Festool CTL SYS

Paddyfin1 · Mar 21, 2015

Just ordered mine [big grin]
Now I just have to think of a way of incorporating into my tool stacks [eek]

GPowers · Mar 22, 2015

120v version and in the USA ?? [popcorn]

CrazyLarry · Mar 23, 2015

Phil Beckley said:
msc said:

Yes i posted earlier about importance of 110v option but topic started to go off topic which really annoys me, its back on track now, and my post probably not got read by many.

110v please and on other tools as well

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We are listening and asking.
rg
Phil

I'd second the 110v suggestion and the battery one too:

As a unit that charges batteries during a job, then when all else is packed away can be taken round for a final sweep with no need for mains / transformer etc it's a real winner esp with shoulder strap and integrated hose.

It can't be all things to all men but it's a use where portability / battery only option really makes sense and being a charging station will mean it's already there in use ready for the clean up.

So pretty please!!!

woodguy7 · Mar 30, 2015

Warren, how much are you selling them for ?

toolfest.co.uk · Mar 30, 2015

We have them listed to pre-order at £226.80, here is the link:
http://www.toolfest.co.uk/quick-search?terms=584202

Best regards

Warren

P.S. Now watch our competitors drop their prices ;-)

andreasg · May 22, 2015

Just bought this a few days ago. Now, upon testing, I realise that the suction can not be adjusted. And right now I was using a Mirka sanding block with hose. Since it is smaller in diameter than the one on the Festool it acts like I´m blocking the airflow. Really really a bummer, as this would be my absolute nr. 1 choice for small jobs around the house, especially sanding.

Any suggestions? Just hate the idea of returning this for a CTL Mini.

joiner1970 · May 22, 2015

I think there's a thread on an inline gadget that fits the hose so you can adjust the suction.

neeleman · May 22, 2015

I started a thread for a hose connector with suction control.
Especially for the CTL-SYS because I also noticed that this new vac lacks it on the vac itself. So maybe the hose is the solution.
Hose connector with suction control.

andreasg · May 22, 2015

Thanks. That could probably work. But you would have that awful noise of the air. It´s either this option, or replacing it with another CTL. Since ALL OF THEM have suction-control [tongue]

AND, for me personally, the benefit of turning down suction (on my Midi) also lowers the noise. Which is very helpful with small children in the house, when working in the evening.

And this is of course my and only my fault for not checking this before purchase. But why, why WHY make a super product like this, especially suited for small jobs, without this function.

Ps. I am a big Festool fan, and this does not change that! Just not happy right now... [mad]

andreasg · Jun 3, 2015

Sadly I´ve decided to return the CTL Sys. Not an easy thing to do, love the concept!!!!
But this is ment for small jobs, and the lack suction-adjustment is too big of a drawback for me.

If this issue will be solved by Festool I will for sure run back and get the updated version!

Tayler_mann · Jun 3, 2015

That is my cue to move to Europe.

Marcel71 · Aug 7, 2015

Hasn't someone tried to build an electronic controller in the ctl sys? A simple universal one they cost appr. 10€/$

Only problem is your warranty with festool.
And you have drill a little hole for the potentiometer somewhere.

Think it must be possible, and with a festool lemon green turn switch it would be look like it's original 8)

andreasg · Sep 14, 2015

Maybe it´s even possible the get the part-number of the original one, and have some service-place order that one for us.

smiley99er · Mar 4, 2016

When will this be made available in Canada ?

GPowers · Mar 4, 2016

Very disappointed that the CTL-Sys and the new Systainer with drawers were not in the USA March 2016 release.

Staniam · Mar 4, 2016

GPowers said:
Very disappointed that the CTL-Sys and the new Systainer with drawers were not in the USA March 2016 release.

I thought for sure Festool would release this in the states. Instead they are releasing a suction machine that I'd guess less than half of Festool users would purchase. Again, that's just my guess. Anyways, because I was personally let down by the lack of the CTL Sys release, I made my own dumbed down version.

Svar · Mar 4, 2016

Staniam said:
I thought for sure Festool would release this in the states. Instead they are releasing a suction machine that I'd guess less than half of Festool users would purchase.

- Half? I'd give it

copcarcollector · Mar 4, 2016

Guessing at how many Vac SYS set ups will be sold is kind of the same as guessing how many bad Kapex's are out there---

The Vac SYS is the first new item release of the year, there will certainly be more... be patient!

Staniam · Mar 4, 2016

copcarcollector said:
Guessing at how many Vac SYS set ups will be sold is kind of the same as guessing how many bad Kapex's are out there---

The Vac SYS is the first new item release of the year, there will certainly be more... be patient!

Oh guaranteed, without a doubt I agree. Just thought I'd make something I wanted to give Festool my money for.

ear3 · Mar 4, 2016

[member=41633]Staniam[/member] What's the product code/model number of the L-Boxx vac?

Staniam said:
copcarcollector said:

Guessing at how many Vac SYS set ups will be sold is kind of the same as guessing how many bad Kapex's are out there---

The Vac SYS is the first new item release of the year, there will certainly be more... be patient!

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Oh guaranteed, without a doubt I agree. Just thought I'd make something I wanted to give Festool my money for.

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