ETS EC 125/150?

[Dusty.House]

Ok, so I went to my local Festool dealer today and looked at the situation for myself.

Observations:

1) The pad for the 150 does indeed fit the 125.

2) The pad brake works perfectly, whilst the pads are "keyed differently" (looks like a purposely engineered flaw/point of difference IMO to stop people putting the 125 pad on the 150) the 150 pad sits on the 125 just fine. Though as previously stated the addition keying prevents it working the other way (125>150)

3) The pad felt absolutely perfectly balanced both when spinning freely in the air and when on the work doing its thing.

When I was considering the ETS EC 150/3, this concept might have tempted me.  However I have since decided for my second Festool sander, I will go with the ETS EC 150/5, as a better compliment to my RS 2 E. 

Since it appears to work for you, you should pull the trigger, use it for a few months, and then post a review.  If, after a period of time I decide I don't like the 150/5, or want to expand to the 125/3, I might consider it myself, if for no other reason so I can use the same 150 consumables on both sanders.

Fully agree, the 6” pad works just like 5” on etc etc 125, in my opinion, this is the best option.

Agreed,

I got the 125 and using the 150 pad is awesome.

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dusty.tools

 

[CumminsDiesel]

So,no one can explain ScotF problem with pad brake on 125/3 with 150 pad?
Is it worth buying 125/3 + 150 pads, or there is any hidden issues?

 

[ChiknNutz]

Just a +1 for using the ETS EC125/3 successfully with the 150 pad...no issues here.

 

[CumminsDiesel]

Just a +1 for using the ETS EC125/3 successfully with the 150 pad...no issues here.

Can you explain how is pad brake works?

 

[ScotF]

I have no idea why my 125/3 does not work - the 150 pads fit fine and it seems to sand OK, but when you power it off the pad spins down. On my 125/3 with the 125mm pad or my 150/5 wiht the 150mm pad, the brake stops the pad instantly - so you can literally set the sander down immediately after turning it off - saves some time. I have tried the new and old style pads with the same result.

 

[CumminsDiesel]

ScotF,thanks!

I'll better stay with 150/3.

I don't want some hidden issues with 125/3 and 150 pad.

 

[veric13]

I purchased an ETS EC 125 about 2 years ago.  I put the 150 pad on it and it has worked beautifully every time.  The brake works every time.  If I remember correctly I did have to turn the pad so it would sit correctly on the shaft, so maybe some of you aren't seating the pad "properly".  I suggest this setup to everyone that ever thinks about buying the ETS EC 150, because it is cheaper.  It also gives pad size flexibility, though honestly I only used the 125 pad like 3 times when I first got it.

 

[manuc]

My ETS EC 125 works fine with the 6” pad. Brake works as well. Was using it tonight with no issues.

 

[mikegandy]

Just got an ETC EC 125 manufactured 12/2018 and put a 150 pad on and everything works perfectly. Brake engages the same on either 125 or 150. Just another confirmation

 

[VirTERM]

I use thin protection pads when working with Abranet, to be honest, I actually always leave it on. That applies to both 5" and 6" pads

 

[bajsmalen]

Anyone can confirm this is still the case with newly bought models? That the 125 can take the 150 pad without any problems, brake working as intended etc.
Preferably someone with a newly bought EU 230v version.

Read contradicting posts from both [member=57769]TylerC[/member] and [member=6605]ScotF[/member].

 

[cjfiore88]

Does anyone know if the Jetstream 2 150 pad works on the ETS EC 125? It looks like there has been some conflicting information with new Sanders. I would be looking at buying one soon, and this will impact which one I buy.

 

[Cheese]

Does anyone know if the Jetstream 2 150 pad works on the ETS EC 125? It looks like there has been some conflicting information with new Sanders. I would be looking at buying one soon, and this will impact which one I buy.

Here's your answer...

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[manuc]

I second that it works on the 125. It’s great for using on drywall with the Granat net and interface pad.

 

[Dusty.House]

+1 I used it to sand a bunch of decking, the combination works flawlessly

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[Steptoe]

Does anyone know if the Jetstream 2 150 pad works on the ETS EC 125? It looks like there has been some conflicting information with new Sanders. I would be looking at buying one soon, and this will impact which one I buy.

Here's your answer...

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Hi Cheese, do you know the Festool part no for the 6" pad on the ETS 125/3 please?

Thanks in advance

 

[Cheese]

Hi Cheese, do you know the Festool part no for the 6" pad on the ETS 125/3 please?

Thanks in advance

The Jetstream 2 hard pad is 202460.

 

[Steptoe]

Hi Cheese, do you know the Festool part no for the 6" pad on the ETS 125/3 please?

Thanks in advance

The Jetstream 2 hard pad is 202460.

Many thanks

 

[08G8V8]

Looking on the Festool website, they show the current part number for the ETS EC 125/3 as 576340.  I see on Amazon, Hartville Hardware which looks to be an authorized dealer, is selling it under part number 571897.

I don't see anything on the Festool site when searching this part number other than it does bring up the 576340 when searching for it.

Anyone know what the difference is?  Thanks

 

[Scott in San Diego]

Looking on the Festool website, they show the current part number for the ETS EC 125/3 as 576340.  I see on Amazon, Hartville Hardware which looks to be an authorized dealer, is selling it under part number 571897.

I don't see anything on the Festool site when searching this part number other than it does bring up the 576340 when searching for it.

Anyone know what the difference is?  Thanks

Both sanders are the same.  The difference is in the systainer.  It appears the 576340 comes in the new style systainer 3.  The 571897 must be old stock of the sander in the original t-loc systainer.