Thank you for going to the trouble of doing this. Great to see the amount of fine dust making it through the CT Cyclone. There's not enough appreciation for this video.
We do a lot of concrete grinding which is brutal, start getting power loss when bag starts filling which slows down grinding, would love to see how this thing does with fine dust
This is the best perfect real world look video I have seen. I have been watching Festool video and you are GOOD. Thanks so much for all the time you put into helping us little guys with home project decisions. I am going to watch over and over for you advise
ive heard that its not a real world test if you are hoovering large amounts of fine dust from a box or tub, in real life small amounts of fine dust is produced in a steady stream, i think more of it would make it through the cyclone to the bag.larger chips and dust obviously gets caught by the cyclone, but thats not the stuff that is bad to breathe in. regardless, a cyclone is still a good idea for dust collection
Nice test. Maybe only slightly worse than a dust deputy but this add on is fully integrated. For the price I’d still make my own that locks into place like this unit.
This has not been my experience with this separator. Right out of the box I filled 3 bins about 2/3 full with dust from a Rotex w/40grit(in actual use) and 6lbs made it to the bag. Apples to apples, my dust deputy on a metal bucket would take years to let this much past. I like how it integrates into the “ecosystem of Festool” and it might save me a few bags here and there, but the DD paid for itself in the first month or 2 while I’ll likely never recoup what I spent on this thing. The whole reason I got it is because my DD contraption is kind of a hassle to deal with on site and isn’t worth bringing to smaller jobs, but the CT cyclone isn’t effective enough at separating to justify hauling it out either… or replacing what I already have in the shop.
Glad I found your Vedios they are really helping me I am retired and just doing some small wood projects and have a winter drywall remodel job. Wifes bucket list. I want to buy a system for home use but don't want to brake my 401K. Will the Festool Midi with the upper extractor be good for the home jobs with the top extractor to do small bathroom sheetrock projects but mostly hardwood and shelfs and some cabinets. Thanks. or do I need to at least go for the CT26
No, I didn't test suction loss. I've been using the Cyclone since it came out, and I have a 2nd one out in the mill that gets used all day on the Kapex. And I don't have any problem with dust being left behind. Did you see how fast it filled each bin. And my CT 26 is used many more hours sanding than sawing or routing and when I'm sanding I still turn the suction down.
I just purchased the cyclone and mounted it on my CT36 I put a plastic liner in it and when I start it up the plastic bag line sucks inward is that the normal way it works until you get a couple inches in the bag
Thank you for going to the trouble of doing this. Great to see the amount of fine dust making it through the CT Cyclone. There's not enough appreciation for this video.
Great video and test. Thank you for taking the time to do this!
We do a lot of concrete grinding which is brutal, start getting power loss when bag starts filling which slows down grinding, would love to see how this thing does with fine dust
Thanks for that demo. Bought mine today. glad to see how performant this CT Cyclone sys is. All worthwhile.
Outstanding video! Really, really helpful, thank you for taking the time to do this.
Great video, this is was I want to know about CT Cyclone, thank you, you are the best.
This is the best perfect real world look video I have seen. I have been watching Festool video and you are GOOD. Thanks so much for all the time you put into helping us little guys with home project decisions. I am going to watch over and over for you advise
Dang, you wrecked the bag. You could have just weighed some sawdust from your box to show how much it equals lol.
ive heard that its not a real world test if you are hoovering large amounts of fine dust from a box or tub, in real life small amounts of fine dust is produced in a steady stream, i think more of it would make it through the cyclone to the bag.larger chips and dust obviously gets caught by the cyclone, but thats not the stuff that is bad to breathe in. regardless, a cyclone is still a good idea for dust collection
well, that was a great video... i went from looking at it as an overpriced item, to i need to get this right now!! thanks again
We have three of them hooked up here. No more bag to replace !!!!
Nice demo!
Thanks for the video.
Спасибо, отец! Хорошее видео! Ultimately the best review!
Nice test. Maybe only slightly worse than a dust deputy but this add on is fully integrated. For the price I’d still make my own that locks into place like this unit.
This has not been my experience with this separator. Right out of the box I filled 3 bins about 2/3 full with dust from a Rotex w/40grit(in actual use) and 6lbs made it to the bag. Apples to apples, my dust deputy on a metal bucket would take years to let this much past. I like how it integrates into the “ecosystem of Festool” and it might save me a few bags here and there, but the DD paid for itself in the first month or 2 while I’ll likely never recoup what I spent on this thing. The whole reason I got it is because my DD contraption is kind of a hassle to deal with on site and isn’t worth bringing to smaller jobs, but the CT cyclone isn’t effective enough at separating to justify hauling it out either… or replacing what I already have in the shop.
Sold! Thanks for your time.
Glad I found your Vedios they are really helping me I am retired and just doing some small wood projects and have a winter drywall remodel job. Wifes bucket list. I want to buy a system for home use but don't want to brake my 401K. Will the Festool Midi with the upper extractor be good for the home jobs with the top extractor to do small bathroom sheetrock projects but mostly hardwood and shelfs and some cabinets. Thanks. or do I need to at least go for the CT26
Don. Thanks for doing this test. Maybe I missed it, but did you notice or test suction loss of the CT26 with and without the CT cyclone? Thank you.
No, I didn't test suction loss. I've been using the Cyclone since it came out, and I have a 2nd one out in the mill that gets used all day on the Kapex. And I don't have any problem with dust being left behind. Did you see how fast it filled each bin. And my CT 26 is used many more hours sanding than sawing or routing and when I'm sanding I still turn the suction down.
This is interesting i have been using mine but my bag does keep filling up with mdf dust on my cnc :(
I just purchased the cyclone and mounted it on my CT36 I put a plastic liner in it and when I start it up the plastic bag line sucks inward is that the normal way it works until you get a couple inches in the bag
Make sure you push out all the air between the bag and box not having any bubbles in it
Same as you. I use it without the bag and it works great.
at 14:37 i was just like, put the overpriced festool knife away and get some scissors dude
Can you Make test useing renofix ginder cement floor
No I can't make a video of that. Looks like the Renofix grinder is only in Europe and I'm in the US.
do you have to use the clear bag in the ct cyclone bin?
No you don't have to. I've used it both ways. works fine.
And the humidity was 52 % during the test.
watching you cutting that bag? that´s a waist of money. i put a zipper on the bottom of my bag and, readdy to go for mounths and months.
Seriously? You put a zipper on one?! Lol
@@ChinskiChat lol
How did you put a zipper on your bag??? Definitely interested
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