festool systainer vac review | dave stanton | ctl sys

[@hovermotion]

It is a good unit....I use it for micro and small smart repairs, Also for heating up aerosols up in the when too cold via the exhaust port.

[@adammartin9607]

ovee the next few years I will be changing my truck over to festool with most of the gear. that vac is a great tool for coming through at the end of each day when I do my fixouts. i keep a tidy work area so I wouldn't be taxing the vac.

[@DavidStanton]

+Adco Martin I have found their gear to be very reliable and accurate. I still use my Dewalt gear as well but Festool just works better for me.

[@mky3003]

i bought it, when it was brand new and i absoluuuutly love it!

[@DavidStanton]

+JonnyK2025 . Glad that it has lived up to your expectations.

[@ParfaitParquet]

The bit no one tells that you did its a blower too great video helped me confirm its use for sanding stairs with the RO90 sander good combo

[@DavidStanton]

Glad it helped

[@carpenter33]

thanks for the review just bought one today. I have two complaints price off course and that the garage sys is too small.

[@DavidStanton]

Hi carpenter33. I have heard people say the hose garage is too small before. I don't think the design has been changed since I got mine but I can get the hose and power lead that are supplied with the CTL SYS into the garage quite easily. I take a little time and coil the hose in first and then wind the cord up and place around the handle. All fits below the top of the garage. Something to consider is if the garage was larger then the bulk of the machine would not be as convenient.

[@patrickbaughman2917]

Another very interesting video Dave... and I'm also struck by the contrast between the "high technology" of the Festool products in your workshop and the high quality of the tools in your grand dads tool box. Both are enviable! Happy New Year to you!

[@DavidStanton]

+Patrick Baughman I reckon Arthur would have loved Festool!

[@billystray7007]

I like this vac, I didn't notice it until right after I bought a midi for the truck this one is even more portable

[@DavidStanton]

+William Strahan . It is a great little machine but not a competitor for the mini and midi. 3.5 litres is a small collection so I advise a longlife bag. The positive side is it is ultra small, very quiet and very convenient.

[@billystray7007]

I just feel like I'd bring it in more often

[@alrasekhoon1]

I really love your channel, do you think the ctl sys is worth it to buy in 2019 for occasional wood projects greetz from holland 👍

[@DavidStanton]

Thanks for the compliment M L. I use the ctl sys a lot and also with a separator. That make it work longer.

[@c-mt6294]

@@DavidStanton Thanks for the excellent review, I’ve just bought a CTL SYS so now the bluetooth version i’ve been waiting for will be released😃

[@ClothstudioCa]

David! stop doing Festool videos... i keep buying everything you review! keep up the good work!

[@DavidStanton]

If I were see a tool I liked the look of in another brand to review do you think you would be tempted?

[@ClothstudioCa]

yes probably... you break down the functionality in a simple and straighforward way. if it's a decent tool!

[@DavidStanton]

Thanks, that is a great compliment!

[@theglitzychic1]

Do you like to use this any of your saws? I have the track saw and I like that this is small.

[@DavidStanton]

Katarina Butterfield, only for small jobs. You can use it with a cyclone or separator and it is pretty good.

[@joshtargo6834]

I want. The long life bags can be dumped out and re-used?

[@DavidStanton]

+Joshua Targownik as per all festool longlife bags. The bag in the video is not a long life bag.

[@brentwoodshutters9169]

Hi Dave I'm a big fan of your Festool videos as I'm just starting too purchase the kit got my Festool Hoover today can't wait to give it ago was wondering could you use the ts55 to chase wall out for cable ect ?

[@DavidStanton]

Not the best tool for it. The TS55 can use a diamond blade but it is for compressed cement sheet products. Festool sell a grinder designed for masonry chasing that runs on the same tracks. www.festool.com.au/epages/tooltechnic.sf/en_AU/?ObjectPath=/Shops/tooltechnic/Categories/diamond-cutters

[@brentwoodshutters9169]

thanks for the reply david i will have a look and keep up the festool videos

[@erikderuiter7475]

I have many Festool machines but the CTL is a disappointment. The safety valve activated way too much, loosing a lot of vacuum power even with an 1/4 'full' dust bag. I also have the largest vacuum cleaner of Festool which is amazing and doesn't have/need sucha safety valve (but too heavy for me to carry upstairs.)

[@ErikAnderson1]

Nice small Vac!

[@christschool]

Dave, can you tell me if this new dust extractor works for your Kapex? I'm looking to purchase one of these to hook up to my Kapex in my small shop. This could be a good send if it works with the Kapex.

[@DavidStanton]

Yes it will but I think it will fill up with sawdust very quickly as it is only 3.5 litres.

