--- product_id: 14383069 title: "Festool 496170 Main Filter Element for CT 26, CT 36 & CT 48" brand: "festool" price: "819 kr" currency: DKK in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 category: "Festool" url: https://www.desertcart.dk/products/14383069-festool-496170-main-filter-element-for-ct-26-ct-36 store_origin: DK region: Denmark --- # Filters particles ≥1 micron Compact 10" x 7.5" x 2" size Lightweight 0.5 lb design Festool 496170 Main Filter Element for CT 26, CT 36 & CT 48 **Brand:** festool **Price:** 819 kr **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🛠️ Elevate your workspace air quality without breaking the bank! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Festool 496170 Main Filter Element for CT 26, CT 36 & CT 48 by festool - **How much does it cost?** 819 kr with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.dk](https://www.desertcart.dk/products/14383069-festool-496170-main-filter-element-for-ct-26-ct-36) ## Best For - festool enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted festool brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Lightweight & Compact:** Easy to install without adding bulk or weight - • **Seamless Compatibility:** Perfect fit for Festool CT 26, CT 36 & CT 48 models - • **Optimized for Regular Use:** Ideal for woodworking and drywall dust, not for lead removal - • **Cost-Effective Alternative:** Non-HEPA filter at less than half the price of HEPA versions - • **Precision Particle Filtration:** Captures dust down to 1 micron for cleaner air ## Overview The Festool 496170 Main Filter Element is a disposable, non-HEPA filter designed to capture particles down to 1 micron. Compatible with Festool CT 26, CT 36, and CT 48 dust extractors, it offers a lightweight, compact, and cost-effective solution for everyday woodworking and drywall dust extraction, though it is not suitable for lead dust or HEPA-required tasks. ## Description From the Manufacturer Replacement filter for applications not requiring HEPA filtration. Filters particles down to 1 micron in size. This filter should not be used for EPA RRP tasks. Compatible with Festool CT 26 and CT 36 dust extractor models. Includes one (1) standard filter element. Review: Festool filters - So that no one gets confused... HEPA vs non-HEPA: two different filters, your choice - Festool CT26 and CT36 dust extractors use a dust bag and a filter. CT 36 AC can use either a dust bag and a filter, or a pastic liner instead of the dust bag when it is used for drywall dust. Festool dust bag is capable of cleaning the air off particles with sizes over 5 microns. All smaller particles are captured by the primary filter. There is only one filter in the unit. CT26 and CT36 ship from the factory with a HEPA filter (pn 498994, $85 until March 31, 2015, $88 starting from April 1, 2015) which captures 99.99% of particles down to the size of 0.3 microns. The autoclean version of CT36 (which is normally used with the Planex, which is Festool's dry wall sander) comes with a different filter which is better suited for violent shaking during autocleaning process. This is this part. It captures 99.97% of particles down to 1 micron in size, and therefore does not meet the HEPA requirements, i.e., is not suitable for removal lead containing dust. It is exactly the same size as the HEPA version, and dimension-wise is fully interchangeable with the HEPA version (pn 498994). If you need a filter for CT 36 AC, and plan to use it with drywall dust and plastic liner, this is your part. If you need a filter for CT26, or for CT36, or for CT36 AC to use it as a regular dust extractor with a regular bag, this is a non-HEPA, lower cost alternative. It is not HEPA-compliant and is not guaranteed to capture dust in the 0.3 to 1 micron size range, but it is less than half price of the HEPA filter. It will fit into your CT26 or CT36 perfectly, just as the HEPA version. However, as long as you will be using this filter, your dust extractor will not be HEPA-compliant and cannot be used for RRP (lead removal) work until you swap the filter to HEPA rated. The way how I think about it - if you are not working with lead containing dust, i.e., if you use it for regular woodworking, then even Festool tools do not capture all dust. Depending on the tool, 1% to 10% of dust still remains outside of vacuum. It is perfectly feasible that the amount of dust which this basic filter would not capture compared to the HEPA version is much less than the small fraction of dust that is left in the air from regular tool operation. Festool dust extractor with this filter is still better (if not way better) than most regular shop vacuums. I like and prefer the best filter available, i.e., HEPA, but if I had to, I can work on my hobby projects with this filter as well. On the other hand, density of particles increases with decreasing particle sizes logarithmically. The difference between 1 um threshold and 0.1 microns threshold may not sound like much, but it translates into a big difference in density of particles which we cannot see (but sometimes