Announcing: MAXSYS Wireless Remote for CT-vacs

[JesseC]

Rick,

This is great execution! About a month ago I posted a question about how to trigger the vaccum for hose clean up without actually walking over the vaccum. There were some descent ideas, but none that I liked. I started looking at the second outlet and was thinking about an option for using that, from their I thought something along the lines of what you have put together would be ideal, but lack the knowledge. I figured I would shelf the idea until I had the time and money to research and design it. Im glad that you took the leap and I didnt have to. I hope you do well with it.

One thing that I was going to look into and I dont know if you have considered or is even availible is a larger, more perminant location remote. For my application I plan on plumbing a basic dust colletion system with a clean up hose coiled in the main working area and would prefer larger buttons that are perminantly mounted, versus small buttons that are swinging from a key chain.

Keep up the good work.

Jesse

 

[Rick Christopherson]

About a month ago I posted a question about how to trigger the vaccum for hose clean up without actually walking over the vaccum.

Yes, I know! Why do you think I said the secrecy was killing me.  [big grin] [big grin] [big grin]

 

[Rick Christopherson]

The plastic finish samples showed up this morning. The color and texture is so close to the original Festool housing that you wouldn't know the Maxsys coverplate wasn't from Festool--well of course, except for my embossed logo.  [big grin]

The injection mold manufacturer said they have an end-of-quarter hole in their schedule, and can give me a 12-day turnaround at no up-charge.  [thumbs up]

 

[Mike2014]

Rick
Preordered mine! Just want to say this is a awesome idea thx for coming up with it. I just finished a large job and I can't tell you how many times I switched from tooling to vacuuming and had to go switch at the ct. This will be a huge time saver. Thx for also not making it a hard cost to justify I personally feel it is a very buyer freindly price to cover a some what small niche market size and you could have taken advantage of people like a certain red tool company tends to do with specialized products. So thank you

 

[johnleve]

Rick,

Just placed a preorder.  I apologize if this has been asked and answered but when should I expect to receive it?

John

 

[chewy]

What a clever product you've came up with !!! 

 

[Rick Christopherson]

Rick,

Just placed a preorder.  I apologize if this has been asked and answered but when should I expect to receive it?

John

I've been kind of careful to not give a specific ship date yet, but still imply that it is very soon. It could be as soon as 2 weeks, but if anything gets held up in shipping, I wouldn't want to state that as a promise.

 

[jimbo51]

Will this work with the new CT SYS? I imagine not, but just curious.

 

[Rick Christopherson]

The thought had crossed my mind earlier today, but then I considered the intent of the CT-SYS. Given its nature, I don't see there be very much demand for wireless activation. Knowing Festool engineering, I also doubt the control board would support the function either.

 

[Cheese]

Hey Rick...just curious if you've had the opportunity to look into the CT 22 yet...I'm not in a hurry, just curious to know if this has a chance of becoming a reality.

 

[Rick Christopherson]

Hey Rick...just curious if you've had the opportunity to look into the CT 22 yet...I'm not in a hurry, just curious to know if this has a chance of becoming a reality.

I just checked it out. There is plenty of room for it, and installation would be easier than I expected. The CT22 should start the same as a 26, but for some reason I couldn't get mine to start. But maybe mine is defective, because there's no reason why it didn't. I suppose you could test yours for auto start, but I can't tell you how to do that in a public thread.

 

[7sec153]

Looks great, I ordered one today.  I think some would complain buying a roll of toilet paper these days when it still gets the job done.

It's nice to see people stepping up to the plate supporting our tools in the aftermarket section. 

Cheers

 

[L.J]

Congrats on an innovative and convenient idea, Rick. There will be naysayers but I hope it goes well for you.

I find stepping over to the vac turning it off/on simple and reliable. I too love innovation, However this my be a case of a solution looking for a problem.

Ok' so you won't be buying it !!!

 

[L.J]

The thought had crossed my mind earlier today, but then I considered the intent of the CT-SYS. Given its nature, I don't see there be very much demand for wireless activation. Knowing Festool engineering, I also doubt the control board would support the function either.

I can see a use for this !!! I'm patiently waiting for the CT Sys for use mainly for my BHC-18 and to clean up after cutting walls,etc. I'm an Electrician by trade and being able to trigger the vac while on a ladder drilling a ceiling or wall would be very helpful. I currently have a CT-26 and you can imagine how cumbersome that is to drag around for a small job. I'm still ordering your product regardless.

 

[jimbo51]

Plug the CT SYS into the CT26 and then use the remote to turn both on and off. Uses a bit more electricity but give you the extra portability.

 

[L.J]

Plug the CT SYS into the CT26 and then use the remote to turn both on and off. Uses a bit more electricity but give you the extra portability.

Brilliant !!!!

 

[jdm5]

Wouldn't the FastCap solution be a potential good choice for the CTL SYS?

FastCap Vacuum Control

(I've pre-ordered the MAXSYS system for my CT vac's, but this seems like it might be a better solution for the CTL SYS?)

 

[L.J]

Wouldn't the FastCap solution be a potential good choice for the CTL SYS?

FastCap Vacuum Control

(I've pre-ordered the MAXSYS system for my CT vac's, but this seems like it might be a better solution?)

For the CTL-SYS yes but the integrated system would be preferred on the bigger vacs.

 

[curt boyer]

The Fastcap remote works great for the vacuum but any thing over 10amps draw including the vac will burn them up. I've gone through three remotes using them with a sander and vac combo. Now I just use the remotes for the vac only.
Cheers
Curt

 

[L.J]

The Fastcap remote works great for the vacuum but any thing over 10amps draw including the vac will burn them up. I've gone through three remotes using them with a sander and vac combo. Now I just use the remotes for the vac only.
Cheers
Curt

15 amps should be minimum,major oversight !!!!