Oneida DD for CT - Serious problems

[HowardH]

I saw a message today from Festool to their dealers about some serious issues when using a Dust Deputy with a CT and the message was don't do it.  Specifically, they had received numerous complaints that the Dust Deputy had caused a significant number of CT Dust Extractor failures, breaking the anti-static loop and ultimately shorting the circuit boards.  To quote, "We strongly discourage the use of the Oneida Dust Deputy, or any other non-Festool product (unless otherwise stated) in conjunction with any and all Festool products..."  In addition, the message said, "Festool authorized dealers are asked not to display, advertise or promote the Dust Deputy as a suitable add-on to any of the Festool CT Dust Extractors."  Pretty strong statement IMO.  I also heard Oneida is taking back unsold units from their dealers.  I have one and have stopped using it.  I'll find out Monday what to do with it but I suspect I'll simply return it to my dealer for a refund. To bad, it worked pretty well but it had a nasty habit of sucking up the bags inside if the vacuum equalizer hose wasn't hooked up property.  I don't blame them for taking this stance.  It's bad enough when your own designs have problems, no need to dog pile on with someone else's bad design causing you headaches. 

 

[wow]

Already a thread about this here...

http://festoolownersgroup.com/festool-tool-problems/dust-deputy-issues/

 

[HowardH]

Oh!  Didn't see it.. [big grin]

 

[jacko9]

Oneida sent me an upgrade kit free of charge to eliminate the ESD problem.  Call them if you have an issue they are happy to help, I don't have any static issues any longer.

Jack

 

[jacko9]

I just received the Anti-Static cyclone for my Oneida UDD and it works like a charm.  After installing the original upgrade kit that they sent me free of charge I didn't have any static discharge issues but, just to be sure they also sent me the static dissipating cyclone separator and I have full confidence in my system since I use it every day and don't get shocks any longer.  Oneida has been pretty responsive and seems like a company that stands behind their product and works to fix any issues and of course not having to replace my CT22 bags helps a whole lot with time and convince.

Jack

 

[Hunter]

Does the current setup still require all the wiring and metal foil, or just work with simply a conductive cone and proper AS hoses on both sides?

 

[jacko9]

Does the current setup still require all the wiring and metal foil, or just work with simply a conductive cone and proper AS hoses on both sides?

The current setup seems to only use Static Dissipating material for the Separator.  The taper end that accepts the Festool hose is now the correct size so no union joint was required.  I left the wire that was part of the original upgrade kit in place but the whole unit now has a clean look (pictures to follow).

Jack