CT26 with Dust Deputy Deluxe

[taylord22]

[Sigh] Hey everyone, I have a question that has been answered (in various ways) many times, but frankly I'm still unable to discern what I need to do to avoid any (however unlikely) problems. I hate that a "repost" is my first post in this forum that I've been lurking around, but I simply cant suss out what my best option is.

I have the Dust Deputy Deluxe. It's the kit that comes with the AntiStatic Dust Deputy, and a Static Dissipative Hose. My goal is to use my CT26 green hose from the DD to the tool. What do I need to add to this system to prevent the possibility of a static charge?

I believe I need coupling to attach the Festool hose to the DD, and I potentially need an additional coupling to connect my DD hose to my CT26. However, I'm very open to replacing that hose to buy myself a bit more freedom in how far apart my CT26 and DD can be.

I've called Oneida several times and they keep referring me to a web article that is a press release instead of a supplier of the information I've been asking them for. My Festool rep thinks it's likely a non-issue, but my local shop and pocket book are pushing me toward the cautious end of the scale.

I know there are a lot of Ultimate Dust Deputy users here, but I see far less regular Dust Deputy users -- I'm curious how you all set up your systems.

 

[mleny77]

Have you tried running the CT26 with the Dust Deputy Deluxe yet? When I first got my CT26 I hooked it up to the Deluxe but found that the CT26 had way to much suction for the plastic bucket and parts. I didn't know how long it would last before it would collapse in on itself. As for the electrical issue I would think that if you just ran grounding wire around the hose that connects the CT26 to the Dust Deputy Deluxe and then connect the ground wire to earth you should be fine. Or just get the ultimate dust deputy  [big grin] or just use the CT26 as is and buy filter bags.

 

[taylord22]

Have you tried running the CT26 with the Dust Deputy Deluxe yet? When I first got my CT26 I hooked it up to the Deluxe but found that the CT26 had way to much suction for the plastic bucket and parts. I didn't know how long it would last before it would collapse in on itself. As for the electrical issue I would think that if you just ran grounding wire around the hose that connects the CT26 to the Dust Deputy Deluxe and then connect the ground wire to earth you should be fine. Or just get the ultimate dust deputy  [big grin] or just use the CT26 as is and buy filter bags.

I haven't tried yet. I've been paralyzed by fear of zapping my board  [smile]

I'm glad you brought it up, though, ultimately if I'm better off selling my Deluxe and buying the "Ultimate" it's what I'll do. Would using a grounding wire circumvent the need for being conscious of what material my couplings were made out of?

 

[Claimdude]

Go with the Ultimate. I have one installed on my CT22 and wouldn't be without it. Used it probably 5 years or so. No static problems here (I live in SW Ark). I did install the update offered by Oneida to deal with possible static but that was 2 or 3 years in to using it.

Jack

 

[rst]

I too have an Ultimate sitting on top of a Midi.  It doesn't clamp on well but that's why strap clamps are made.  You can buy anti-static elbows from Oneida to make the connection to the vac.

 

[leakyroof]

People use lots of copper tape on the inside of the bucket to ensure a grounding path for static build-up. I've also seen people adding a stiffener to the lid with 3/4" plywood or MDF to keep the flexing down to a minimum. Although I have the UDD[ Ultimate] and not the DD Deluxe, I use a Festool 50mm Boom Arm hose between the CT and the Oneida unit to fully ensure a ground path between the two instead of the hose provided by Oneida either as it came originally with the UDD or the update hose that arrived with their free static upgrade kit later on.  Never had damage to any of my CT vacs with this set-up and I've used it on 22, 26 and 36 vacs

 

[mleny77]

Would using a grounding wire circumvent the need for being conscious of what material my couplings were made out of?
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You need to have anti static material or grounding wire to eliminate the possibility of shock.

 

[TheSergeant]

I'm in the same boat.  I bought the DD Deluxe and a Bosch 35mm hose and was too freaked out to use them with my CT.  I ended up buying a Ridgid 6hp vac to use with the DD instead.  The overall cost for everything was still less than the UDD.  It's a phenomenal combo but it's a large setup and it's loud.

I still haven't gotten around to it but my plan was to use the stock Festool hose to the DD.  Then, at the DD I was going to use their aluminum tape as shown in their manual.  For the hose from the DD to the vac, I was going to run an copper wire on the inside with terminals on the ends.  Then wrap the outside of the elbows in aluminum tape, drill and run small machine screw from the outside  and screw down the terminal with the copper wire on the inside.  I'd probably drop a copper wire from the DD to the floor as well like they recommend in the manual.  Might be overkill but I'm thinking about it