Do I need a 36mm anti static hose for my CT22

[fidelfs]

I have been reading about the differences between the hoses and it is clear that if I don't have a non festool vacuum I don't need a anti static hose.

Well, this is my dilemma, I have a festool vacuum, but the configuration that I am having is not standard one.

1. I have my Festool CT22
2. I have a dust deputy that I don't see anymore listed.  It is metal blue and 5 gallons plastic bucket.
3. I have made with wood a place to set the 5 gallon and dust deputy on top of my ct22.
4. The hose connecting the festool ct22 to the dust deputy is non static.
5. The hose going from the dust deputy to the tools is the festool 27mm anti static (the one that cam with my ct22).
6. I made a poor man "boom arm" with pvc and velcro to hold the hose to the tools.

When I use my router the hose has problem handling all the chips, therefore I thought to get a 36 mm hose.

Do I need a 36 anti static hose? for my ct22+dust deputy configuration or it won't make a difference.

I read some problems caused by the ultimate dust deputy, even causing the ct22 to fail. 
Will I have that risk if I get a non static hose with my configuration?  Do I have a potential problem with my current configuration?

???

 

[Corwin]

... and it is clear that if I don't have a non festool vacuum I don't need a anti static hose.

What a curious statement -- too many negatives for me.  [wink]  Did you mean that if you don't have a Festool vac, that you wouldn't need an antistatic hose?

Since you state that, "4. The hose connecting the festool ct22 to the dust deputy is non static," you will not benefit from an antistatic hose going from the DD to your tool.  However, I would recommend that you do purchase the antistatic D36 hose and also get an antistatic hose (a D50 works nice) to go between the DD and your CT -- that way you have a complete path to ground (you might also need to do something with your metal DD too.)

The larger D36 hose will make a difference when collecting larger volumes of chips.

 

[fidelfs]

Corwin,

Yes, that it is what I meant.  I was in a hurry to write the comment at work.

 

[tbellemare]

Living in Houston, there are only a few days out of a year that static will be a problem. It is worst with low humidity.

A 36mm hose will improve, not only the ability to handle larger chips and more volume of chips, but the overall flow of the Festool CT's. The 27mm hose is significantly constricting the airflow of a Festool CT. That's good for sanding but not for anything else.

If you wanted to make your DD set up antistatic, you will have to carry the ground from the contact at the CT 22 hose connection through to where the antistatic hose connects to the DD. If you look in the 50mm hose connection of the CT, you will see a copper contact. That is grounded if the outlet it is plugged into is grounded. That ground needs to be carried through whatever set up you have all the way to any antistatic hose for it to matter.

Tom

 

[fidelfs]

Tom,

What parts need to buy for the 50mm hose to fit from the CT to the DD?

Fidel

 

[tbellemare]

Any of the 50mm hoses should work if I remember correctly. They all have the same 50mm connection on both ends.

Measure the ID at the inlet to the CT and the ID at the inlet of the DD and I think they'll be the same. If so, any Festool 50mm hose will work.

Alternatively, you could run a wire.

Tom