Used CT22 vs New Fein Turbo vs New Nilfisk Aero 26

[SDYeti]

Hello all,

I'm new to the Festool world and looking for some advice on a dust extractor. I'm looking at a used CT22, a new Fein Turbo, and a new Nilfisk Aero 26 Hepa. All can be had for around $325 and after a little research it seems that there really isn't much difference in cost of bags and filters. The CT22 is local to SoCal and the other two can be had online and shipped for the $325.

What do you think?

Whichever vac I choose will be mostly used for boat work. I've got a 36' sailboat that will be coming out of the water in July for new bottom paint and topside paint. Im just taking a few layers of bottom paint off and a layer of topside paint of that is over the gelcoat. I've recently got a used RO 150 E to start with and will most likely get something like an ETS 125 as well.

Any ther ideas for this project?

Thanks in advance!

 

[greg mann]

I would get whichever one would follow me around the easiest. I am in awe of anyone that can describe your task by starting their sentence with, "I am just......". [not worthy]

 

[Rick Christopherson]

I killed my Fein Turbo because I left it sit with wet or damp debris in it for a long time. That of course is purely my fault for the improper abuse (as opposed to "proper" abuse).  [big grin] Otherwise it was a good vac. I never liked the switches though. No matter how often I used it, I could never remember which one was on/off versus auto/manual.

One thing you might like about the CT22 for your boat work though, is that you can connect a hose to the vacuum outlet for blowing. That's a feature that seems to be disappearing from many shop vacs these days.

 

[Holzhacker]

I have CT22's and an older Turbo II. I haven't looked into the new Fein's so I can't say much about those. However, a couple thoughts.
I prefer my Fein over the CT for wet work. The Fein would probably also be a bit easier for handling and storage on a boat. Like Rick I can also never remember which switch does what on the Fein.
On the other hand, the CT would be better for efficiency. You could put a garage on the CT and then you have hose storage, stack the Rotex sys and a paper sys on top and you've got a work station.
On of the great things about the Festool / sustainer system is that you can easily organize tools and supplies for efficiency and immediate use. It cuts down on the whole 'i have to find X before I can start working' problem.
Even though I like the Fein better for what you are describing I would go with a CT set up

 

[Cheese]

I have the CT 22, CT Midi and an older Fein Turbo II. They all great vacs. I agree with [member=6145]Holzhacker[/member] that the Fein is easier to use for liquid use because the vacuum head is easily pulled off and the base can then be tipped over to discard the liquid. Easy peasy...

The Fein switches are confusing, but you become used to them after a while. I'd strongly suggest you purchase the hose garage for the CT 22 or the cord/hose wrap option for the Fein as both are necessary options.

One annoying thing with the Fein is that the dust bag wraps around the inside of the base and thus the dust has a longer path of travel to completely fill the bag. Sometimes the Fein bag just doesn't fill completely because of the long dust path and because it is wrapped in about a 330 degree circle inside the base. See the photos below.

One final note, the hose on the CT 22 is anti-static, the hose on my Fein (older model) is not anti-static. When vacuuming for a prolonged duration with the Fein, if I touch metal objects that are grounded, I will get a small shock/shocks.

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[polarsea1]

Aftermarket filters and bags are available for the Fein -  I consider that a big plus. The newest versions don't have variable speed, only an adjustable sleeve at the end of the hose to relieve vacuum. That may be and advantage too as you can dial in the vacuum right at the tool.

 

[Brent Taylor]

I have the Nilfisk and I use it for everything, everyday, filters are available on line, not cheap, but  not terrible when compared to the others.The big plus  is the filter cleaning features and the low weight and decibels. 

 

[Tyler Ernsberger]

Thats expensive for a used ct22.  The going rate is 200-250.  My local hardware has a new ct22 that they used for demos for $320 and I thought that was high. 

I own a ct22 and fein turbo II and a midi.  The fein is a great vac and works great,  I think the fein is top heavy and wants to tip.  The ct22 is a great vac,  its a little heavy, a good stationary vac.  The ctmidi is my favorite vac.  Its small enough to carry around and has plenty of power.

 

[SDYeti]

I answered my own question and went ahead and bought a CT Mini and DTS400 package from Bob Marino's. Also picked up a RO 150 E used.  Hopefully this combo will get most of the job done.

 

[semenza]

I answered my own question and went ahead and bought a CT Mini and DTS400 package from Bob Marino's. Also picked up a RO 150 E used.  Hopefully this combo will get most of the job done.

Welcome to the forum!  [smile]

    Aside from not having the blower that might be handy for the boat work, as Rick mentioned, you will like the Mini size wise for working in , out, and around the boat.

Seth

 

[SDYeti]

  On this blower thing...

Is the idea to just hook a hose to the outlet and just have the exhaust go somewhere other than where the work is being done? I'm a little confused as to the usefulness of this but I'm interested to hear/learn about it.