Thread: Can I convert a CT36 that is 4 to 5 years old into a Class M Extractor?

LOL!
Being delivered today!

We're still in lockdown.
I can only travel 5k for groceries or exercise.
Any distance for medical reasons or medical support reasons.

$4k+ fines if caught.

Delivered
IMG_9223.jpg

IMG_9224.jpg

IMG_9225.jpg

Nice one It looks to be in awesome condition!

Don't forget to turn the suction strength up, unless you're using it for sanding

Hi Barry

looks good



BTW
That looks like a 27 mm (internal dia) hose.



Perfect for sanding, but perhaps a little on the narrow size for a router.

Super happy with the price and the condition.
Compared to others for sale.

That outside diameter matches the 27mm hose.

Got a 36mm hose delivering on Monday.

The HEPA filter is spotless.
Messaged the seller to see if and when he changed the HEPA.
If never, then holy moly the qualify of the vac and bags are rediculous!

Been spending way too much time cleaning out internal filters on household vacs used on cyclones in the shop.
But, you work with what you've got.

Thanks again to all who responded with support and encouragement.
Much appreciated.

Barry, what I did when the conversion rate was favourable was to order a couple of 5 pack of bags from Axminster.

They were cheaper than local at the time by a good margin, though that may have closed up now with conversion rates etc.

With all that said, don't fret too much, whilst I'm only a weekend user, I've yet to change my bag (and the 3 year warranty expired a couple months ago)

Thanks MM.

The seller confirmed the HEPA filter was replace just a year ago so way ahead there.
And he's left me with with an extra bag.

Freakin Axminster is freakin expensive.

I keep a good eye on Carbatec.
Usually their off the shelf prices are what I'd pay for US prices converted to AU including overseas shipping without the wait.
Unless they are out of stock which is more often than not it seems.

I've spent 6 hours cleaning in the work shop.
I kept picking up the blower and tripping over the Festool Vac.
Putting the blower down and picking up the Festool Vac.

Gotta post I'm NOT sneezing and coughing as much by far.
Funny about that.

Originally Posted by barrysumpter

I've spent 6 hours cleaning in the work shop.

6 hours ??

Originally Posted by barrysumpter

I kept picking up the blower and tripping over the Festool Vac.
Putting the blower down and picking up the Festool Vac.

Gotta post I'm NOT sneezing and coughing as much by far.
Funny about that.

so even before using the HEPA CT32 for the purpose you bought it for, its upfront cost was worth it

Congrats to all Victorians for easing of the virus preventative restrictions.

CT36. The number is higher so it's better.

More cleaning out the hoarding stockpile collected over few years (man speak for decade).

Started out feeling bad about every 1mm x 10mm piece.
And built exponentially from there. Depending on size.
Not healthy at all.

Saving my drinking time for the gorgeous daughters birthday on Wednesday.
So no respite there.

Ended up not even looking thru boxes and boxes. But just leaving them in the pile.

Haven't even started on looking thru the rafters yet.

The lady asked me at dinner why she kept hearing an evil cackle just before the vacuum would start each time.
Told her I was just a happy man. I'll let her decide why.

Yes reaping the benefits already.
Still getting that chill mixed with slight guilt when I think about the price and quality.