All about Festool vacuum cleaners

German quality inspires confidence and is highly regarded all over the world. Therefore, Festool vacuum cleaners have also become quite popular. These products deserve close attention.

It's worth starting parsing with CTL MIDI. The manufacturer himself notes in a brief description that this is a compact and well-thought-out device. When developing the vacuum cleaner, the designers tried to provide intuitive control based on sensors. The supplied 3.5 m hose is antistatic coated. Therefore, it is completely safe, regardless of environmental conditions.

The developers have provided a compartment in which the hose is hidden, as well as a bracket that holds the cable. The device is great for site visits because:

• relatively light;
• small in size;
• equipped with a stable gun carriage.

Manual bag cleaning can hardly be seen as a disadvantage. After all, thanks to this solution, the vacuum cleaner can work longer, and the dust container becomes less clogged. In the everyday life of a repairman, a flat top edge often helps. You can put various tools and workpieces on it. The design is optimized for the fastest possible winding of the mains cable.

The vacuum cleaner can be used with all Festool accessories. As the technical documentation indicates, it is used only in moderately dirty air (with a concentration of harmful substances not exceeding 1 mg per 1 cubic meter). Removal of sawdust and dust particles is guaranteed directly in the place of their appearance. The device was highly appreciated by the teams of repairmen and builders working in different parts of Russia. It can be adapted even for wet dust removal by using a special filter.

Per hour of operation, from 0.35 to 1.2 kW is consumed. At the same time, up to 3700 liters of air passes through the vacuum cleaner per minute. The 7.5 m mains cable is covered with high-quality rubber insulation.

Among the Festool mini vacuum cleaners, the CTL MINI CLEANTEC model also stands out. The package bundle differs little from the previous version - the same hose, bracket and dust collector. And in this model, the developers have provided high-quality touch control. The device is capable of absorbing dust class L.

The dust bag collects up to 7.5 liters of dirt. The vacuum cleaner consumes from 0.35 to 1.2 kW. Dust removal speed is the same as CTL MIDI.

The third version on the list is Cleantec CTL 26 E SD. The manufacturer claims that this vacuum cleaner is equipped with a high efficiency filter. Used a SELFCLEAN dust bag. The features of the device prevent clogging of the filters and maintain a continuous powerful suction.

The vacuum cleaner can hardly be called the smallest, and yet it is distinguished by its great maneuverability. The ingenious solution - complete integration of the filter into the suction head - allows for a large capacity despite the flat configuration. Excellent mobility is achieved by swivel castors and rear wheels. Engineers have provided a reliable parking brake.

The next model is the Festool CTM 36 E CLEANTEC. It is already larger than the previous versions. The lightness of the device did not prevent it from being equipped with a powerful engine. The use of such a vacuum cleaner will be quite appropriate at any construction site or in a locksmith's workshop. The move was again applied with the integration of a flat filter into the head. A robust hose delivers dust-laden air to the 34L dustbin.

It should be borne in mind that the device is designed only for a concentration of harmful substances not exceeding 0.1 mg per 1 cubic meter. m. of air. The twisting rate is adjusted according to the characteristics of the material being processed. Thanks to a special system, the operator is warned if the air flow rate drops below a critical value. In a minute, 3900 liters of air pass through the vacuum cleaner. The dry weight of the device is 14.4 kg.

The correct operation of Festool vacuum cleaners is guaranteed, however, only when the correct attachments are used. Widespread:

• extension pipes;
• groove nozzles;
• hand details;
• vacuum holders.

With the help of the holder, it is possible in many cases to work without an assistant. Experts recommend buying whole sets of attachments. Among them, there must be at least one designed for woodworking. Sometimes accessories are used to clean the floor.

Experts recommend Festool technology also because of the excellent cyclone separators. They allow about 20% of mineral dust to pass through. Sawdust, shavings are passed even less - no more than 5%. Reviews of construction vacuum cleaners of this brand are certainly favorable. The firm fully justifies the high authority inherent in German manufacturers.

Engineers carefully consider the layout and interaction of the parts used. As a result, the devices fully justify their price. With their key task, that is, cleaning the air from dust, they cope 100%, and even no worse than more expensive devices of other brands. The ergonomics of Festool technology are especially noticeable when the vacuum cleaner is used in conjunction with tools of the same brand.

When choosing nozzles, take into account:

• their diameter compatibility;
• the suitability of the fastening method;
• bandwidth.

It is advisable to choose bags based on fabric. Such products are much more reliable and practical than paper ones. In addition to a longer service life and saving money, they are also a plus in the fact that they are less likely to tear right in the process. The traditional notion that fabric allows more dust to pass through than paper is refuted by modern products. As for the filters, everything is simple - you need to take only those that are recommended by the manufacturer for a specific model.

You can see a video review of the Festool CTL SYS vacuum cleaner with a cyclone filter below.