Powerstation and TS55 F

[GavsterUK]

So got my hands on a Power-station ,Truly incredible bit of kit.

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Also worth checking out @festoolfarrer for more videos.
I'll be having some on our Youtube channel eventually!

Also had a day on the tools with the TPC
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After owning a PDC since their launch I'm impressed!
Ive got access to all the new products if anyone's got any questions..fire away.

 

[_Ben_]

Nice, do you have any photos of what is under the lid of the powerstation? I have no need for it but just can't help myself with new Festool products.

Thanks,
Ben.

 

[Coen]

Everytime I see that "FEBQ" I think... why did they name a saw after the Febo (Dutch fast-food chain)... but then I see it's a Q.

How does the Powerstation do with statics on the hose?

 

[GavsterUK]

Nice, do you have any photos of what is under the lid of the powerstation? I have no need for it but just can't help myself with new Festool products.

Thanks,
Ben.

Ben, no but I'll try and grab one next week,  not much space under there, room for a phone and USB cable that's about it. Its packed with cells!

 

[GavsterUK]

Everytime I see that "FEBQ" I think... why did they name a saw after the Febo (Dutch fast-food chain)... but then I see it's a Q.

How does the Powerstation do with statics on the hose?

Festool advise it must be used with the AS Antistatic hoses only.
Didnt notice any problems in use.
Tried it with the Sword saw in 180mm Green oak, kapex KS60 and TS55 all worked perfectly plus a 1.8KW Air compressor.
next week we are testing with some more "interesting tools"  [big grin]

 

[GavsterUK]

"Cordless" kapex.. 8)

 

[Coen]

Everytime I see that "FEBQ" I think... why did they name a saw after the Febo (Dutch fast-food chain)... but then I see it's a Q.

How does the Powerstation do with statics on the hose?

Festool advise it must be used with the AS Antistatic hoses only.
Didnt notice any problems in use.
Tried it with the Sword saw in 180mm Green oak, kapex KS60 and TS55 all worked perfectly plus a 1.8KW Air compressor.
next week we are testing with some more "interesting tools"  [big grin]

Interesting. What was the temperature and humidity?

Because the anti-static hose is ultimately connected to the ground of the extractor, then bled to earth via the earth rod of the installation. I just wonder how a battery pack can do something equal.

 

[Cheese]

Because the anti-static hose is ultimately connected to the ground of the extractor, then bled to earth via the earth rod of the installation. I just wonder how a battery pack can do something equal.

Ya I'd also be interested in how that happens. It seems like you'd be in an endless isolation loop.

 

[GavsterUK]

This is what Festool state but I'll do some more digging:

"When using the SYS-PowerStation in conjunction with an mobile dust extractor, an extraction hose with antistatic function (AS) must be used. This minimises the effect of static charging and protects the user and machine from unwanted discharges."

 

[Coen]

Well, more surface area gives more ability to dissipate the charge, but still wonder what would happen if you cut EPS with it  [tongue]

 

[mino]

IMO this is the same as with any battery operating tools.

The AS hose is only to ensure the whole "tool set" is at the same potential so it will not end up damaging itself but it by definitiona cannot address potential against ground which it is not connected to.

BTW, is there not an optional grounding connector on the PowerStation like there is usually on various generators ?

 

[GavsterUK]

IMO this is the same as with any battery operating tools.

The AS hose is only to ensure the whole "tool set" is at the same potential so it will not end up damaging itself but it by definitiona cannot address potential against ground which it is not connected to.

BTW, is there not an optional grounding connector on the PowerStation like there is usually on various generators ?

Not as far as i can see and they state it CANNOT be used with the TKS as it requires an earth to operate the saw stop.

But I'll try and get more info and just to be clear this is a pre-production version ...so more info and tweaks may appear.
But hope is of interest thought FOGers would like to see stuff first!

 

[squall_line]

It looks stunning in that anthracite shell!  [embarassed]

 

[JEKL]

My first SYS Power Station test  [smile] -> youtube -  NářadíOnline.cz

 

[squall_line]

My first SYS Power Station test  [smile] -> youtube -  NářadíOnline.cz

(fixed the link to embed on non-mobile)

 

[woodbutcherbower]

That demo is super-impressive. I just wish it didn’t cost megabucks. It’s like 3 x the cost of a silent 4kw gas-powered generator [eek] With all the remote site work I do, I’d have bought one in a heartbeat until I saw the cost. There must be many others like me out there. What a shame.

 

[fshanno]

That demo is super-impressive. I just wish it didn’t cost megabucks. It’s like 3 x the cost of a silent 4kw gas-powered generator [eek] With all the remote site work I do, I’d have bought one in a heartbeat until I saw the cost. There must be many others like me out there. What a shame.

How much is it? 

 

[Cheese]

How much is it?

I thought they were around $3000-$3500.

 

[Paddyfin1]

Is the power station covered by the 3 year guarantee as it’s a battery

 

[GavsterUK]

It's on our site at £2349 plus VAT but we shall se what happens when they arrive...July now we've just heard .
They do have the full 3 year warranty but with higher £1000 theft payment.