New tools

[Trimwood]

I noticed new batteries airstream > Are they heavier than the original ones and what is the real difference ?

 

[leakyroof]

I think several dealers in the sales area section covered some of this, esp. the differences between the existing batteries and the incoming AirStream versions.

 

[Shane Holland]

Side-by-side comparison using the 5.2ah battery, the AirStream battery is ¼ pound heavier. So, negligible.

The advantage of AirStream is very simply better charge times, up to 60% according to Festool.

You can shop all of the Festool AirStream products and cordless kits on our website.

Shane

 

[HarveyWildes]

Are they all interoperable?  Old chargers with new batteries and vice versa?

 

[Shane Holland]

Are they all interoperable?  Old chargers with new batteries and vice versa?

Guys, there's a good thread with a lot of info on the new product offerings coming in April over here:
http://festoolownersgroup.com/festool-sales-dealer-area/new!-festool-sys-rock-airstream-batteriescharger-domino-rta-connectors-(us)/

Yes, you can use the batteries and chargers interchangeably. However, using a non-Airstream battery with the Airstream charger will not have the benefits of faster charging. Likewise if you use the Airstream batteries with a non-Airstream charger.