Tradesman Cleaning kit question

[SteveC]

Nick,
Nice video. I recently got the tradesman/ installer kit and was able to make it all fit. Watching your video confirmed I did it right because I saw your systainer front edge bows as did mine.
One question I have, is the systainer handle strong enough to lift a CT26 ? Should I break it down to load into the truck or carry up stairs ? Mine was purchased for site work. (I will double post at "Ask Festool")

 

[Administrator_JSVN]

Is it strong enough? I would say yes. I carry my CT 22 by the handle of the compact cleaning set on top of it when I take it out to the garage to vacuum the vehicles.

Is it recommended? Not sure. We don't have any specifications on weight limits.

 

[semenza]

I do not know how much weight the handle can withstand. But it takes a lot of force to remove them in the folded down position that allows removal. In the carry position I think it would take more than anyone would want to try to carry.

http://www.talkfestool.com/vb/festool-tanos-all-things-systainer/2121-remove-install-systainer-handle.html

Seth

 

[Ken Nagrod]

Thanks for the info Seth.  I was trying to figure out how to do that without damaging anything.

 

[SteveC]

Is it strong enough? I would say yes. I carry my CT 22 by the handle of the compact cleaning set on top of it when I take it out to the garage to vacuum the vehicles.

Is it recommended? Not sure. We don't have any specifications on weight limits.

Thanks.
If by chance it did fail, is this a warranty item?
Anyone want to sacrifice a systainer to find the limit and/or warranty?

 

[Ken Nagrod]

Steve, check out the other thread you posted this in for my "test".

 

[AlexThePalex]

I've carried my CTL22 around many times by the handle of an attached systainer, the handle held up just fine.

 

[Nigel]

    I've carried ctl 36 [full] with systainer.I've often wondered about the little green tabs on the ctl but never thought about the systainer handle.I'd be interested to know of any specifications from Festool.

 

[Kevin D.]

Looking at pictures in my 2007 and 2008/2009 catalogue, they do not show any pictures of the CT's being carried with a sys attached to the top, but only of the CT unit being carried solo.

I just tried my own out carrying it with a sys on top, and it doesn't seem to be precarious in any way.

 

[jmbfestool]

I have a systainer 5 which holds my Paslode first fix gun a few nails gas 2x batteries and charger AND Dewalt second fix gun few nails 3x 18v batteries and charger!  Well that systainer ALONE is heavy!  Well I have had it attached to my CT22!  The reason because the weight! I can roll the systainer around on my CT22 to the job but some times it needs lifting over things or up some steps so instead of unclipping it I just lift the hole lot and the handle has held fine no signs of plastic turning white under strain.

JMB

 

[Administrator_JSVN]

Systainers and sortainers are not covered under the warranty.

 

[Ken Nagrod]

    I've carried ctl 36 [full] with systainer.I've often wondered about the little green tabs on the ctl but never thought about the systainer handle.I'd be interested to know of any specifications from Festool.

Good point Nigel.  Those are probably the weak link in the whole idea.  If the green tabs fail, the CT drops.

 

[fritter63]

I do the same as jmb and lift it over thresholds , etc.

For me it's not an issue, because at my age and after 25 years of weightlifting, my shoulder sends signs of impending failure long before the handle will....

 

[Brice Burrell]

Video test forth coming. Stay tuned.... Video test, sorry about the bad quality video.  I pause for a second when I hear something come loose in the router bit Systainer.  I know you guys would ask so I did the test with both a classic and a T-Loc.  I weighed the vac, it came in at 53 lbs, not including the Sys.  I didn't do any prior testing so I was sweating the new T-Loc little. [bite tongue]

Sys vac test

 

[semenza]

     I've carried ctl 36 [full] with systainer.I've often wondered about the little green tabs on the ctl but never thought about the systainer handle.I'd be interested to know of any specifications from Festool.

Good point Nigel.  Those are probably the weak link in the whole idea.  If the green tabs fail, the CT drops.

Keep in mind that the  CT latches  will only ever have to hold the weight of the CT. No matter how much is stacked on top.  Might seem obvious but sometimes the mind plays tricks....

Same goes for the rolling caster boards with the little rubber tabs (spangummi  [smile] ) .

Seth

 

[AlexThePalex]

Look at the lids in that test .....

 

[Brice Burrell]

Look at the lids in that test .....

Yes, they flex.  Remember that 53 lbs (24.09 kilos) bouncing and everything held.  

 

[festooldude]

Nice vid!,,

I carry my ctl with sys 5 Tloc on top around all the time!! no problem..
(i stuffed the craftsman cleaning kit in a sys 5, because of the big ass python d 36 as hose talking back at me!!! )[embarassed]..
and, now i got more space for cleaning acc.

haha

 

[tbellemare]

You must have about 13 pound in your bag, Brice. The unit weighs a little less than 40 lbs.

Tom

 

[Brice Burrell]

You must have about 13 pound in your bag, Brice. The unit weighs a little less than 40 lbs.

Tom

Yes, the bag is fairly full of construction debris.