California Air Tools 10020C
#14 in StationaryFull review
For a home shop where noise matters more than raw airflow: a quiet 10 gallon unit for nailing, inflation and light air tools.
California Air Tools $457$457
2.7/5
A big tank, low maintenance 120 V compressor for a home garage running nailers and inflation, not continuous air tools.
- 5.1 CFM at 90 PSIAirflow
- 33 galTank
- 2 yearsWarranty
Check price at Amazon$599.99
Price checked October 31, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Pros
- 33 gallon tank at 175 PSI stores plenty of air for nailers and blow guns
- Oil free direct drive pump needs no oil changes
- Plugs into 120 V
- 2 year warranty, longer than most rivals at this size
Cons
- 5.1 CFM is low for the tank size, so recovery is slow under steady use
- No published noise rating or amp draw
How it scores
The rating comes from 5 measured or published factors, each scored 0-100 against fixed reference points for its size. How we rank explains each one.
Specifications
| Model number | CMXECXM331 |
|---|---|
| Air | |
| Airflow at 90 PSI | 5.1 CFM |
| Max pressure | 175 PSI |
| Tank | 33 gal |
| Pump and motor | |
| Power | Corded electric |
| Motor | 1.7 hp, 120 V |
| Stages | 1 |
| Oil-free pump | Yes |
| Build | |
| Style | Vertical |
| Weight | 123 lb |
| Warranty | 2 years |
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