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Post by christoph on Aug 23, 2014 15:23:49 GMT -5
Have fun with the "hose garage on the mini/midi it's a royal PITA. I still miss my midi though for portability, it was awesome Ghost, what kind of problem did you have with the hose Garage? If its useless in daily use there are other vacs that are light and handy too but much cheaper... Is there a difference between the hose garage of the mini/midi and the ct26? Thanks for your help! |
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Post by GhostFist on Aug 23, 2014 17:25:08 GMT -5
The problem with the hose garage on the midi is size, plus the fact that you also have to coil the power cable in there as well. It's a fight. I do love the size of the midi though, much more portable. Not very stable when stacking systainers on it to use as a dolly.
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Post by MrToolJunkie on Aug 24, 2014 0:07:48 GMT -5
I like my CT26 and find that it is not too bad for portability. I have a CT22 too with the Boom Arm, etc... but I like the CT26 without any accessories except for the hose holder.
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Post by wrightwoodwork on Aug 24, 2014 3:31:15 GMT -5
Needed to buy a new set of bags do did an Internet search. Got them from starmix uk site. Ordered the bosch gas25 bags at £23 compared to about £42 for the mafell bags.
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Post by christoph on Aug 24, 2014 14:57:06 GMT -5
The problem with the hose garage on the midi is size, plus the fact that you also have to coil the power cable in there as well. It's a fight. I do love the size of the midi though, much more portable. Not very stable when stacking systainers on it to use as a dolly. Thanks Ghost, i'll have a closer look at the mini/midi and compare it with the CT26 at my local dealer in 2-3 weeks ;-) I'll report my impressions... |
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Post by GhostFist on Aug 24, 2014 20:27:22 GMT -5
Due to recalls here in Canada I was forced to exchange my midi for a 26. There are totally some upgrades on the 26 over the midi, but the midi is much more nimble.
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Post by jalvis on Sept 3, 2014 10:47:00 GMT -5
When it comes to portable vacs I prefer small. I have the 26 and mini and prefer the mini for transport. The 26 hardly leaves the shop. If theres another vac in my future it will be small.
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Post by thedude306 on Sept 3, 2014 22:15:56 GMT -5
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Post by MrToolJunkie on Sept 3, 2014 23:34:19 GMT -5
I thought that Mafell and Bosch are using the same manufacturer.
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Post by jonathan on Sept 4, 2014 0:00:56 GMT -5
thedude306, the newest Bosch vacs are rebranded Kärcher.
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Post by thedude306 on Sept 4, 2014 8:57:30 GMT -5
Thanks Jonathan. I never realized that Karcher made vacs. I'll have to do some research on them.
I think the model it's copied after is the Karcher NT 35/1 Tact
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Post by luzzy on Oct 1, 2014 19:16:54 GMT -5
When it comes to portable vacs I prefer small. I have the 26 and mini and prefer the mini for transport. The 26 hardly leaves the shop. If theres another vac in my future it will be small. I have a 26 and a mini as well. The 26 stays in the shop and that mini has become a work horse. I found that if you let the hose loops stick out of the hose garage about 6" or so in the front , you have enough room to coil up the cord as well. The mini is great for putting in our job site gang boxes as well. |
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Post by jalvis on Oct 4, 2014 9:37:34 GMT -5
Really like that small vac. I roll everything up just as you mentioned without trouble.
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Post by GhostFist on Oct 4, 2014 11:40:48 GMT -5
I miss my midi ......
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Post by 7 on Oct 5, 2014 22:13:00 GMT -5
I have a midi, 26 & 36. Something is wrong with my midi so I need to send it in. If festool would allow it I would love to pay the difference and trade for another 26 or 36. I work on job sites much more often than in the shop but I value the stability more than the small size. Lots of opinions & they are all valid to me.
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