- Stock: In Stock
- Brand: FESTOOL
- Model: FES496143 359636
- Weight: 0.10kg
- Dimensions: 168.00cm x 93.00cm x 91.00cm
- SKU: FES496143
- UPC: 4014549114063
Festool EAA CT 26/36/48 Energy Box Module
At a Glance: Genuine Festool interface module for connecting compatible CT 26, CT 36 and CT 48 E mobile dust extractors manufactured up to 2024 with a Festool EAA energy box or extraction boom arm. The module provides the required connection point for the EAA/ASA control cable and integrates the mobile extractor into a stationary or suspended Festool workplace system.
The Festool EAA CT 26/36/48 is a dedicated connection module for integrating compatible Festool CT mobile dust extractors with an EAA energy box or Festool extraction boom arm. Installed in the appropriate module position on a CT 26, CT 36 or CT 48 E-series extractor, it provides the control-cable interface required between the mobile extractor and the workplace extraction system. This allows the extractor to form part of a more organised professional workstation in which extraction, power-tool connections and hoses can be routed through an energy box or overhead boom-arm installation rather than directly around the floor-level extractor. Festool's current specification identifies order number 496143 for CT 26/36/48 E extractors manufactured up to 2024. It is a specialised system component intended for workshops using Festool's EAA or ASA workplace infrastructure rather than a general-purpose accessory for every CT extractor.
The EAA CT 26/36/48 module provides the dedicated interface needed to connect the control cable from a Festool energy box or boom arm to the compatible mobile dust extractor. Once installed, the CT can be incorporated into the EAA/ASA extraction arrangement instead of operating only as a stand-alone mobile extractor.
Product highlights
- Dedicated Festool system module: Designed specifically for integration of CT mobile dust extractors with an EAA energy box or extraction boom arm.
- For CT 26/36/48 E: Current Festool specification covers compatible E-series machines manufactured up to 2024.
- Control-cable interface: Provides the connection point required for the EAA or ASA control cable.
- Workplace integration: Allows a mobile CT extractor to become part of a more permanent Festool workshop extraction system.
- Useful with overhead extraction: Designed for installations using Festool boom arms where hoses and services are routed above the work area.
- Compatible with energy-box installations: Enables connection between the extractor and Festool EAA energy-box systems.
- Cleaner workstation organisation: Supports organised routing of extraction equipment in professional workshop environments.
- Genuine Festool component: Correct original interface for the specified CT and EAA/ASA system generation.
Product Compatibility
- Festool CT 26 E: Compatible machines manufactured up to 2024.
- Festool CT 36 E: Compatible machines manufactured up to 2024.
- Festool CT 48 E: Compatible machines manufactured up to 2024.
- Festool EAA energy box systems: For establishing the control connection between the energy box and CT extractor.
- Festool extraction boom arms / ASA systems: For connection of the boom-arm workplace system to the compatible CT extractor.
Important compatibility note: Festool's current product information specifies the EAA CT 26/36/48 module for CT 26/36/48 E mobile dust extractors manufactured up to 2024. Do not assume compatibility with the newer CT 26/36/48 EI generation introduced from 2025; confirm the exact extractor model and year before ordering.
LE models: Earlier Festool documentation notes that this retrofit module is not required on applicable CTL/CTM 36/48 LE versions because the corresponding connection was already fitted to those machines.
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Features
- System interface module: Provides the dedicated EAA/ASA connection on the compatible CT extractor.
- Control-cable connection: Allows the workplace system's control cable to be plugged into the dust extractor.
- Designed for CT 26/36/48 E: Matches the modular architecture of the specified extractor generation.
- EAA compatible: Intended for Festool energy-box workplace installations.
- Boom-arm compatible: Supports Festool overhead extraction and workstation systems.
- Retrofit system component: Allows suitable E-series extractors to be adapted for connection to the workplace system.
- Original Festool accessory: Manufactured for correct system integration with Festool extraction equipment.
Benefits
- Integrates mobile and stationary workflows: Allows a CT mobile extractor to serve within a fixed or overhead Festool workplace installation.
- Organised extraction setup: Supports workshop layouts where suction hoses and services are routed through an energy box or boom arm.
- Reduces floor-level clutter: When incorporated into a suitable overhead workplace system, hoses can be kept away from the immediate working area.
- Dedicated control connection: Provides the correct Festool interface instead of relying on improvised connections.
- Retains use of the CT extractor: Enables suitable mobile extractors to be incorporated into more permanent workshop installations.
- System-matched installation: Designed around the Festool CT, EAA and ASA ecosystem for professional workshop organisation.
Application
- Connecting a Festool CT mobile dust extractor to an EAA energy box.
- Connecting a compatible CT extractor to a Festool extraction boom arm.
- Professional workshop extraction installations.
- Stationary sanding and finishing workstations.
- Automotive and paint-preparation workplaces using compatible Festool systems.
- Furniture and joinery workshops.
- Organised overhead extraction systems.
- Retrofitting compatible CT 26/36/48 E extractors for EAA/ASA integration.
Extra Information
- What is the EAA CT 26/36/48? It is an interface module that allows a compatible Festool CT 26, CT 36 or CT 48 mobile dust extractor to connect to a Festool energy box or boom-arm workplace system.
- What does EAA refer to? EAA identifies Festool's energy-box workplace system, which brings extraction and workshop services to the operator at an organised workstation.
- Does this module extract dust by itself? No. It is an interface component for the CT extractor. The actual suction is produced by the connected Festool mobile dust extractor.
- Does the module replace the energy box? No. The module is fitted to the compatible CT extractor and provides the connection required between the extractor and the separate EAA energy box or boom arm.
