Festool Live Episode 49 - CT Basics

Today's episode will feature the CT dust extractor lineup.
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[@CAVjoinery]

I have learned a lot from your channel pal! Thanks from Sheffield

[@ssw77west]

My CT22 is 12 years old now. I haven’t use it as much as I used to as my work has CT’s there. A great unit and reliable still!

[@dbatley41]

Just bought a CT15 along with the ETS EC 150/5. Can't wait to improve my finish sanding process.

[@madhungarian3024]

You're just a day late on the bluetooth remote decommission procedure! I got a second CTVac yesterday, and spent an hour trying to figure out how to 'decommission' one of my remotes so i could bind it to the new CTVac. Even after i eventually found the instructions for the procedure, where i was failing was i didn't really just how long you have to hold down those two buttons! An amazingly long period of time. I guess it's set that long so that they don't accidentally get triggered.

[@Sisu2280]

Just bought the Midi... Fantastic... But it really should come with a brush in the "cleaning kit" - it's the only real way to clean down tools and your work bench. But have to say, the additional Bluetooth module is fantastic for clean-up or when not using the auto-on for tools.

[@Arational]

Note: The bags for the new Bluetooth Midi do not fit the old Midi with the analog dials. Be careful when ordering replacements.

[@garybadger325]

I have a 6 year old CT36 and love it. The only negative is that the upper black plastic housing has been cracking and breaking as you pull the unit around by grabbing the front.edge. Is there an expected life for the plastic housing or did I get one that the plastic was not thick enough to take this use?

[@russhenry8112]

Just bought a 26 vac ,how do secure the cyclone to my 26. I can rotate the large rotating knob,how do I lock the opposite side? Thank you👍🇺🇸

[@brakarzacant3842]

just a question about the extractors,... Would you recommend using the (574866) CT 15l Hepa class extractor on the CAPEX with a 36mm duct hose? Brad from Sydney Australia

[@bestyoutubernonegraternumber1]

Festool should make a power nozzle. Comes with wand, rug beater head, POWERED by the plug on the vacuum so you turn it on and off by turning on the attachment itself. I would use a Festool in my house with one of those.

[@derekgranger8228]

Looking forward to to next week's get together on the domino build but I'm going to have to watch it on replay because I've been dragged out of lockdown and can't get home in time watch live, but hi from des, Harrogate England

[@henrikpedersen2147]

Happy easter to you all from sweden

[@igorverdes]

can you answer if i can use midi on a small wall patches, we painters deal with a lot of different dust and can't fit multiple extractors in the vehicle, special caring the ct 36 ac on small stairways in people's houses just for nail hole patches and a few tapes. i don't understand why everyone says ct sys vac is for painters, that bag clogs fast and it makes weird noise trying to auto clean but still loses a lot of suction.

[@The_Silversurfer]

Great video. Thank you for my training 🎉

[@carguy1312]

Using a sander on drywall plugged into my ct48ac - when hose would touch my leg, I’d feel static. I tucked the bag in and am sure the top and tub contacts are connected. Any ideas?

[@ClashGardener]

I'd probably have your energy if I was sanding with one of those puppies. Haha one day. I once added a led track to my sanding pole head. Needless to say it was as good as it was bad. Great video guys.

[@coppertune9124]

Is the CT15 hose noticeably inferior to the green hose on the other units?

[@lmallard3788]

I have ct midi. Is it comparable with the 36mm hose?

[@misd6697]

can a bag for the ct 36 be used on a ct 26?..asking, as i got a long life bag for a ct36 sent to me by mistake..thanks

[@daviddiannapugh]

Happy Easter Brian! With all your energy you could light a city or even our whole country!

[@brianmosse]

Happy Easter Brizzy.

[@cerberus2881]

Brian, If you could only have one of these Vacs, which one would you get?

[@robintaylor-mockingeemill8223]

Thanks

[@danthechippie4439]

Hi guys, I had a question in regards to the festool extractor, I'm located in Europe and as such all my tools (festool included) are 110v and are plugged into a transformer. I'm currently running my extractor and tool on a 3k transformer however I was recently told I should be using a 5k transformer. Is that true? If so the 5k transformers over here have two 110v outlets and one larger one. Is it recommended to change the plug on my extractor to the larger one? Cheers

[@meperson]

Power consumption for all extractors seems to be

[@JoeC92]

Only reason I sometimes will empty bags is I keep the sawdust for cleaning spills and as a sweeping dust control when wet. But I do it outside with a mask on. Sawdust works great for oil spills in the garage when working on the truck or car.

[@bobt2522]

Can I upgrade my CT 22 to add bluetooth capability? I can't justify replacing the unit.

[@truthserum9157]

I have the CT-26E I got the WiFi remote about 3 years ago, I put the remote on the hose end, I love it for cleaning up with the wand, I’ve never seen the CT22, they say it will fit all CT models if not I think you’ll need to talk to your dealer.

[@srsemenza4376]

The Festool BT module does not work with the older Mini, Midi, orCT22 or 33 .

[@bobt2522]

@@srsemenza4376 Thanks. I didn't think I could add the module to my old dust collector. It is old but still works perfectly.

[@mothers22]

Longlife Bag, it's worth the upfront cost, reusable

[@pf5658]

I own a midi unit and I use it to cleanup my house quite a lot as my house vac even though I own a famous , D- brand vacuum too. Have you guys ever considered making a house vac? I mean you make such good units. I know you make mostly tools and vac for construction but why not.

[@julianweiser9985]

Well you can customize your extractor.

[@pf5658]

@@julianweiser9985 why bother though if the can make one. Several of the other tool companies has released at least a hand vac. Just saw an actual household Ryobi unit at HD recently and I was shocked because I never knew it even existed.

[@tundrawhisperer4821]

What the hell is a “midi”. About the dumbest name ever! Love my CT36 with Bluetooth though!😁👍🏻

[@alexeyandre3560]

I'm positive to festool, but negative to this kind of presentation. Cloun in the circ. Instead of explanation technical detail, for example why we use conical pump, etc, he is moving dust in the room

[@kiheidude]

Too much nonsensical talk instead of just getting to the point of providing information. I’m not looking at Festool YT videos to be entertained. I just need information so I can make an informed decision. Its almost 5 minutes before you even start giving information.

[@freeandcriticalthinker4431]

Is he going to start shouting and dramatizing today? Hope not as then I can watch the video….