Description

Key Features

Made for Fine Dust

The automatic filter cleaning system keeps suction consistent when you’re pulling heavy drywall dust. That matters when clogging normally kills performance halfway through the job.

Planex-Ready Setup

This Festool dust extractor bundle is built around the CT 36 EI AC platform with the hose, blast gate, liners, and cleaning accessories that make sense for drywall sanding and cleanup.

More Than the Extractor

You are not starting from scratch. The bundle adds disposable liners, a blast gate, and a standard cleaning set in a Systainer so the extractor can handle both dust control and final cleanup.

Overview

The Festool CT 36 EI AC HEPA Bluetooth Dust Extractor Pro Bundle is a combo kit built around Festool’s CT 36 EI AC HEPA dust extractor. This is a dust extractor designed for high-volume fine dust collection, especially drywall sanding and cleanup. Model CT36 PRO packages the extractor with liners, a blast gate, and a standard cleaning set so you can start with a more complete jobsite dust-control setup instead of piecing it together later.

The core of this bundle is the CT 36 EI AC extractor with automatic filter cleaning, HEPA filtration, and 137 CFM of airflow. In real use, that means it is aimed at the kind of dust that overwhelms a regular shop vacuum, especially drywall dust. The auto-clean function helps maintain suction by knocking dust free from the filter, which is the whole point of this model. If you are sanding overhead or running long sessions with a Planex drywall sander, steady suction matters more than a flashy spec sheet.

Festool also gives you control over how the extractor behaves. It has tool-triggered auto-on operation, manual on-off control, and adjustable suction. That lets you back the suction down when full power would fight the tool, or turn it up when you need maximum capture. The unit can also be used wet or dry, which gives it more range than a single-purpose dust collector.

On the design side, this extractor is built to move around a real jobsite. Festool calls out the low center of gravity, large wheels, swiveling casters, and locking brake. The hose garage and Sys-Dock top make the machine easier to transport and organize, especially if you already work in the Festool Systainer system. The flat filter is integrated into the suction head so the container volume is used efficiently, which is why the 9.5 gallon capacity is actually useful on longer cleanup and sanding runs.

This bundle matters because it adds the accessories that fit the extractor’s intended use. You get a 5-pack of disposable liner bags for drywall sanding applications, a blast gate for easy deep cleaning of the AutoClean filter and spill prevention during transport, and the Festool standard cleaning set with Systainer3 M 137 for floor, crevice, brush, and hand-tube cleanup work. That turns the machine from a dedicated sanding extractor into a more complete dust-management and cleanup system.

Compatibility is important here. The CT 36 EI AC is specifically positioned for use with the Festool Planex and Planex easy drywall sanders, and the included anti-static hose is a lightweight 36 mm hose with a flange on the connector. Festool explicitly notes that this setup may not be compatible with some tools, including other Festool sanders that use a 27 mm dust port, and that the CT 36 EI AutoClean hose will not work with Festool cleaning sets because of that flange. That is not a flaw if you are buying it for drywall work. It is just something you need to know before you click buy.

Who should buy it? Drywall contractors, remodelers, painters doing surface prep, and anyone working around fine dust who wants better control and easier cleanup. It also makes sense for users running larger tools such as track saws, routers, and hammer drills where strong suction and HEPA filtration matter. If your main priority is drywall sanding with a Planex, this is the right version of the CT platform to look at. If you need a more universal hose setup for smaller sanders, pay attention to the port-size note before deciding.

Built Around Drywall Dust Control

This bundle is set up for the kind of fine dust that plugs ordinary vacuums fast. The extractor, liners, and AutoClean system are all aimed at keeping airflow up during drywall sanding and post-job cleanup.

• Automatic filter cleaning helps maintain suction during high-volume fine dust collection
• HEPA filtration and a 1 micron high-performance filter support cleaner air management

Cleaner Transport and Filter Maintenance

The included blast gate is one of those parts that sounds minor until you use it. It gives you an easier way to deep-clean the AutoClean filter and helps keep collected debris from spilling when the extractor is moved.

