CALIFORNIA AIR TOOLS CAT-1P1060SP GAL 56DB Air Compressor

I laughed in astonishment when I turned it on. It is SO QUIET! it fills up fast too. Im going to get a larger one as well, but this little compressor is awesome! Good work California Air Tools

I cant believe I used noisy and low CFM pancake compressors for so long. This little beauty is quiet, and recovers fast with its big bore compressor. A bit heavier than I expected, the description specified the weight, but it just feels heavier. Still way lighter than a 2 gal Makita which I had initially bought, but returned. The only negative is that it doesnt have a cord wrap.

I have returned this after one use. Using an air hose to blow sawdust the tank was drained in about 15 seconds while I got a good 120 psi for about 5 seconds. I called customer service to see if there was some instruction I was missing and all that was available were a list of selections like, press 2, press 3. Could not get someone on the line so I shipped it.

We had a larger compressor, this one is so much easier to use. Love the small size and quieter noise level. Its easy to set up and put away.

Very quiet running, easy to carry. Bought to use with Brad nailer. Wouldve rated 5 stars but received damage on plastic cover on back of compressor. Does not affect performance of unit. No damage to outside of box.

Slow to keep up

If you need an air compressor for airbrushing, this unit is for you - it is very nice and quiet, even when seated right beside you. The air pressure is steady thanks to the 1Gallon tank - which is made of aluminum - so no worries about water corrosion. The pressure gauge is large enough for you to dial the pressure from 10 psi upwards. Based on what I have read on the web, the only “gotcha” is you need to turn the unit off from the switch lever - NOT just unplug it. Doing so may require a reset of the unit - which is a small black button behind the panel. Being a 1 gallon tank, it will kick off quite a bit with heavy airbrushing, but it is so quiet, you won’t even care. Save your hearing, get this unit.

This compressor was packaged extremely well and arrive undamaged. (Actually 1 day earlier than expected). I’ve tested it under heavy load for 2 days straight with no issues. Yes it has to fill up the small tank often but does so quicker than any other brand I’ve ever seen. I’ve been a professional Mechanic for over 25 years and have dealt with many air compressors, this one is amazing for its size and output. As for the loudness of the unit... just as described. Very, very quiet. I plan on buying the largest one this company makes for my shop. I hope the quality of this small unit carries over to a larger one.

I unpacked the compressor, plugged it in and waited for it to reach operating pressure. It never did because the manifold that accepts the air chuck was cracked and therefor leaked. The manifold itself is made of a brittle and fragile, low quality cast metal. it ideally should be brass or, at least, a beefy grey cast iron. Very disappointing.

Great little compressor super quite, recovery time is quick. I was sold under the claim that most compressors have a 500 hr. Life expectency and this one is claimed to have a 3000 hr. run time expectency, that sold me and have seen first hand small compressors lasting far less than 500 hrs. I did have a problem with the control nob for the air pressure adjustment being plastic and easily can be twisted to far and easily broken or snap off could have splurged a little and integrated the knob n a safer location or made this a bit more durable. I would recommend to any one who uses small Power Tools such as finish nailers. Portable air system, or any small compressor job. Ive yet to try this with a framing nailer but would be interested to see how it holds up. Has anyone tried it with a framing nailer? And how did it hold up?