Blast gates on the FT Y

[Naildrivingman]

Anyone install two blast gates on the FT Y, allowing the user to have two hoses plugged in simultaneously?

I used 2 ABS couplers with a few wraps of electrical tape to join the blast gates to the Y, then I used some gorilla tape to bridge the joint between the Y and the gates.  Because I have effectively reduced the ID of the system to 1.5” (ID of the coupler) it seems that I have lost a little suction. One hose is the Bob Marino 1.5m x 36mm Kapex hose and the other is a typical 3.5m x 27mm standard hose.

Honestly, I got tired of switching hoses when I would cut and sand. If I have to sacrifice a little extraction for the convenience of switching hoses, I will.  If I can improve extraction by coupling the Y to the gates with typical mission couplers, I can do that as well.  I think the loss of extraction is my perception rather than reality, but I would invite others to comment.

 

[rst]

I use this setup in my shop.  One connection goes to my chopsaw and the other for general cleanup or tool connection.  I do not see any suction drop off.

 

[Naildrivingman]

I use this setup in my shop.  One connection goes to my chopsaw and the other for general cleanup or tool connection.  I do not see any suction drop off.

Thanks [member=25351]rst[/member] It’s probably my imagination, then. It seems my Kapex has more debris around it than before.  How did you join blast gates to your Y...inside bushings or outside couplers?

 

[tjbnwi]

My experience is the same as above.

If you're going to use the Y on a Mini or Midi you need an extension tube.

Tom

 

[epicxt]

I regularly use the y setup with the FT blast gates as well. If you get the FT blast gates you don't need to use any tape. Normally I run a 27mm and 36mm hose off the CT 26 with a WC, and run the chop saw through the midi. Works great.

 

[rst]

I used Festool's Y, it plugs right into vac and their gates plug into Y.  I did use silicone tape to secure the Y as it kept wanting to disconnect.  I actually want to setup another vac location the same way, hoping that the gates show up on Amazon Warehouse.  I bought both other gates at discount...like most Festoys...expensive so I''m willing to wait. 

 

[GarryMartin]

There are *loads* of posts on here where people are using the sort of setup you describe. Some examples;
http://festoolownersgroup.com/festool-jigs-tool-enhancements/permanent-dust-extraction-solution/http://festoolownersgroup.com/festool-tools-accessories/blast-gates-for-festool-y/http://festoolownersgroup.com/festo...gate-for-dust-collectors/msg283719/#msg283719http://festoolownersgroup.com/festool-jigs-tool-enhancements/blast-gates-on-the-ctl-26/

 

[Naildrivingman]

I regularly use the y setup with the FT blast gates as well. If you get the FT blast gates you don't need to use any tape. Normally I run a 27mm and 36mm hose off the CT 26 with a WC, and run the chop saw through the midi. Works great.

I must have overlooked the FT blast gates. I bought my generic gates at Woodcraft and reverse engineered them to work with the FT Y.

I need to get some braided jumper wire to establish continuity back to the CT.

 

[Naildrivingman]

There are *loads* of posts on here where people are using the sort of setup you describe. Some examples;
http://festoolownersgroup.com/festool-jigs-tool-enhancements/permanent-dust-extraction-solution/http://festoolownersgroup.com/festool-tools-accessories/blast-gates-for-festool-y/http://festoolownersgroup.com/festo...gate-for-dust-collectors/msg283719/#msg283719http://festoolownersgroup.com/festool-jigs-tool-enhancements/blast-gates-on-the-ctl-26/

Thanks [member=11629]GarryMartin[/member] I did a search for blast gates, but missed these. I appreciate your input.

 

[epicxt]

I regularly use the y setup with the FT blast gates as well. If you get the FT blast gates you don't need to use any tape. Normally I run a 27mm and 36mm hose off the CT 26 with a WC, and run the chop saw through the midi. Works great.

I must have overlooked the FT blast gates. I bought my generic gates at Woodcraft and reverse engineered them to work with the FT Y.

I need to get some braided jumper wire to establish continuity back to the CT.

For sure. I've blown two motherboards using the grey FT hoses.