expensive, then I would have gotten all I wanted for a total price less than what I will put out. My conclusion is it is a great dust extractor. I bought it for my sander.

[@1960fusion]

i have a CT 48 and am going to purchase the ct 15 for a dedicated vac for my Kapex...they are $399.00 now 😞

[@MustPassTruck]

It's good if you only want it for a wood working shop. Don't believe it will meet osha requirements for concrete work and is dry vac only. I could be wrong on that.

[@summoning111]

Great, informative video. My small concern regarding this platform (and I admittedly know nothing about festool vacs) is that the auto feature is limited to tools with max 1600w ? Is that right? Some (not many) of my tools have higher wattage, mostly the ones creating most dust.

[@frankrossi5019]

I just bought the RO 125. I have a dust collect that I can connect to most of my tools except my sander. I made a down draft table for sanding but it lacks a lot to keep down the dust. I manly finish sand cutting boards. So do you think the the CT 15 would connect to the RO 125 sander and get read of the dust?

[@marcpinto1010]

Does anyone have this item number from Festool? I’m looking to purchase the new CT but I want the garage hood with T lock.

[@theclouses2984]

Can I connect the Festool CT 15 E Dust Extractor to my Festool RTS 400 sander?

[@Northdeltawoodworks]

Does the extractor come on automatically whenever you start the corded tool *if the tool is plugged into* the extractor?

[@MIKEC2000]

Did they up the voltage on the plug? Surfprep don’t work with the midi

[@Benmeglei1]

The anti static hose is everything. Are you even a woodworker if you lack that green hose🤔

[@Arational]

Note that the bags for the new Midi do not fit the old Midi. Be careful when you order replacements.

[@SwapnilBhartiya]

Only think I didn't see was actual suction or it doing actual work.

[@jeewahassan800]

hello Madeline, vous faites la publicité de certaines marques et vous le faites bien et je vous fais confiance. J'aime bien vôtre façon de vous exprimer et vous êtes convaincantes et douces. Seulement cette marque Festool n'existe pas dans mon île. Je pense que je vais pouvoir trouver quelque chose de similaire d'une marque différente. En tous les cas lz fait de vous voir, de vous entendre me fait beaucoup de bien. Je crois que nous sommes compatible. Merci beaucoup pour les conseils et les démonstrations. Vous ne me quittez pas et je rêve de vous même les yeux ouverts. Vos vidéos m'intéressent énormément. Continuez à en produire d'autres.Merci Madeline, Ciao

[@richardchristian6974]

I noticed that your CT-15 has cord wrap storage, while mine does not.

[@richitchycooper]

If you change the top of the ct15 to the midi, can it then use the Bluetooth function?

[@robbrown6667]

Great Review and I will be buying this as soon as I have saved the money!

[@lachlanstewart92]

Thanks for the review, made choosing a vacuum so much easier!

[@pauljohn8786]

What hose garage will fit the ct15 will any midi hose do it?

[@MaxSunflower]

Hi what class dust filter and dust bag does this use please?

[@christopherdekonstrukt444]

Can the CT be hooked to tools or can only be used as a vacuum?

[@callevi1791]

Can you use the Oneida sys cyclone u,it ate with this little guy?

[@stankolodin5586]

CT 15 + cyclone = budget set-up?

[@richardkilmer2266]

What kind of bag does it use? Is the bag reusable? Thanks

[@wiolettawozniak958]

Works great with my Wen tracks.

[@EscobarStyle]

Question.. does the CT 15 hose connect with Dewalt products? Like the palm sander and chop saw?? Thank you

[@EscobarStyle]

@@toolcurve thanks for the reply! I just bought it 😊 from your site

[@foxwoodworking8759]

I have the CT MIDI and Bluetooth remote, the BT is great and lets me vacuum between jobs, etc. without going to the MIDI on the opposite side of my bench. Good review and I am in the market for a second CT and would like to save a little and get the CT15E but honestly for a little more will likely get a second MIDI. By the time you add hose garage, etc. and all and the fact that a BT battery would never work with the CT15.

[@foxwoodworking8759]

The anti static hose is very nice but I have never been shocked working with wood.

[@twanjanssen5588]

Is it also wet vaccum cleaner ?

[@disciple777]

Awesome video! How is the silver hose on the ct 15 compared to the green hose on the midi? Is the silver hose similar in quality to the upgraded by Ridgid?

[@Fictitious_Character]

Older comment I know but I ordered a Festool hose and was sure I was ordering the new braided style and received the silver non antistatic. This was at the beginning of 2021 and everything was back ordered so I just kept it. I have it on a CT 26 and while it is not antistatic it seems to be of good quality like my other older ribbed Festool hoses. I will add that antistatic isn't just for the user though. It is also so sawdust doesn't accumulate on the hose itself and create a fire hazard.

