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

so far so good. its a nice tank. be ready to replace most of the adaptors and shutoff valve accessories, theyre junk. for some reason they add this adhesive that makes it almost impossible to remove without damaging them. lost a star due to that

I guess its going to be ok. I think its got a small leak right out of the box. I dont expect the shut off valve with the lever to live very long. You got to be on the fill valve just right or it wont seal .

Initially very impressive. Twice the weight/thickness as my old corroded tank and no pressure loss after two days. Not too expensive.

The California Air Tools Tanks are Excellent. No leakage even after it sits for a month. Outstanding Product.

Good

Excellent product

I found the whole assembly well-thought-out for the casual user. The valve does a good job of keeping the air in when you want it to, the connections make it easy to either fill the tank or use it. Could they be tougher or better protected? Sure. But in casual use, this thing should last for a very long time. Key thing to longevity is to detach all hoses and other stuff while transporting it. You cant expect the tank valve to survive much abuse given how its installed vs. how the rest of the assembly acts on it. Welds on mine looked fine, just as the paint job. Its very light, and it stores a much more air than my compressor. Makes it ideal for quick refills of tires and like stuff, rather than having to lug a compressor and power cord around. I would also recommend it for large but intermittent loads, where your compressor can use it like a battery to store air that is going to be released in short bursts that exceed the capacity of the built-in accumulator. Using this tank in a fixed installation is likely a waste as similar steel-based tanks cost less. Downside of steel tanks, however, is that you have to watch for water (and the resultant corrosion).

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.

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.