Festool 495802 Dust Extractor Handle with CT-VA-20 Separator

[dawatson833]

I have a ct36 with the CT-VA-20 separator.  Is the handle compatible with this setup.  Can't find a yes/no answer anywhere.
From the images I see with just the extractor, no separator, it looks like it will fit.

 

[squall_line]

I have a ct36 with the CT-VA-20 separator.  Is the handle compatible with this setup.  Can't find a yes/no answer anywhere.
From the images I see with just the extractor, no separator, it looks like it will fit.

It works on the CT26, I don't see why it would be any different on the 36.

 

[dawatson833]

Wanted to follow up on my original post.  Got the handle and installed it.  Overall, wish I would have purchased it sooner.
I don't travel with the DE, but do move it around my storage unit shop a lot.  Much easier to do that and move it over concrete
and some rubber flooring.  The cord wrap works as without handle.  Just a little different to access it.
The separator isn't affected by the handle and still easy to access.

A few things to note.  Best to install it with the separator uninstalled and the DE upside down on a bench.
To install it, the nuts must be inserted before the handle is placed to mount and secure it.
When screwing in the large screws, takes a few turns to grab the nut.

The handle mount includes four slots for attachments.  The slots only accept the small diameter attachments.
The extensions don't fit either.  Unless I'm missing how to do that, it is the only downside of the handle.
However, I did find the extensions can be secured horizontally between the handle and DE. 
Secures the extensions easily.  See attached pictures.

Also, wanted to mention something else I've used with the separator.  I frequently store the 27mm hose
within the straps that secure the separator.  The hose fits easily and makes a built-in way to secure the hose.

 

[imdking]

Thank you for coming back and giving us an update. People searching with the same query will get te anser, and pictures to boot. Bravo!

 

[Coen]

The extensions don't fit either.  Unless I'm missing how to do that, it is the only downside of the handle.
However, I did find the extensions can be secured horizontally between the handle and DE. 

Are you using the D50 extensions?

The D36 extensions were changed a few years back.

The handle for the new Midi apparently does hold those. I'm not aware of anything holding the D50 extensions.

As my CT's are most often parked below CS-50 and MFT / CMS I never got the handle.

 

[festal]

what straps are those that you use on the hose?

 

[dawatson833]

The straps are part of the dust extractor separator.
I use the extensions that are part of this set.  Festool 454770 Industrial Cleaning Set.

 

[Rick Herrick]

The straps are part of the dust extractor separator.
I use the extensions that are part of this set.  Festool 454770 Industrial Cleaning Set.

Those straps were not part of my setup, I had to buy them separately.  $30 or less, if I remember right.  I did not put my on because when I went to do it, there was a step to pry something apart and I wasn't comfortable in case I broke something.  I need to get back to that though.

 

[squall_line]

The straps are part of the dust extractor separator.
I use the extensions that are part of this set.  Festool 454770 Industrial Cleaning Set.

Those straps were not part of my setup, I had to buy them separately.  $30 or less, if I remember right.  I did not put my on because when I went to do it, there was a step to pry something apart and I wasn't comfortable in case I broke something.  I need to get back to that though.

Festool started including them (along with foam in the lid to hold the cyclone itself together) when they had complaints about air leakage and efficiency, I believe.  I thought they had a retro-fit program available but I'll admit I didn't pay much attention to it because I got a later model with all of the fixin's already included.