• Designed for the Festool CT 36 EI AC AutoClean dust extractor
• Useful both for maintenance and for cleaner transport between rooms or jobsites

From Dust Collection to Final Cleanup

The standard cleaning set gives this kit more value after the sanding stops. Instead of dragging out another vacuum attachment pile, you get organized cleanup tools in a Systainer that store and stack the way Festool users expect.

• Includes floor nozzle, crevice nozzle, suction brush, extension pipes, and curved hand tube
• Systainer3 M 137 keeps the cleanup accessories organized and easy to transport

What’s in the Box

• (1) Festool CT 36 EI AC HEPA Bluetooth Dust Extractor with Autoclean
• (1) 11-1/2 ft smooth sleeved anti-static Planex hose, 36 mm
• (1) Filter bag
• (1) Micron filter
• (1) Festool 496215 disposable liner dust extractor bags, 5-pack
• (1) Festool 497926 CT 36 EI AC Auto Clean dust extractor blast gate
• (1) Festool 577257 standard cleaning set with Systainer3 M 137
• (1) Curved hand tube D 36 EI HR-K AS
• (1) Standard floor nozzle
• (1) Set of extension pipes D 36 EI VR-K AS
• (1) Crevice nozzle D 36 EI FD-300
• (1) Suction brush
• (1) Systainer SYS3 M 137

Systainers for top mounting on the extractor are supported by the Sys-Dock, but additional Systainers beyond the included cleaning set case are not included.

Key Specifications

Airflow	137 CFM
Container Capacity	9.5 gal
Noise Level	62 dB on low setting
Hose Length	11-1/2 ft
Hose Diameter	36 mm
Extractor Weight	33.5 lbs
Filter Type	HEPA, 1 micron high-performance filter
Operation Type	Wet or dry, tool-triggered auto-on, variable suction

Compatibility

Primary Tool Match

Designed specifically for use with the Festool Planex and Planex easy drywall sanders.

Hose Interface

Includes a 36 mm anti-static hose with a flange on the connector. Festool notes that it may not fit some tools that use a 27 mm dust port.

Storage System

Sys-Dock and hose garage support Festool Systainer storage and transport on the extractor.

Worth Knowing

Festool states the CT 36 EI AutoClean hose will not work with Festool cleaning sets because of the flange on the hose connector.

Built For

Drywall Sanding Drywall Finishing Remodeling Painting Prep Silica Dust Control Track Saw Dust Collection Router Dust Collection Hammer Drill Cleanup

Pro Tip

If you are using this with a Planex on long drywall runs, tune the AutoClean frequency for the dust load instead of just leaving it alone. Festool also notes the cleaning cycle can be turned off, which is useful when you want to use the CT 36 EI AC more like a regular dust extractor.

Tool Nut’s Take

Tool Nut’s Take

Festool CT 36 EI AC HEPA Bluetooth Dust Extractor Pro Bundle for Serious Drywall Work

This bundle makes the most sense for users who actually fight fine dust every day and want a setup that stays productive instead of slowly choking itself out.

• Who it’s for: Drywall pros, remodelers, and finish crews who want strong suction, HEPA filtration, and cleanup accessories in one system.
• Why it stands out: The AutoClean extractor is built for heavy fine dust, and the added liners, blast gate, and Systainer cleaning kit make it a practical package instead of just a vacuum with a hose.
• Worth knowing: This is a specialized setup. The 36 mm hose and flange are great for the intended Planex application, but they are not the universal answer for every smaller Festool dust port.

Common Questions

• Is this a wet/dry dust extractor? Yes. The product description states it can be used for wet or dry applications.
• How much airflow and capacity does the extractor have? The CT 36 EI AC is listed at 137 CFM with a 9.5 gallon container capacity.
• Is this model mainly intended for the Planex drywall sander? Yes. Festool specifically positions the CT 36 EI AC for use with the Planex and Planex easy drywall sanders.
• Will the included hose fit every Festool sander? Not necessarily. Festool says the 36 mm hose with flange may not be compatible with some tools that use a 27 mm dust port.