[@johnguzman1964]

Hi David. Thanks again for the review. Im actually thinking on getting one to pair with my domino df500 and both will be housed in a assembly table. What is your take on this? Thanks

[@nearafar4974]

@@DavidStanton what do you think of this, plus the festool cyclone under a kapex? Ultimate small space extractor?

[@jennykessler2002]

i'm a tool novice who just bought a house with lead paint. i want something i just go around the house and vacuum friction points once a week. would you rec this, or maybe a dustless technologies backpack model? the lead dust stays totally contained? (why is there dust where you take out the bag?)

[@DavidStanton]

Hi Jenny Kessler! This machine is not suitable for hazardous materials.

[@tobermorywomble23]

Dave, almost a year on, how has this gone in your shop? I'm tossing up this and a midi, mostly for sanding and domino work, but I'm still wondering if it fills up too quickly in real world usage.

[@DavidStanton]

I would buy the midi for constant work. This sys vac is a vac that is great for clean up and very small jobs. I typically empty the bag when only 1/3rd full as the bypass valve render the vac useless if the bag is clogged at all.

[@Harolddespui]

Found something weird. In the USA this model is HEPA certified. In Europe not.

[@DavidStanton]

You can fit a hepa filter to the unit if it did not come with one.

[@Harolddespui]

@@DavidStanton Thanks for your reply. I have another question for you. The mini/midi are noisier, but the motor can be turned down. If you turn them down to the same sound level of the SYS, is suction power the same then as the SYS or less?

[@chrishepburn6324]

Great video .want one for my dust deputy,perfect.thanks david

[@DavidStanton]

+Chris hepburn . Pleasure Chris. See it in use with the dust deputy and blue board cutting, diamond blade here. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fWTWYX5prNhnkK8

[@chrishepburn6324]

+David Stanton thanks david

[@christianrosas2825]

Hi I have a question tha one works on outlets in USA?

[@DavidStanton]

+Christian Rosas . I think it would be ok on a 240 volt outlet so all sorts of issues for you guys in North America. Apparently it is on the NAINA list.

[@Pete.G]

Another festo product I want but don't need. Dangit Dave! :D

[@DavidStanton]

+Pete G Why not spoil yourself Pete? I love it because I have no excuse to leave a vac behind now...it's so small and fits in easily. lol.

[@eddraper]

Agreed. This little devil is a wonder! Put this baby on a SYS ROLL with your tools and a-way you go. Funnest piece of kit I've had in a while...

[@billystray7007]

will it not serve as an extracter for tools

[@DavidStanton]

+William Strahan . Yes William. I realised what the question was a moment after I posted the reply. Have a look at the follow up answer.

[@wallacelux]

? What? Can it be used an dust extractor for tools?

[@ozpolly1]

Mis this available to buy in Australia?

[@DavidStanton]

Hi Ash Pollard. It is discontinued.

[@kraeckelium]

You simply show everything I wanted to know about this machine, nice vids David.

[@ejicon3099]

This vac has just one single speed correct?

[@DavidStanton]

Correct.

[@billystray7007]

Is it not suitable for tool hook up ?

[@DavidStanton]

+William Strahan . Sorry William, not sure what you mean? Can you please expand on the question?

[@DavidStanton]

+David Stanton . Ok, I think I have it. Yes, you can hook up a sander etc to it. I show the ETS being used and it is great but a long life bag would be advisable to be more economical in the long term.

[@adrcamacho1]

I'm getting one

[@DavidStanton]

I love mine. Make sure you keep the bag emptied and it will work very well.

[@adrcamacho1]

David Stanton THANKS, I'll get the MIDI later this winter. This unit will work perfect for the smaller project i complete for customers.

[@christschool]

Too bad you can't buy it in the U.S., for some odd reason.

[@DavidStanton]

+christschool In time you probably will be able to. My understanding on Festool releases is that Europe gets first release and Australia not long after. This unit has been available in the UK for a while now. I think we are all on 230-240 volt. The US being on 110 volt may need to wait for different voltage motors? Also, there are a lot more people in US than Australia, 20 x's that of Australia's population.

[@christschool]

***** That's an excellent point. 110v is much harder on motors than 230-240 and with such a small motor, perhaps there isn't one that meets Festool's standards on the market yet that will fit the systainer.

[@prefect111]

+christschool This will be out in May

[@richardflaherty2373]

I am getting one for the wife.

[@DavidStanton]

Hope she likes it!

[@philippemailloux6351]

Great videos Dave 👍🏻 What’s the black and red systainer i seen in the background and where did you get it?

[@DavidStanton]

Thank you philippe mailloux ! They are Protool systainers. Festools other brand. No longer in existence.