The CT36 or CT 48 Dust Extractors

[Shushu]

Hello

I am planning to buy a vacuum.  I have in my final list the CT36 or the CT48.  I am trying to decide which one to use.  I am a fixer upper lady and remodel my home.  I recently bought a Planex (a totally serious tool whcih took me a while to get use to) and TS125.  I will mainly use the vacuum for woodworking but here and there I will use the Planex when I paint

The price of both vacuums are almost the same.  I am just wondering what is the difference between both vacuums and what are the consideration.

Thank you

Shareen

 

[Steve-Rice]

The CT 36 has a 9.5 gallon capacity whereas the CT 48 has a 12.7 gallon capacity. Other than height, they are identical.

 

[Peter_C]

Just a thought, if you plan on using the Planex a lot the CT36 AC was built for it.
http://www.festoolusa.com/power-tools/hepa-dust-extractors/ct-36-autoclean-dust-extractor-584014

 

[Bob Marino]

Just a thought, if you plan on using the Planex a lot the CT36 AC was built for it.
http://www.festoolusa.com/power-tools/hepa-dust-extractors/ct-36-autoclean-dust-extractor-584014

I agree with Peter here - if there are lots of rooms to be sanded. If not, I would say consider the CT 26 or 36 rather than the CT 48 as they are way easier to carry up and down the stairs or jockey into your car/truck.

 

[Kev]

Deffo go CT36AC if you're a PLANEX user - no question.

PLANEX aside, I was tempted to get the 48, but it's beastly compared to the 36 ... whereas the 36 is just a little taller than the 36.

I've got my eye on adding a CT36AC HD shortly, don't think you guys get them ?? good for concrete dust as well [wink]

 

[Coen]

The CT 36 has a 9.5 gallon capacity whereas the CT 48 has a 12.7 gallon capacity. Other than height, they are identical.

The CT48 comes standard with the push-bar, the CT36 doesn't. And probably more important than height; loaded weight. A full bag for the CT48 is going to weigh in...

Now, in Europe the price increase going from CTL 26 to 36 to 48 is yuughe. Difference between CTL 26 and 48 is €350. The 48 bags cost 19 cents per litre, the 26 bags cost 31 cents per litre. So before the increased size pays off, you need to suck up 2900 litres of dust. That is 120 bags for the CTL 26.

I guess you now know why the CT48 is a rare appearance here.

 

[Gregor]

Now, in Europe the price increase going from CTL 26 to 36 to 48 is yuughe. Difference between CTL 26 and 48 is €350. The 48 bags cost 19 cents per litre, the 26 bags cost 31 cents per litre. So before the increased size pays off, you need to suck up 2900 litres of dust. That is 120 bags for the CTL 26.

As a fun fact (from looking at the EKAT): the only part in the lower portion where the 26 and 48 series differ seems to be the container for the bag. Since the one for the 48 is 100€ as a spare part... one could think about upgrading a CT 26 to a CT 48.

 

[Coen]

Now, in Europe the price increase going from CTL 26 to 36 to 48 is yuughe. Difference between CTL 26 and 48 is €350. The 48 bags cost 19 cents per litre, the 26 bags cost 31 cents per litre. So before the increased size pays off, you need to suck up 2900 litres of dust. That is 120 bags for the CTL 26.

As a fun fact (from looking at the EKAT): the only part in the lower portion where the 26 and 48 series differ seems to be the container for the bag. Since the one for the 48 is 100€ as a spare part... one could think about upgrading a CT 26 to a CT 48.

The 48 also includes the push bar, or whatever it's called in English; Festool SB-CT 48 #497295; sells separately for €150.

Ha, funny. You're right, the reservoir itself sells for €100, but that's €121 including the VAT.

Nice thing about a 26 is that it fits below the Precisio CS 50. I'm not so sure about the 36 and pretty sure the 48 doesn't fit there at all.

 

[QuailRider43]

Study results regarding the hazards of wood dust are that it is a definite airway irritant that may cause chronic pulmonary changes, especially in susceptible individuals.  The association with elevated cancer risk is less clear cut, but still statistically present.  Cancer is often multifactorial, which can muddy the waters when looking for a 'smoking gun' cause and effect.  Nevertheless, it's a good policy to remove as much fine particle dust from the air as you can.  Here's the facts: http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/pel88/wooddust.html

 

[SHJ NH]

As a fun fact (from looking at the EKAT): the only part in the lower portion where the 26 and 48 series differ seems to be the container for the bag. Since the one for the 48 is 100€ as a spare part... one could think about upgrading a CT 26 to a CT 48.

Indeed, a knowledge did that.

 

[junk731]

Don't bother buying any Festool dust extractor.  I have recently learned that if you use anything other than a Clear Vue dust collector designed by Bill Pentz and his team you will get sick and die.

If you need any further information regarding this, [member=4907]kcufstoidi[/member] has personally spoken to Bill on the telephone.

Bill Pentz, the tinfoil hat guy of woodworking
"Matthias Wandel @ woodgears.ca has a short discussion on wood dust safety buried at the bottom on a page about particle meters, in which he quotes a medical doctor who went to a conference on Occupational Lung Disease.

    I asked one of the lung specialist if wood dust cause lung disease. He answered "No" with no hesitation or reservation. Some people do develop an allergy to wood which may aggravate their asthma or hay fever.

There is a lot more scientific detail about why dust is not a problem, as well as a link to a scientific paper, but apparently Bill Pentz fans still get into an uproar about it. Worth a read. My takeaway is people who have wood allergies like Bill Pentz (and myself) should take the extra precaution, but overall it's not as dangerous as he likes to preach."

RobBob, you and your kind truly are a pieces of work, misquotes and your head in the sand attitudes are truly amazing. Trying to discredit people who's only concern is others potential safety. By the way what does your comment have to with this thread considering Festool vacs are Hepa certified.

Shareen we have been using the CT36AC in conjunction with the Planex for a couple of years now. While you can use the standard vac, filter clogging can become an issue during extended use. For occasional use you should be OK except you'll have to do bag changes and filter cleaning more often.

John

John

 

[ben_r_]

Don't bother buying any Festool dust extractor.  I have recently learned that if you use anything other than a Clear Vue dust collector designed by Bill Pentz and his team you will get sick and die.

If you need any further information regarding this, [member=4907]kcufstoidi[/member] has personally spoken to Bill on the telephone.

Bill Pentz, the tinfoil hat guy of woodworking
"Matthias Wandel @ woodgears.ca has a short discussion on wood dust safety buried at the bottom on a page about particle meters, in which he quotes a medical doctor who went to a conference on Occupational Lung Disease.

    I asked one of the lung specialist if wood dust cause lung disease. He answered "No" with no hesitation or reservation. Some people do develop an allergy to wood which may aggravate their asthma or hay fever.

There is a lot more scientific detail about why dust is not a problem, as well as a link to a scientific paper, but apparently Bill Pentz fans still get into an uproar about it. Worth a read. My takeaway is people who have wood allergies like Bill Pentz (and myself) should take the extra precaution, but overall it's not as dangerous as he likes to preach."

RobBob, you and your kind truly are a pieces of work, misquotes and your head in the sand attitudes are truly amazing. Trying to discredit people who's only concern is others potential safety. By the way what does your comment have to with this thread considering Festool vacs are Hepa certified.

lol You're kidding right?!