Dust collection options

[ColossusX]

Ok, first of all. I'm not invested in any one tool system yet, I have tools from a variety of colors.  As my remodeling business picks up, my standard rigid wet/dry vac isn't cutting it for dust removal in my clients home.  I'm seriously considering the CT-Midi for dedicated dust extraction.  But I am also doing more concrete work so would a DE like the Bosch VAC090AH which is both osha silica dust certified and the EPA RRP certified be better suited for my needs? I really like the whole festool system concept and plan on picking up at least 1 festool sander.

 

[Brice Burrell]

Festool CT vacs are HEPA certified, they will work for RRP jobs (with the exception of the CT36 AC).  The CT36 AC is a pulse style vac, however, it doesn't come with a HEPA filter so it is not HEPA certified.  If OSHA and RRP compliance is important to you then you may be better served with the Bosch.       

 

[TinyShop]

Have you read this?
http://festoolownersgroup.com/festool-tools-accessories/help-with-choosing-extractorsander-combo!/msg541350/#msg541350

 

[Peter_C]

Another option, although there is nothing wrong with Festool, and they do come with a sweet hose.https://www.milwaukeetool.com/power-tools/cordless/8960-20

 

[yetihunter]

CT48's sold out in the USA the month that the OSHA rules hit. 
Festool, Bosch, Nilfisk, Milwaukee, Starmix, Metabo, Hilti; are all going to get you there.

 

[Mario Turcot]

The one tip I can give you if you ever go with a Festool CT. Make sure you get the NEW hose.

Mario

 

[Sanderxpander]

Starmix and Hilti score high in comparitive tests online, FWIW.