North American TS60 doesn't have PlugIt??

[Crazyraceguy]

Crazy Race Guy conspired to get one from GB anticipating that it would be months before he could buy one here and it turned out to just be a few weeks.

That was 100% driven by the lack of information. Though, it's a bit of my own fault too. I could have theoretically done it earlier. A very kind soul offered to do this after several posts of my wanting and wondering.
Also because of the several items that are for sale in Europe, which cannot be shipped to the US. (by legitimate dealers) Until it actually happens....it may not.

Then comes the Plug-it. Would I violate my warranty just to get that? I don't know, but since I effectively already did, it was an easy choice.

The real kicker I see to the amperage draw conundrum is that they don't tell you not to use it with your CT extractor.....if the power really was the limit, this would come into play.

 

[guybo]

only a guess one of the test saws failed with a plug it@120v.since brushless mtrs fail because of heat and the well documented facts of plug it failures here,also the firing of the electronics to energize the coils on and off a more postive connection was used,only a guess [embarassed]

 

[jeh]

So much discussion about a minor issue. I have multiple Festool (most plug-it) and Mafell tools (all hard-wired) and the hard-wired tools are not an issue worth even thinking about. I had the OF2200 and the RS2E prior to the Mafell tools so I had already gotten over tools not having plug-its. I thought of converting them, but realized it was a waste of time and resources. The solution is a 3-way outlet extender. One for the plug-it and the other for the hard-wired tool you are using. If you have more than one you have an extra plug. Workflow took a few sessions to correct and I've never looked back.

These debates are much like my father-in-law who would buy a new Ford truck if it had several features only available on other brand trucks. This truck does not exist so he is stuck in a state of indecision instead of getting the truck he wants/needs.

 

[Tony from Pandora]

What else do we have to do!?!  This is the Festool Owners Group.  We like to make a big deal over minor differences. [big grin]

 

[ChuckM]

Woodworkers always care about the little things, and the plug thing can a tiny thing or a big thing from the workflow perspective, depending on how things are done in the shop. Some people have kept more than one table saw or one miter saw in the same shop just for workflow consideration or convenience factor.

 

[Jim_in_PA]

What else do we have to do!?!  This is the Festool Owners Group.  We like to make a big deal over minor differences. [big grin]

Agree.

For me, the only real benefits to the Plug-It is easier hook up to the extractor and it's easier to put the tool back in the Systainer. My Rotex 150 and TrackSaw have hardwired cords so the easy hook up isn't an issue because I don't use them all that often. Don't get me wrong, I really do like removable cords, but primarily because of the easier storage of the tool. It doesn't matter when you're actually putting electrons through the motor and doing what the tool is meant to do.

 

[Cheese]

The solution is a 3-way outlet extender. One for the plug-it and the other for the hard-wired tool you are using. If you have more than one you have an extra plug.

Ya a 3-way is a pretty simple & benign solution.  [big grin]

I keep a 3-way plugged into every mobile CT I own.

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For the CT 22, a SYS-PowerHub always sits on top. That gives me multiple 110V outlets along with charging a Milwaukee Rover LED light and the iPhone.

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[AstroKeith]

I think this point has been made before but overlooked.

The photos of the UK 110V version are incorrect. they have just used the 230V photo.

If you look at the details, the 110V plug-it power cable is 'greyed out' ie not available.

 

[jeh]

[member=44099]Cheese[/member] The PowerHub is nice. Is it a "custom" unit?

 

[Coen]

Similar 3-way stuff was banned in 230V land ages ago because it makes is too easy to touch live pins. They still exist but with a ridge around each socket.

 

[Cheese]

[member=44099]Cheese[/member] The PowerHub is nice. Is it a "custom" unit?

Yes & no... [smile]
I ordered a standard 200231 SYS PowerHub from Amazon DE, removed the standard Euro outlets and installed US spec outlets instead. It's also a nice place to keep a charger for the CXS.
https://www.festoolownersgroup.com/festool-and-tanos-systainers/120v-sys-power-box/

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[jeh]

[member=44099]Cheese[/member] you have outdone yourself with your customer power box. I'll be getting my parts together to make one.

 

[Cheese]

[member=44099]Cheese[/member] you have outdone yourself with your customer power box. I'll be getting my parts together to make one.

Thanks Jim...here's the people I purchased the outlets from.
https://www.internationalconfig.com/icc5.asp?productgroup='Weatherproof Outlets,Boxes,Covers%27&Producttype=%27Panel%20Mount%20Outlets,IP44,IP55,IP68%27&set=1&title1=%27prodtype%27

 

[Crazyraceguy]

I think this point has been made before but overlooked.

The photos of the UK 110V version are incorrect. they have just used the 230V photo.

If you look at the details, the 110V plug-it power cable is 'greyed out' ie not available.

Correct, even the UK 110v model is hard-wired. Mine is a conversion, using a standard TS55 replacement part.
I may not have had the first 110v saw in the US, but I definitely have the first and likely only one with Plug-it. Someone may get around to it, but they would probably be wise to wait a while.

 

[alltracman78]

Correct, even the UK 110v model is hard-wired. Mine is a conversion, using a standard TS55 replacement part.
I may not have had the first 110v saw in the US, but I definitely have the first and likely only one with Plug-it. Someone may get around to it, but they would probably be wise to wait a while.

Why the 55? Why not go with the larger TS75 one?

 

[squall_line]

Correct, even the UK 110v model is hard-wired. Mine is a conversion, using a standard TS55 replacement part.
I may not have had the first 110v saw in the US, but I definitely have the first and likely only one with Plug-it. Someone may get around to it, but they would probably be wise to wait a while.

Why the 55? Why not go with the larger TS75 one?

The part number for the 120V socket is the same and shared among all three of the 120V track saws: TS55 (EQ, REQ, and FEQ), TS75 (EQ and EQB), and HK55.

 

[alltracman78]

I figured the baby saws had the lower current cords. Good info to know.