CT Midi I AC or CT 26 EI AC

[Alex]

I'm a hobby woodworker and bought a CT Midi a few years ago based on the many threads and opinions shared here on the forum.
I didn't think I'd need AC because I wasn't seeing myself doing any drywall work. And if I did, I was ready to replace the filter and bag as often as it took.

Now, I've recently bought a house...
Boy did I underestimate the issue. The filter doesn't just clog after a while, it clogs after a few seconds of use.

And that was just me cleaning the floor after some manual demo work.
I've got a room coming up where I need to remove a layer of concrete and I wont be doing this by hand.
I realize now that my Midi wont be up to the task.

Now torn between getting a second Midi with AC or the CT 26 AC.

On the one hand, I like the size of the Midi, on the other, I'm afraid the Midi will proof too small. Especially since I read somewhere on here that the AC function is not as effective of the tub is too small.

Any guidance is higjly appreciated.

Side notes:
* I will only keep the new Vac and sell off the old one.
* My almost always work in my shop, so portability is less of a concern.
* I'm based in Europe if that makes a difference

 

[onocoffee]

Ah, based in Europe - I was wondering because we don't have a CT MIDI AC in the USA - as far as I know. If capacity is a question, would going to the 36 AC be too much of a stretch? I think that would give you longer use time between bag changes. Here in the US, the AC versions only come on the 36 and 48. The 36, while not as compact as the MIDI, would be not too big for your workshop after the job is done.

 

[Jim_in_PA]

Now torn between getting a second Midi with AC or the CT 26 AC.

THe CT 26 AC is currently on the Recon site if you want to grab one for less cash... (as of my posting this, but what's offered changes as fast as something sells)

 

[Alex]

Yeah, the MIDI AC is part of the new fall line-up.
Before posting I went on the FUSA website to check the available products. Let's just say it's a lot less confusing than ours.
Here the CT26 alone comes in 4 different variants: Non-AC/AC/AC Renofix/AC Planex.

Sadly, we don't have Recon over here. I'm sure I'd be out of quite the money if we did.

My issue with the CT36 is mostly cost: It retails for about 830€ vs 600€/700€ for the MIDI AC/CT26.
I read that I can use a 48 bin with a CT26, so there's that option as well.

 

[Cheese]

Yeah, the MIDI AC is part of the new fall line-up.
Before posting I went on the FUSA website to check the available products. Let's just say it's a lot less confusing than ours.
Here the CT26 alone comes in 4 different variants: Non-AC/AC/AC Renofix/AC Planex.

Actually 6 different CT 26 models if you include the 110V & 230V options. I wish we had the MIDI AC or CT 26 AC option, that'd be nice. The smallest I could purchase was the CT 36 AC which is rather large.