[@dorcas8021]

Does anyone know if there is a difference in the filtration level? If one wanted to use this for say vacuuming LEAD dust?

[@williamsmith9026]

Well if the bags are the same as the rest along with the post bag filter then you are golden. Like he said. The post filter with the white disposable bags in use never even gets dirty. I occasionally manage to get some fine dust on mine. Usually its concrete related.... I have 3 of these and punish them greatly. Nothing better I know of Edit: I am a painter and I work on tons of old buildings. Nothing that goes into these things comes out

[@robcole1341]

Thank you, I was not sure what to buy

[@marknylund1808]

What bit did you use to replace the ct 15 top?

[@oz1751]

I recently got the CT 15 thanks to your review. Great value! But mine doesn’t have the extension cord holder on the back. I see yours does. I haven’t been able to find that as an accessory. Did you retrofit yours from another vac? Or did your CT 15 come that way? Thoughts?

[@madhungarian3024]

Mine didn't either. But the optional handle thing that i bought did include the extension cord holder as a separate sub-piece. I guess without it you're supposed to coil the cord inside the garage (i think i've seen Festool pictures showing that). Where this guy got his CT15 cord wrap handle from, was presumably he took the cord wrap handle off his new CT Midi there and put it on the CT15, since the optional handle he bought for the Midi had replaced it.

[@davidlovell4390]

Thank you.

[@pf5658]

Don’t call it a vac. It’s a dust extractor. 😂 Awesome little beast. I own the Midi. You can actually add Bluetooth to older Midi. I did it to my vac. You must have meant Mini?

[@pf5658]

@@toolcurve Ok so maybe I’m wrong. Just know that I was able to add it my midi because it has the port. What country are you in? I know they have variety in these depending on your country, region.

[@pf5658]

@@toolcurve I live in the US too. Just bought mines a little over two years or less now I believe. I find that strange.

[@JHorvathCinema]

What do you think about this for a job site dust extractor? I was looking at the larger makita, but this looks like a no brainer unless I’m missing something

[@ronaldkemp1877]

Where is the part number for the hose storage ?

[@marcpinto1010]

@@ronaldkemp1877 let me know if you find out. I’m looking as well!

[@frankgonzalez3070]

what are the cfm's on these models?

[@chuckgrumble5440]

all i know is the mini/midi upgraded versions with BT have 130cfm and their bigger vacuums like the 26 have 137cfm

[@Igor-q3f]

That’s not an anti static hose, can’t use it with power tools. When you’ll start buying extras that’s not anymore the best option.

[@quepexdamn]

What about noise?

[@williamsmith9026]

They are super quite. I have 2 ct 26 and a sysvac.. when I break out the shop vac for slop work it is a good reminder of how good I've got it

[@Fictitious_Character]

This is a good comparison video. I run a few Festool vacs in the field a couple 26's and a 36ac for the drywall sander. One of the 26's is almost 10yrs old and I was waiting for it to die before buying a new one and had already decided on a slightly smaller vac for ease of transport and mobility on site. I was considering the 15 or the Midi as I already knew most of the parts were interchangeable. Ultimately I went with the Midi because many of the missing features were ones I wanted and by the time you do the upgrades to a 15 the costs are similar without the bluetooth. For me the hose, hose garage, wheel lock, and cord wrap are features I feel are worth it.

[@scottallen606]

perfect side by side that i was looking for! Thanks!!!

[@Hvn1957]

Talking about comparable vacuums and prices, the Fein Turbo I is comparable in size, has auto start and is a little cheaper. I like both companies. I own the Festool for my home shop, and we use the Feins at our working shop. Both are very quiet and well made. Both benefit from using bags! Use those bags, folks! I have an almost twenty year old Fein Mini Turbo that’s missing a wheel, broken housing, scratched to hell, and still running smooth. Great review!

[@jeremys5904]

The new Fein vacs are junk compared to the old ones! I just found out the hard way.

[@patrujo]

Excellent, great to know I can add storage garage and other parts from the midi.

[@allenl9214]

Did you turn on the vacuum to test in the video or did I miss it in the video?

[@learningthehardway6186]

Will this still be suitable for a dust extractor from a sander? I e heard horror stories of festool denying warranty service for vacs connected to a dust deputy, citing that static buildup fried the electronics. Wondering if constant dust through the non anti static hose would cause the same.

[@nixonn3]

Good question. Very vague if using a suction hose with any tool on any surface will cause issues with static shock or as you say issues with tool

[@chuckgrumble5440]

sounds like they want to sell more bags

[@daveengstrom9250]

If Festool was smart they would cut the price in half and then everyone would be buying them. But they are greedy. Plastic and a few electronic parts is not that expensive.

[@christopherr7195]

had to put this at 1.5.. your talk speed is crazy slow.. kinda wild