jenskolson Posted July 27, 2014 Report Share Posted July 27, 2014 Hey guy I am in the market for a new air compressor. I don't really want big stationary compressor because I don't have 220v in the shop this will be going in. It is my work shop and don't want to personally finance fixed tools in the work shop. I am currently looking at the California Air Tools CAT-10020 (http://tinyurl.com/kfvg2rr) Does anyone have experience with California air compressors? I am liking it because it is sporting the same quiet pump style that is on the Rolair JC-10 that I have. It is going to be used as a general compressor, a little impacting, blowing out parts, die grinding, cut off sawing, nailing. But not two at the same time and not big projects. Any other compressor recommendations? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conductor562 Posted July 27, 2014 Report Share Posted July 27, 2014 No experience with them, but it looks and sounds like it's worth a shot. 70 decibels is pretty quiet for an oil-less compressor. 5.3 @ 90 should do everything you want to do, but you'd be surprised the air it takes to run a cut off. Invest in an in-line filter/dryer for it. HF ones work pretty well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DR99 Posted July 27, 2014 Report Share Posted July 27, 2014 I no experience with them too but I have heard nothing but good things about their compressors online Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenskolson Posted July 28, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 28, 2014 The toss up for me is do I get the roller vt25big which has more air flow capacity (+1.2CFM) or the California air which is quiet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan - TIA Posted July 28, 2014 Report Share Posted July 28, 2014 We have a California, works well and is quiet no issues. but you can't beat a Rolair, they are the best in the biz in my opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
annot Posted September 17, 2014 Report Share Posted September 17, 2014 California CAT-10020 is indeed very quiet ah, only 70 db, but it has 88 pounds, which seems too heavy, it may not be easy to move. I also have a Rolair JC-10, has not failed, so I really like Rolair JC-10, it's really great ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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