Christain O., the instuction manual says not to go over 1200 W at vac plug socket where you plug tool into vac, this rules out using the TS 75, OF1400 and the OF 2000 in the auto mode on the vac as they all go over 1200 W, so you would have to power the tool and vac on too separate circuits if I'm reading this right. Is this correct ? I'm located in the USA
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Please find below an answer from our Service Department.
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Christian
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Using the Festool CT dust extractors with large Festool saws and routers.
The receptacle on the vacuum is rated at max 10 amps continuous duty. Our 12 and 13 amp tools are compatible because the MMC electronics front end prevents the machines from drawing any more than they need to make a cut. This is usually around 5 to 8 amps. Only when cutting very thick or hard material do they draw their full rating, and this is usually intermittent for short periods of time. Even the 15 amp OF2000 router idles at less than 10 amps, and only draws more when cutting heavy stock.
The vacuum is drawing 10 amps also, and with the addition of a large tool running at full load, the combination may trip the mains circuit breaker of a common 15 amp household circuit. In this case the operator can adjust the speed control of the vacuum lower to reduce the draw of the vacuum motor. This is a feature not found on most other tool triggered vacuums. Also rarely found on other vacuums is the 12 gauge wire power cord (good for a total of 20 amps, or 2400 watts) If a project requires lots of heavy cutting with any of these larger tools, it is best to plug in the tool and the dust extractor separately. The dust extractor can then be turned on with the MAN switch setting.
Yes, the Festool dust extractor is rated at a TOTAL of 2400 watts (20 amps)? 10 amps for the blower motor and 10 amps at the receptacle. All in all this is the strongest rating of any other tool triggered dust extractor available today. These ratings are as high as possible for a portable appliance in the USA today. In the USA, any 120 volt device rated at more than 2400 watts (or 20 amps @ 120 volts) is usually permanently wired into the mains by a certified electrician.
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Please find below an answer from our Service Department.
Best regards,
Christian
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Using the Festool CT dust extractors with large Festool saws and routers.
The receptacle on the vacuum is rated at max 10 amps continuous duty. Our 12 and 13 amp tools are compatible because the MMC electronics front end prevents the machines from drawing any more than they need to make a cut. This is usually around 5 to 8 amps. Only when cutting very thick or hard material do they draw their full rating, and this is usually intermittent for short periods of time. Even the 15 amp OF2000 router idles at less than 10 amps, and only draws more when cutting heavy stock.
The vacuum is drawing 10 amps also, and with the addition of a large tool running at full load, the combination may trip the mains circuit breaker of a common 15 amp household circuit. In this case the operator can adjust the speed control of the vacuum lower to reduce the draw of the vacuum motor. This is a feature not found on most other tool triggered vacuums. Also rarely found on other vacuums is the 12 gauge wire power cord (good for a total of 20 amps, or 2400 watts) If a project requires lots of heavy cutting with any of these larger tools, it is best to plug in the tool and the dust extractor separately. The dust extractor can then be turned on with the MAN switch setting.
Yes, the Festool dust extractor is rated at a TOTAL of 2400 watts (20 amps)? 10 amps for the blower motor and 10 amps at the receptacle. All in all this is the strongest rating of any other tool triggered dust extractor available today. These ratings are as high as possible for a portable appliance in the USA today. In the USA, any 120 volt device rated at more than 2400 watts (or 20 amps @ 120 volts) is usually permanently wired into the mains by a certified electrician.
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Hi,
Excellent a solid piece of info on this topic!
Seth
Excellent a solid piece of info on this topic!
Seth
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