festo ps1e

[speed]

a dude onsite had one of these today, in a grey metal case. anyone know what years they were in production? looked pretty old and there was no date on the lable like the newer machines.

its the first time ive seen another tradesman onsite with festool ever [big grin]

 

[semenza]

BS ..... Before Systainer.    [big grin]        So 1993 or earlier.

Seth

 

[lapwing]

I just pulled out my instruction manual and its stamped 1991.

I was hoping to find a parts diagram - no luck. after a lot of work mine died.

Just a loud pop.

Opened it up and the main capacitor is blown. It's a really unusual dual type, with two power leads input on one end (blown out now),  and three wires coming out the other end.

I have used this PS1E to build boats, but always treated it gently so it is not worn out. on the third platen though. It's a 220V version I run here in the US on a stepup 110V-220V regulated transformer, but I doubt that's why it died. I reckon the Cap is just old.

I feel that way some days. Could not find a part for it yet?