sawdustinmyshoes said:
Jim_in_PA said:
I'm about to order a new CT Midi extractor for the shop. With the addition of the Kapex 120 this past month that replaced a nearly 30 year old Delta 12" CMS, my plan is to take the venerable CT-22 and largely dedicate it to that tool in honor of its about 20 years of service and use the new extractor near the bench for "all the handheld tools" I connect to extraction.
I have the same two vacs

. My CT22 started leaking oil in the motor housing a couple years ago (I believe I purchased it in the mid-aughts). I never shipped it in for repair. I thought
someday I'll be driving by or to Indianapolis and drop it off. Anyway, I bought the CT MIDI a couple years ago to replace it. I love the Midi and it's bluetooth capabality. I highly recommend the remote switch. I bought it to use with the Shaper Origin, but use it often for small cleaning tasks because it is so convenient, particularly when I'm in "clean-as-I-go" mode or don't want to drag the large Ridgid out. I also never knew what I was missing until I got the integral hose garage with the Midi.
With rare exception, I only use the Festool extractors for, um...extraction...and like you I cleanup with a Ridgid vac. I also sometimes use my "multipurpose" DC drop near my flattening table to grab piles of stuff swept up after a big project is complete.
I'm glad you've enjoyed the Midi. It seems like the best option to "replace" my CT22 as the main squeeze at the bench.
BTW...Midi ordered and expected early next week.