can smell). This is why if you have a HEPA filter at hand, and if you use your dust extractor in a small room (e.g., in a garage) go ahead and use the HEPA version. You lungs will thank you for that. Review: Good Replacement - I replaced the original Main Filter Element with this one. It fit exactly and was very easy to install. ## Features - Filtration of particles down to one (1) micron in size. - Should not be used for applications requiring HEPA filtration. - Item Package Dimension: 10.0" L x 7.5" W x 2.0" H - Item Package Weight: 0.5 lb ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Brand | Festool | | Compatible Devices | Festool CT 26 and CT 36 dust extractor models | | Material | HEPA | | Number of Pieces | 1 | | Product Dimensions | 10.83"L x 7.68"W x 2.36"H | | Reusability | Disposable | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Festool - **Compatible Devices:** Festool CT 26 and CT 36 dust extractor models - **Material:** HEPA - **Product Dimensions:** 10.83"L x 7.68"W x 2.36"H - **Reusability:** Disposable ## Images ![Festool 496170 Main Filter Element for CT 26, CT 36 & CT 48 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71c9qTS9JSL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Festool filters - So that no one gets confused... HEPA vs non-HEPA: two different filters, your choice *by A***. on March 29, 2015* Festool CT26 and CT36 dust extractors use a dust bag and a filter. CT 36 AC can use either a dust bag and a filter, or a pastic liner instead of the dust bag when it is used for drywall dust. Festool dust bag is capable of cleaning the air off particles with sizes over 5 microns. All smaller particles are captured by the primary filter. There is only one filter in the unit. CT26 and CT36 ship from the factory with a HEPA filter (pn 498994, $85 until March 31, 2015, $88 starting from April 1, 2015) which captures 99.99% of particles down to the size of 0.3 microns. The autoclean version of CT36 (which is normally used with the Planex, which is Festool's dry wall sander) comes with a different filter which is better suited for violent shaking during autocleaning process. This is this part. It captures 99.97% of particles down to 1 micron in size, and therefore does not meet the HEPA requirements, i.e., is not suitable for removal lead containing dust. It is exactly the same size as the HEPA version, and dimension-wise is fully interchangeable with the HEPA version (pn 498994). If you need a filter for CT 36 AC, and plan to use it with drywall dust and plastic liner, this is your part. If you need a filter for CT26, or for CT36, or for CT36 AC to use it as a regular dust extractor with a regular bag, this is a non-HEPA, lower cost alternative. It is not HEPA-compliant and is not guaranteed to capture dust in the 0.3 to 1 micron size range, but it is less than half price of the HEPA filter. It will fit into your CT26 or CT36 perfectly, just as the HEPA version. However, as long as you will be using this filter, your dust extractor will not be HEPA-compliant and cannot be used for RRP (lead removal) work until you swap the filter to HEPA rated. The way how I think about it - if you are not working with lead containing dust, i.e., if you use it for regular woodworking, then even Festool tools do not capture all dust. Depending on the tool, 1% to 10% of dust still remains outside of vacuum. It is perfectly feasible that the amount of dust which this basic filter would not capture compared to the HEPA version is much less than the small fraction of dust that is left in the air from regular tool operation. Festool dust extractor with this filter is still better (if not way better) than most regular shop vacuums. I like and prefer the best filter available, i.e., HEPA, but if I had to, I can work on my hobby projects with this filter as well. On the other hand, density of particles increases with decreasing particle sizes logarithmically. The difference between 1 um threshold and 0.1 microns threshold may not sound like much, but it translates into a big difference in density of particles which we cannot see (but sometimes can smell). This is why if you have a HEPA filter at hand, and if you use your dust extractor in a small room (e.g., in a garage) go ahead and use the HEPA version. You lungs will thank you for that. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good Replacement *by T***M on July 30, 2014* I replaced the original Main Filter Element with this one. It fit exactly and was very easy to install. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great fit *by T***O on April 22, 2024* It fit perfectly ## Frequently Bought Together - Festool 496170 HF-CT 26/36/48 Main Filter, Multicolour - Festool SC FIS-CT 26/5 Selfclean Filter Bag, White --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.dk/products/14383069-festool-496170-main-filter-element-for-ct-26-ct-36](https://www.desertcart.dk/products/14383069-festool-496170-main-filter-element-for-ct-26-ct-36) --- *Product available on Desertcart Denmark* *Store origin: DK* *Last updated: 2026-04-23*