- What connects to the module? Festool's EAA/ASA operating documentation specifies that the workplace system's control cable plugs into the socket provided on the extractor after installation of the EAA CT 26/36/48 module.
- Why is the manufacturing year important? Festool's current specification states that order number 496143 is for CT 26/36/48 E machines manufactured up to 2024. The CT range was updated with the EI generation from 2025, so the exact extractor generation should be checked before ordering.
- Why may some LE extractors not need it? Festool's earlier system documentation states that applicable CTL/CTM 36/48 LE machines already had the corresponding connection fitted and therefore did not require this retrofit module.
- Is this the same as an extra electrical socket module? No. Festool also offers separate socket modules for the CT 26/36/48. FES496143 is specifically the EAA energy-box connection module.
- Is this the compressed-air module? No. The Festool DL CT 26/36/48 is a separate accessory. The EAA CT 26/36/48 serves the energy-box / boom-arm connection.
An EAA energy box forms part of a professional Festool workplace installation, bringing extraction and other required services to a convenient working position. This is particularly useful in sanding and finishing areas where machines are used repeatedly at the same workstation. The EAA CT 26/36/48 module is the interface that allows the compatible CT extractor to participate in that system.
A boom arm routes extraction hoses and associated services above the workplace rather than leaving them trailing across the floor. This can make a fixed workstation more organised and reduce interference from hoses around the operator and workpiece. The EAA module provides the required CT-side control connection for compatible Festool boom-arm installations.
Festool introduced a new CT 26/36/48 EI generation from 2025. The current Festool listing for FES496143 specifically limits this module to CT 26/36/48 E units manufactured up to 2024. Because these generations use different system configurations, the extractor's exact model designation and year should always be confirmed before purchasing this specialised module.
Pro Tips
- Check the full model designation on the extractor's rating plate before ordering; CT 26/36/48 E and the newer EI generation should not be treated as interchangeable.
- Also check the year of manufacture, as Festool currently specifies FES496143 only for compatible E-series machines manufactured up to 2024.
- If the extractor is an LE version, verify whether the EAA connection is already factory fitted before purchasing a retrofit module.
- Plan the complete workplace system before installation, including energy box, boom arm, hoses, control cable and extractor position.
- Keep control cables and extraction hoses properly supported and routed so they cannot be pinched or damaged.
- Inspect plugs, sockets and cables for damage before commissioning the system.
- When installing an overhead boom arm, follow Festool's installation instructions and ensure the supporting structure is suitable for the complete system.
- After installation, test the complete EAA/ASA and extractor system before beginning production work.
- Keep the module socket clean and protected from sanding dust when the system is disconnected.
- For older or unusual CT variants, confirm compatibility by Festool order number rather than relying only on the extractor's tank capacity.
Installation and Use
- Confirm that the mobile dust extractor is a compatible CT 26, CT 36 or CT 48 E model manufactured up to 2024.
- Check whether the extractor variant already has the required EAA interface fitted.
- Disconnect the extractor completely from the mains supply before installation.
- Fit the EAA CT 26/36/48 module to the designated module position on the extractor in accordance with the Festool assembly instructions.
- Make sure the module is correctly seated and securely fitted.
- Complete the EAA energy-box or extraction boom-arm installation according to its separate Festool instructions.
- Route the associated control cable safely between the workplace system and the extractor.
- Plug the control cable into the socket provided by the EAA module.
- Connect the required extraction hose and other system services according to the EAA or ASA configuration.
- Check that all electrical, control and extraction connections are secure.
- Reconnect the mobile dust extractor to its power supply.
- Test the complete workplace extraction system before beginning normal operation.
- Periodically inspect the module, control cable and connectors for contamination, wear or damage.
Specifications
| Description | Spec |
|---|---|
| Brand | Festool |
| Cat No. | FES496143 |
| Festool Order No. | 496143 |
| Product Type | Energy Box Connection Module |
| Model | EAA CT 26/36/48 |
| Compatible Extractor Series | CT 26/36/48 E |
| Compatible Manufacturing Period | Up to 2024 |
| System Compatibility | Festool EAA Energy Box / Extraction Boom Arm |
| Function | Connects Compatible CT Mobile Dust Extractor to EAA / Boom-Arm Control System |
| Control Cable Connection | Yes |
| Retrofit Application | Compatible CT 26/36/48 E Extractors |
| EAN / Barcode | 4014549114063 |
| Quantity | 1 Module |
Scope of Delivery:
- 1 x Festool EAA CT 26/36/48 energy box module
Packaging: Supplied in a carton. CT mobile dust extractor, EAA energy box, boom arm, extraction hoses and other workplace-system components are not included.
Safety
- Confirm the exact CT extractor model and manufacturing year before installation.
- Disconnect the mobile dust extractor completely from the mains supply before fitting or servicing the module.
- Installation must be carried out in accordance with the Festool assembly instructions and applicable electrical safety requirements.
- Do not use the module if its housing, socket, connector or associated control cable is damaged.
- Do not modify the module or attempt to create improvised electrical or control connections.
- Route cables so they cannot be crushed, cut, pulled or exposed to moving equipment.
- When used with an overhead boom arm, ensure the complete installation is mechanically secure and mounted according to Festool's instructions.
- Keep electrical and control connections clean and protected from excessive dust and moisture.
- Do not connect or disconnect system components while electrical equipment is energised unless specifically permitted by the operating instructions.
- After installation, test the complete extraction and control system before normal workshop use.
- Have damaged electrical or control components inspected and repaired by appropriately qualified personnel.
- Follow the operating instructions for the CT extractor, EAA energy box and boom-arm system at all times.
