Y Split Connector on a CT26 - anyone done this?

[Stone Message]

Hi Everyone,

I have a CT26 and have a dedicated 36mm hose running to my Kapex and a separate 27mm hose for the other machines. I have recently installed a second socket on the CT26 (Supplied by Toolfest here in the UK - well done guys) and so I no longer need to swap power connectors. I would like to have both hoses attached all of the time so I do not need to swap these either.

Has anyone used a Y splitter on a CT26? If so, does it have enough power to do its job without blast gates? If blast gates are required, where in the UK can I get some that will fit and what else will I need?

I have considered making a special blast gate that would allow me to have the vacuum on just one hose at a time but getting plumbing supplies that fit the CT26 and hoses is tricky.

Peter

 

[Corwin]

If you search for "blast gate" here, you will find several discussions. 

I fail to see why you needed to install a second power outlet, as a simple splitter would have worked.  I assume that they have corresponding items in the UK:

 

[ScotF]

I use a Y so that I can connect both size hoses to use at once when necessary (i.e. the Plexiglas template), but I generally only have one connected at a time as I think that the performance would drop too much if both were kept open.   

Scot

 

[Stone Message]

Thanks Corwin - the search root was very helpful. I suspected that just a Y split would be asking too much - thanks Scot.

Peter

 

[Holzhacker]

We have a Y connector hooked up to our CT36 for flooring jobs. I thought about doing a home made blast gate but found there was really no need for it. Suction is fine with the splitter running a small cop saw and the flooring saw. I also have the white 3 outlet thing Corwin posted plugged into the CT, works fine.

 

[Kevin Stricker]

DC with sanding will be OK, but any routing or cutting will be effected.  The Kapex collection will also drop off considerably.  Blast gates are a requirement if using a 36mm hose.  I keep two sanders hooked up w/o blast gates with 27mm hoses and it works great.

 

[Stone Message]

Thank you Holzhacker and Kevin your posts were really helpful.

Peter

 

[Bill Chang]

I do not use mine.  When the 36mm hose is hooked up it is worthless.

I got the splitter to use with 36/27 hoses but without blast gates they will not work for my purposes.  [sad]