difference between (CTLC/CTMC)sys vacuums just the low flow alarm?CT-VA?

[Andrius]

Hello,

1. Is the only difference between (CTLC and CTMC)-SYS cordless vacuums just the presence of (too_low_air_flow) alarm?

This means that the turbine parameters (flow/preasure) and filters are the same?

2. Do CTLC/CTMC-sys generate air flow bigg enough for systainer-cyclone-preseparator CT-VA, or this cyclone needs a bigger air flow than CTLC/CTMC generate?

Thank You!

 

[mino]

1) Yes.

2) Depends.
The CT-VA is optimized for low air flow e.g. when used with sanders so it will work absolutely fine when the task at hand does not require high air flow itself.

That said the CT*C-SYS are the "weakest" Festool vacs. So if you plan to use them with a tool where high air volume is preferable you are better off going with the CTLC MINI instead. It has a bit stronger turbine and the bulk is not much different once one includes the CT-VA into the equation.

Also, keep in mind the CT*C-SYS has a REALLY SHORT runtime and there is no 8Ah battery option either. It is pretty strong - for a small battery vac - but it "pays" for it by short runtime. It is really a specialist tool for installers and such and combining it with a cyclone - while possible - is just not an optimal scenario. By far.

If you think of CT*C-SYS as a "cordless CTL-SYS". You are looking at it the wrong way. It is nothing of the sort. While it targets the "original" CT-SYS market, it is a completely different tool as far as real use cases go.