Differences between old and new midi extractors

[The Bear]

Hi guys
I've just registered for the forum but been reading it for a little while.  I've also only owned festools for about a year or so.

Over here in the uk the old midi extractors are been slowly replaced by new ones.  As far as I can see the new one has a tloc as well as the 4 tabs to lock a sustainer on top.  Are there any other differences.  Possibly the hose as its listed as 32/27 where the old one is just listed as 27 diameter?  I have a hose from an old midi with an elbow on the end that connects it to the extractor, is this the same fitting for the new one?

I hope this is posted in the right place.  I tried searching the forum but couldn't see the answer anywhere else.

Thanks

Mark

 

[jonny round boy]

Mark,

As far as I know, the only differences are as you mention: the T-loc connection, and the new, tapered, 32-27mm hose. The port that the hose connects into at the vac is the same, so you could use an older hose with the newer vac if you wanted.

Jonathan

 

[The Bear]

Thanks Jonathan.  Not sure the differences justify the higher price in that case

Mark

 

[HaKLc]

I recently bought CT Midi and also had a chance to choose between standard and T-loc version.
Decided for standard (older) version which was 80€ cheaper than new one. It doesn't make a difference to me. I don't need t-loc on CT.

 

[The Bear]

I'm struggling to think of a reason why anyone needs a t-loc on their midi, and therefore the reason to pay more and buy one

Mark