California Air Tools CAT-AUX10A Lightweight Portable Aluminum Air Tank, 10 Gallon, Silver

I bought this product for the aluminum tank alone, knowing that the air intake and exhaust valve system was inferior and would have to be replaced. Otherwise very good.

I read the reviews and bought it anyway. The reviews were correct, valves dont work right out of the box.I will have to replace all valves. The Aluminum tank is nice but the valves are junk

Pros: light (purchased the AL tank), nice design, nice features (1/4 turn drain, valve to isolate tank from brass, can be filled two ways) Cons: cheap brass, poor assembly Purchased this tank to match the California Air Tool compressor I purchased at the orange hardware store. I give in 3.5 stars because I really like the tank now that it works correctly. If you purchase this tank please be aware that your will need replace all most all the brass on that comes on the tank. It is cheap and clearly the part of the product that was skimped on the reduce costs. Had to replace all the brass in the in photo with higher quality products from the orange hardware store. The isolation valve and hose coupler leaked and the tee fitting split when replacing the leaky parts. Save yourself some time and have all of these on hand. All are 1/4” npt by the way. The tire chuck hose whip came with nipple finger tight only. Additionally it had an excessive amount of Teflon tape on the hose fitting end including tape covering the opening of the fitting. I also found this on the brass on the tank. This is very poor assembly quality that can damage your tools as the Teflon tape does not break down and clogs screens and jams tools. Sad to see California Air Tools put a sticker on the tank that proudly says it was assembled in the USA but has such poor assembly quality. Please leave the sticker off in future.

My first impression of the 10 gallon steel air tank is its large diameter and weight compared to my old 7 gallon no name cheapie. The weight is reasonable for its capacity and the round tube handle makes it easy on the hands when carrying it around (unlike other tanks with sheet metal handles). I love the fact that it already comes with a quick connect on the output since it can be used for a multitude of tasks straight out the box. The tank thus far holds air with no leaks. It does appear to have the same cheap manifold as every other tank so I fear it may start leaking like my old one, or the plastic handle could break like some other reviewers have said. Time will tell. The included hose with tire chuck had a cheap feeling and a strong import vinyl/plastic odor to it. Since the tank has a quick connect I just use a curled yellow air hose with it. Overall, the tank is of very good value. Especially compared to a certain 11 gallon yellow air tank thats only a tad cheaper.

I bought two cheaper tanks and both were DOA. Just as well because this is a very nice tank; especially the plumbing provided.

Nice sturdy tank with well thought out fittings for tank filling, tire inflation and air tool use

Not happy with the finish of the product. 2 dents on the tank, a few scratches, and the end of the tank was clearly resprayed with what looks like a rattle can spray paint. I will be looking to have the item replaced.

GOOD STEEL TANK, A LITTLE FLIMSY ON THE GAUGES AND VALVES BUT THEY WORK. THATS WHAT KEEPS THE PRICE DOWN. I WOULDNT RECOMMEND THIS ONE TO SOMEONE THAT WILL BE THOROUGHGOING IT IN THE BACK OF A TRUCK EVERY DAY.

Like that it is light weight and aluminum. It has three different fittings for lots of options for filling and using.Lightwei tohth

Nice tank seems well built.