CTL Mini and Midi upgrade?

[Ado]

Here is a copy of the email I've sent to Festool.
So far no one has got back to me and I wondered if anyone else had noticed the changes.

"Re: Spec for Festool CT Mini/ Midi.
Has the performance specification been upgraded for the CT Mini/ Midi Extractors?
Figures given on the festool.co.uk website (and the German site) state that the Airflow max is 3700 l/m and the max vacuum is 24000 pa. I've looked at several online dealers and they have the Airflow max at 2800 l/m and the max vac at 20000 pa. The "Family Brochure" download on same website also states that these extractors use the same turbine as the newer Cleantex models.

Can you confirm if these figures are correct?
I'd like to buy the CTL midi but if the figures are correct I would obviously prefer the updated version."

 

[Alan m]

dont know the answer

[welcome] to the fog.

 

[ajones]

Did you get the ct mini/midi? had it beed upgraded?

 

[Ado]

I didn't get a reply from Festool but the performance figures for the CTL Mini/Midi on their website have certainly changed.
I just found it strange that they haven't drawn more attention to the changes.
I used to own a CTL Midi and loved most of the features. It's very well designed and user friendly.
The main disappointment for me was the suction power.
If they have in fact improved this (and the new bags should help as well) then I might buy one again.

 

[harry_mc]

Festool USA noted the changes back in August.  Here is the blog entry:  http://blog.festoolusa.com/post/2011/08/04/CT-MINI-MIDI-improvements-new-CT-48.aspx

-Harry