CT22 auto switch receptacle

[wotan]

The auto switch receptacle on my CT 22 is so loose, when plugs are inserted into it. The plug on my sanders don't stay anchored and so the auto switch stops working or only working intermittently. I have had my vacuum for about two years, but it hasn't been in regular use that whole time. I have tried slightly pushing the metal tynes  on the plugs apart but it doesn't help, clearly the receptacle is failing.

I guess the biggest beef i have concerning this CT22 is how you can't anchor any chords in the receptacle, they always pull out! I understand that when you work inside you don't want to trip on a chord and cause a sander to fly across the room, but i work outside and it sucks being  up a 28 or 32 foot ladder and to have the cord always coming out of the vacuum! Maybe if the sanders had grounded plugs it would help.

Any comments?

 

[sw1211]

If you've had it for two years, it should be under warranty, give Festool a call.

How about using a velcro strap and securing your cord to the hose near the vac?

 

[justinmcf]

hi there, i have 3 great tips for you.....

1. call festool

2. call festool

3. call festool

i hope you got the hint!

cheers, justin.

 

[ForumMFG]

I have the same problem.  My plugs fall out often and I thougt it was normal because thats how it was out of the box.  There is just way to much play.

 

[AlexThePalex]

Well, I got no problem with it. Only the lid is quite flimsy.

My problem with my CT is that the plastic hull starts to resonate the last couple of days. Not a nice sound.

Edit: I forgot, we got completely different sockets here in Holland than in The States.

 

[JJ Wavra]

Hello,

Call festool and ask for a replacement outlet.  I baught my ct22 about the same time and as I understand there was a run of faulty outlets.  I kept meaning to send it in but did not want to pay the shipping.  I read on here that it takes a few minutes to change the outlet and it is true.  To my surprise when I took out my outlet the wires were actually crossed that was a big surprise.  I actually wired it the same way thinking that there was something that I did not know but when I checked it the reading was that they were wrong.  The short of it is just call and they will send out a new outlet and all you need to replace the outlet is a torx driver I forgot which size though.  Now I have no trouble with cords staying in or the automatic feature starting.

JJ

 

[bonesbr549]

I've got the same issue with my 33.  When you plug a 20a type plug in its a lot tighter.  I have not had any fall out but it is very loose.  I've not been willing to give it up long enough to have it fixed.

 

[wotan]

Well,

I went and did what you guys suggested. Festool sent  out a new receptacle in two days, I replaced  it and it works great.  Back in business and no down time.