Festool ct 15. Two thumbs way up

[Toolabundant]

Only complaint is I wish the outlet on vacuum was more than 2 Amos. Even the bigger Festool are only 3.7 amps. My WAP vacuum outlet is 500 watts. That’s more than the Festools. I can’t plug my new rotex 90 into my ct 15. I could plug it into the WAP. Almost did that today but used a extension with 3 outlets . [attachimg=2][attachimg=1]

 

[ChuckM]

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I can’t plug my new rotex 90 into my ct 15. I could plug it into the WAP. Almost did that today but used a extension with 3 outlets . [attachimg=2][attachimg=1]

Why not?

The Rotex is rated 400W while the DF500 420W. I use the CT15 with the Domino Joiner all the time (as well as with other tools like the belt sander, etc.).

 

[Toolabundant]

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I can’t plug my new rotex 90 into my ct 15. I could plug it into the WAP. Almost did that today but used a extension with 3 outlets . [attachimg=2][attachimg=1]

Why not?

The Rotex is rated 400W while the DF500 420W. I use the CT15 with the Domino Joiner all the time (as well as with other tools like the belt sander, etc.).

  Cause the technical specs say max 2 amps for onboard electrical outlet . [attachimg=1]

 

[ChuckM]

If my memory serves me right, some did have similar queries about the Kapex and CT26, CT 36 etc., and I do not recall anyone ever toasting their CT dust extractors using the Kapex. As far as I know. all Festool showrooms hook up their Kapex to a CT26, etc.

Frankly, if I couldn't use the CT15 with my DF500, I wouldn't have bought it.

Technical Data for CT 15 E HEPA Dust Extractor
Power consumption: 350 W-1,200 W

Max. appliance socket connected load: 2200 W

 

[Toolabundant]

If my memory serves me right, some did have similar queries about the Kapex and CT26, CT 36 etc., and I do not recall anyone ever toasting their CT dust extractors using the Kapex. As far as I know. all Festool showrooms hook up their Kapex to a CT26, etc.

Frankly, if I couldn't use the CT15 with my DF500, I wouldn't have bought it.

Technical Data for CT 15 E HEPA Dust Extractor
Power consumption: 350 W-1,200 W
Here Festool
Addresses the label: https://www.festoolownersgroup.com/...n-festool-dust-extractor-vacuum-outlet-65827/ But why out a 2 amp restriction in owned manual?
Max. appliance socket connected load: 2200 W

 

[Coen]

That's the difference between having 230V and being the odd one out using 110V... big waste of copper.

 

[semenza]

Please see this from Festool ------->  CT Amp Draw

 
        On a personal (not from Festool) , anecdotal note  ...............................  I run everything off the CT outlet. Including Kapex and OF2200.

Seth

 

[ChuckM]

The two Festool vendors I've been to have no shop vacs or extractors other than the CTs (of course!). They run everything (Festool products as well as non-Festool machines, e.g., 14" bandsaw) on the CTs in their showrooms as well as in their classes.

I'm not an electrician, but I feel totally comfortable of continuing to use my CT15 (since Feb. 2021) for sanders (Pro 5 Ltd), DF, Bosch plunge & trim routers and others. I run the Kapex EB on a Sears shop vac fitted with a dust deputy and auto switch (on a 15A (vac) & 20A (miter saw) circuits, in an effort to minimize the chances of a motor burn-out).

 

[ChuckM]

Please see this from Festool ------->  CT Amp Draw

 
        On a personal (not from Festool) , anecdotal note  ...............................  I run everything off the CT outlet. Including Kapex and OF2200.

Seth

"When using a non Festool tools, please make sure your tool and CT Dust Collector combination does not exceed the amperage that is available from the wall receptacle."

I should be safe here as the CT15 as well as the Kapex is on a 20A circuit, which I added last summer. The CT15 and Kapex are never operated at the same time. I've added another 20A circuit for the SawStop and its overarm dust collection shop vac.

 

[ChuckM]

That's the difference between having 230V and being the odd one out using 110V... big waste of copper.

The only 220V circuit I have in my shop is for a garage heater. Knowing what I know now, I should've got a 220V 1.75HP SawStop rather than a 110V version. (Too much work now to convert it to a 220V saw.)

 

[Vondawg]

Please see this from Festool ------->  CT Amp Draw

 
        On a personal (not from Festool) , anecdotal note  ...............................  I run everything off the CT outlet. Including Kapex and OF2200.

Seth

I do as well….for years now.

 

[Crazyraceguy]

Please see this from Festool ------->  CT Amp Draw

 
        On a personal (not from Festool) , anecdotal note  ...............................  I run everything off the CT outlet. Including Kapex and OF2200.

Seth

I do as well….for years now.

I do too, for the most part. I do however run my big Triton router that is in the table on a separate circuit when taking bigger cuts, especially in hardwood. I don't bother with that for normal rabbets, grooves, etc in ply, MDF or particle board, but I have seen (heard and felt) the draw and slow-down with hardwood, so I adjust for that.