CT 26 Dust Collector Assistance

[td_hart05]

I have a need to connect my dust extractor CT 26 to two dust ports at the same time but cannot figure out the hoses and connectors required to do so. I will be connection to an Incra LS Positioner with Wonder Fence (2.25" ID or 2.5" OD) and at the same time connect to Incra's CLEENSWEEP Dust Cabinet mounted underneath the router table which has a 4" port. Can you please suggest the hose and connectors configuration that would suit my needs? I would prefer everything be anti-static if at all possible. Also what would be the best hose to connect my Jet 12" Compound Sliding Miter saw to the extractor?

 

[Roseland]

http://www.powertool-supplies.co.uk/festool-y-piece-antistatic-d-50-sv-as-d-50-v.html

Andrew

 

[Administrator_JSVN]

Welcome to the forum.

The Y-splitter that Andrew linked to is available in the US, product #452898. That will allow you to connect two hoses to a single CT Dust Extractor. It has a blanking plug for when  you only run a single side.

Regarding hoses, any of our hoses will work. Of course, if you are producing larger chips, a larger diameter would be best. Ultimately, you'll need a step down reducer to mate to these devices, which Festool does not make. Something like this:

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Shane

 

[grbmds]

Welcome to the forum.

The Y-splitter that Andrew linked to is available in the US, product #452898. That will allow you to connect two hoses to a single CT Dust Extractor. It has a blanking plug for when  you only run a single side.

Regarding hoses, any of our hoses will work. Of course, if you are producing larger chips, a larger diameter would be best. Ultimately, you'll need a step down reducer to mate to these devices, which Festool does not make. Something like this:

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Shane

27 mm or 36 mm hoses? I couldn't find that information on the Festool Website.

 

[Administrator_JSVN]

Anti-static hoses are here and available in 27, 36 and 50mm diameters.

http://www.festoolusa.com/power-tool-accessories/hepa-dust-extractors/antistatic-hoses

 

[grbmds]

Anti-static hoses are here and available in 27, 36 and 50mm diameters.

http://www.festoolusa.com/power-tool-accessories/hepa-dust-extractors/antistatic-hoses

Does the y-adapter fit all of them?

 

[Administrator_JSVN]

Does the y-adapter fit all of them?

Yes, sir. It's Festool. It's a system.  [wink]

 

[tjbnwi]

Anti-static hoses are here and available in 27, 36 and 50mm diameters.

http://www.festoolusa.com/power-tool-accessories/hepa-dust-extractors/antistatic-hoses

Does the y-adapter fit all of them?

The Y adapter will accept all the hoses. It will not fit on the CT Mini or Midi.

Tom

 

[Administrator_JSVN]

The Y adapter will accept all the hoses. It will not fit on the CT Mini or Midi.

Well, it will fit on the MINI/MIDI, but you will need to use an extension tube for it to clear the hose garage. Good catch though, Tom.

Shane

 

[grbmds]

Sorry, but a specific question, if I attached the Y adapter to the inlet on a CT 48 would the 50 mm hose fit on one of the Y's? Or is it the single side which fits on any hose?

 

[Administrator_JSVN]

Sorry, but a specific question, if I attached the Y adapter to the inlet on a CT 48 would the 50 mm hose fit on one of the Y's? Or is it the single side which fits on any hose?

Any of the hose sizes will fit on either side of the Y-splitter.

Specifically, yes, the 50mm hose will fit on either side when connected to your CT 48.

 

[Wooden Skye]

Will the Y splitter work with a regular shop vac?  I haven't ruled out using my CT26 with my table saw and router table, but don't really want to disconnect hoses all the time, so for those 2 may stick with the shop vac, but this could be just what I am looking for.

 

[grbmds]

Sorry, but a specific question, if I attached the Y adapter to the inlet on a CT 48 would the 50 mm hose fit on one of the Y's? Or is it the single side which fits on any hose?

Any of the hose sizes will fit on either side of the Y-splitter.

Specifically, yes, the 50mm hose will fit on either side when connected to your CT 48.

Great! Thanks. This addresses a specific need of mine. I didn't know it was available.

 

[tjbnwi]

The Y adapter will accept all the hoses. It will not fit on the CT Mini or Midi.

Well, it will fit on the MINI/MIDI, but you will need to use an extension tube for it to clear the hose garage. Good catch though, Tom.

Shane

Does Festool have an extension tube? I could have used it today while running my CMS. The Midi was the closest CT, to lazy to walk over and grab a 22 or 36. If so--Tom throw one in my cart.

Tom

 

[tjbnwi]

Will the Y splitter work with a regular shop vac?  I haven't ruled out using my CT26 with my table saw and router table, but don't really want to disconnect hoses all the time, so for those 2 may stick with the shop vac, but this could be just what I am looking for.

If the Shop Vac has a 2.25" (58 mm) inlet the Y adapter will work.

Tom

 

[AlexThePalex]

The Y adapter will accept all the hoses. It will not fit on the CT Mini or Midi.

Well, it will fit on the MINI/MIDI, but you will need to use an extension tube for it to clear the hose garage. Good catch though, Tom.

Shane

Does Festool have an extension tube? I could have used it today while running my CMS. The Midi was the closest CT, to lazy to walk over and grab a 22 or 36. If so--Tom throw one in my cart.

Tom

They have. Not sure if it's available in the USA tough.

https://www.festool.co.uk/Products/Accessories/Pages/Detail.aspx?pid=499196&name=accessories-ad-d36-cs50-cs70-cms

 

[tbellemare]

The Y adapter will accept all the hoses. It will not fit on the CT Mini or Midi.

Well, it will fit on the MINI/MIDI, but you will need to use an extension tube for it to clear the hose garage. Good catch though, Tom.

Shane

Does Festool have an extension tube? I could have used it today while running my CMS. The Midi was the closest CT, to lazy to walk over and grab a 22 or 36. If so--Tom throw one in my cart.

Tom

I don't know of one, Tom.

That's something I'll try to figure out and provide...

Tom

 

[Administrator_JSVN]

Here are the extension tubes. Think I remember seeing a post where someone used them with the MINI or MIDI.

https://www.festoolusa.com/power-tool-accessories/hepa-dust-extractors/tubes-extension/non-antistatic-plastic-extension-tube-440412

 

[tbellemare]

Bingo, Shane!

I have never seen those so they didn't hit a nerve.

I'll have to get some in stock...

Tom

 

[semenza]

      Pretty sure the D50 hose would fit the Wonder Fence port directly.  However I found that the fence collection was not needed (nor did it make any noticeable difference) when used in combination with an underneath  collection cabinet.  In other words just use the through the table collection and skip splitting it to both. I also closed off both ends of the Wonder Fence so that all the air draw is through the table opening. If I were you I'd try it without splitting first.

Seth