Equipment Advice

BLUETOOTH FOR CORDLESS EXTRACTION AND SMOOTH TAPERED HOSE FOR SNAG FREE WORK

The advantages of using a cordless powertool are endless, no concerns about 240/110v, it can be used up a ladder of any floor of a building and modern batteries have vastly improved extending usable time, so much so, that Festool’s range of power tools now cover most applications that can be found on a site or a workshop; however, there is just one problem that remains – automated dust extraction. The hassle was the fact the end user didn’t bother with extraction, or if they did, it had to be turned

on and off as required on the extractor.  Festool has now developed a system to turn on the extractor via a remote control switch on the end of the hose that attaches to the machine but better still, it also has a Bluetooth enabled battery that sends a signal to the receiver on the extractor so as soon as the cordless machine trigger is pulled the extractor is switched on.

Festool has now developed a system to turn on the extractor via a remote control switch on the end of the hose that attaches to the machine but better still, it also has a Bluetooth enabled battery that sends a signal to the receiver on the extractor so as soon as the cordless machine trigger is pulled the extractor is switched on.

The advantages are obvious as even when just using the remote switch on the hose, you don’t need to keep switching the extractor on and off, it doesn’t need to be left running which saves wear on the motor, and it is simple to use as it will already be paired when the box is opened. However, using a battery to switch the extractor on via the receiver is where the main benefit is gained as the battery can be used on different machines as it is the battery that is paired.

The Bluetooth batteries are available as a 5.2, or for longer operation time, opt for the 6.2. Pairing the battery with the receiver is a simple task, just press the button on the centre panel of the receiver until the blue light spins fast and then pull the trigger on the cordless machine with the Bluetooth battery, the blue light then becomes solid and the extractor starts up. Therefore, each time the battery is used on a different machine, just connect the hose, pull the trigger and you will enjoy exceedingly efficient dust extraction with all the benefits that this brings, including healthier working due to a clean working environment and longer consumable wear, furthermore, Festool’s cordless extraction provides a more time-efficient way for kbb installers to work which is extremely important.

Another benefit of Festool’s cordless extraction is for instance, when an installer is cutting material with a plunge saw for example, the last thing he/she needs is for the hose to get caught and then having to stop work to free it. A smooth hose prevents this scenario and with a taper, the hose has a higher airflow so all the dust is collected. The new hoses from Festool have this type of taper and 144 strands around the outside of the hose give the hose a smooth outer covering that is hard wearing and still retains its anti-static properties.

Festool is bringing Bluetooth technology and combined with a smooth hose, extraction suddenly becomes easier, simpler and of course more efficient.

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The advantages are obvious as even when just using the remote switch on the hose, you don’t need to keep switching the extractor on and off, it doesn’t need to be left running which saves wear on the motor, and it is simple to use as it will already be paired when the box is opened.