New products for January 2018 (Europe) - Facelift for 26, 36, 48

[Phil Beckley]

Hi
New products for release in 2018 are on this link in relation to extractionhttps://www.festool.co.uk/campaigns/microsites/dustfree#Introduction
Any questions post here and will get back to you.....

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rg
Phil

 

[Svar]

Manual remote switch. Finally!
"tapered hose", "conical geometry" of the hose, what does it mean? Hose has different diameter at the opposite ends?

 

[jwjones2000]

When will it be available in the United States market?

 

[cperren]

BlueTooth Battery Packs?  Is that new or already available?

 

[AlexThePalex]

Bluetooth: nice.
Smooth hose: nice.

Now get back to the old nozzle and it's perfect. And maybe a tad more suction.

 

[Cheese]

Bluetooth: nice.
Smooth hose: nice.

Now get back to the old nozzle and it's perfect. And maybe a tad more suction.

+1

 

[DynaGlide]

Just to confirm, this is all retrofit ready for current CT26/36/48 owners?

 

[Phil Beckley]

Manual remote switch. Finally!
"tapered hose", "conical geometry" of the hose, what does it mean? Hose has different diameter at the opposite ends?

.....swap conical for tapered. 27-32 mm
Rg
Phil

 

[Phil Beckley]

BlueTooth Battery Packs?  Is that new or already available?

....new for Europe 2018
Rg
Phil

 

[rylim]

Awesome. It seems like the bluetooth module is an add-on we can buy and add to our existing dust extractor. The fineprint states: * Only suitable for retrofitting to CT 26/36/48. Must be carried out by a qualified electrician.

But anyways, it seems to have the same feature on the dust extractor that Makita recently launches

 

[MrToolJunkie]

Bluetooth: nice.
Smooth hose: nice.

Now get back to the old nozzle and it's perfect. And maybe a tad more suction.

+1

+1 -- please bring back the old hose nozzle - the new one just does not work that well.

 

[Jmacpherson]

Will definitely wait until the new year for a bigger vac now

2018 might be a very promising year from Festool

 

[Frank-Jan]

Is the new T-loc hose garage more durable than the previous version, and is it retro-fittable?

 

[jt073]

Bluetooth: nice.
Smooth hose: nice.

Now get back to the old nozzle and it's perfect. And maybe a tad more suction.

+1

+1 -- please bring back the old hose nozzle - the new one just does not work that well.

you took the words right outa my mouth...

 

[jt073]

Bluetooth: nice.
Smooth hose: nice.

Now get back to the old nozzle and it's perfect. And maybe a tad more suction.

Edit

T-Loc: nice (at last)

 

[HarveyWildes]

Lots to like, but I had to smile at the byline "Taking suction to a new dimension."  I was imagining Dr. Who with Bluetooth connectivity to a CT 36 in another dimension.  (It's the curse of semi-random associations...)

Ditto on the questions about a redesigned garage, retrofitting for Bluetooth (including the little hose button?), and availability in NA.

 

[Distinctive Interiors]

Someone has to ask the obvious question Phil.... Can you give us an idea on the price of these new items....?? Or do we contact Festool HQ or contact our Dealers..?

Regards, Tim.

EDIT........Its ok, I found the prices on the PDF Download..... [embarassed]

 

[jt073]

I have a few questions (including some already posed):

1) Is the (nice) new hose interchangeable with the old style?  i.e can the new hose plug into the inlet in the old machines?

2) Is the new T-Loc hose garage retro-fittable to the old machines?

3) Can the old style tool-end connector be fitted to the new hose?

4) Does the existing reusable dustbag (for the CT26) fit the new machine?

5) (I like the new Bluetooth module, but already use the spare module for an additional plug-it cord) Can anyone think of a way to fit the BT module as well as the additional plug connection?

I've been around long enough to know not to ask the price ;-).  I don't mind replacing my CT26, but would probably be happy with a T-Loc garage and hose upgrade (whilst ditching the messy "Cleantec" hose end).

Cheers

 

[Phil Beckley]

I have a few questions (including some already posed):

1) Is the (nice) new hose interchangeable with the old style?  i.e can the new hose plug into the inlet in the old machines?
yup

2) Is the new T-Loc hose garage retro-fittable to the old machines?
yup, four screws out and four to fit

3) Can the old style tool-end connector be fitted to the new hose?
Will check

4) Does the existing reusable dustbag (for the CT26) fit the new machine?
yup

5) (I like the new Bluetooth module, but already use the spare module for an additional plug-it cord) Can anyone think of a way to fit the BT module as well as the additional plug connection?

I've been around long enough to know not to ask the price ;-).  I don't mind replacing my CT26, but would probably be happy with a T-Loc garage and hose upgrade (whilst ditching the messy "Cleantec" hose end).

Cheers

.....hope that helps
rg
Phil

 

[Corwin]

The new features sound great -- except the bit about the new Bluetooth Battery Packs sounds a little scary: "... and to make sure even cordless tools start automatically when the mobile dust extractor is switched on."

[scared]  [eek] [blink]

I see that the PDF has corrected this.  [big grin]