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California Air Tools Quiet Flow 2-HP 10-Gal Steel Tank Air Compressor Expired

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Walmart.com has California Air Tools 10020SQ Quiet Flow 2.0 HP 10-Gallon Steel Tank Air Compressor for $200.99 when you select in-store pick up. Thanks sprdoorman
*If you prefer, you may select free shipping but the price will be slightly more at $204.99.

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The Quiet Flow 10020SQ Air Compressor is designed to be one of the quietest air compressors in the industry having only 75 decibels of sound. The powerful 2.0 HP motor operates at only 1680 RPM creating less noise and less wear.

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https://www.walmart.com/ip/California-Air-Tools-10020SQ-Quiet-Flow-2-0-Hp-10-0-Gal-Steel-Tank-Air-Compressor/890182342 [walmart.com]

This is a discontinued compressor similar (lower CFM rating) to a recent slick deal at Menard's at $195 after a 11% rebate. Didn't have free shipping and rebate had to be used at Menard's. Since there are no Menard's near me, I had to pass on the deal.
This deal includes the free shipping or free store pickup without any rebates. I had a Chase card and was able to use Chase Pay to get 6% in points credited to my card per this quarters promo for a credit of $12.30. Brought the total down to 192.70 for me.
The new model that replaces this is around $400
Specs:
Ultra quiet at only 75 dB
Oil-free pump for less maintenance and costs
10-gal. steel tank with wheels
Portable, easy to store, and weighs 88 lb
Powerful 2-HP (rated/running) motor
5.6 CFM at 40 PSI
4.4 CFM at 90 PSI
125 max PSI
Low 14-amp draw (110V 60 Hz)
Takes 150 seconds to fill the tank
3,000-hour pump for longest pump life and greater value

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Califo.../890182342
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I recently bought online and returned this to Walmart - cfm not that great and not as quiet as they claim. Needed more cfm while still on 120v (texture gun and plasma cutting)

Tried the dewalt airless, slightly better, seems nice quality but 350 bucks. Also returned and trying out a Makita 5200 6.5 cfm @ 90psi oiled - great design and quality the only thing I'm not liking is the 50% duty cycle but I can live with it.

There is a Rolair v25big, a hair better than Makita on paper but no hose hangers and storage - similar price but no storage/hangers and 100% duty cycle

Just some info for anyone looking. I've waited for deals on these models but nothing ever happened
I bought this deal from Menards a couple months back. It replaced a failed 21gal HF compressor. Used the second coupler to run a hose to the HF tank. Now I have the capacity of 10gal + 21gal. That said, this unit is quiet. I have it in my garage attic and can barely hear it running. When it does, even with the extra capacity tank, I've never heard it run more than a minute or so. I definitely would recommend.
This. The 1hp units are very quiet and portable, which is why I have one for when I don't want to fire up my slightly louder/much larger 240V compressor. Not sure I'd buy a CalAir for anything except their 1hp oil-less units.

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ben_r_
04-24-2018 at 01:16 PM.
04-24-2018 at 01:16 PM.
Good deal on a very highly rated quiet air compressor! Check the reviews at Amazon and Home Depot.
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sprdoorman
04-24-2018 at 01:25 PM.
04-24-2018 at 01:25 PM.
Just noticed that this compressor has a lower CFM rating than the previous deal at Menard's. Still more than adequate for my needs though.

Revised post.
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Chunkylemonmilk
04-24-2018 at 01:28 PM.
04-24-2018 at 01:28 PM.
I currently have the 5.5gal model. Would this be much of an upgrade?
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b67
04-24-2018 at 02:12 PM.
04-24-2018 at 02:12 PM.
I recently bought online and returned this to Walmart - cfm not that great and not as quiet as they claim. Needed more cfm while still on 120v (texture gun and plasma cutting)

Tried the dewalt airless, slightly better, seems nice quality but 350 bucks. Also returned and trying out a Makita 5200 6.5 cfm @ 90psi oiled - great design and quality the only thing I'm not liking is the 50% duty cycle but I can live with it.

There is a Rolair v25big, a hair better than Makita on paper but no hose hangers and storage - similar price but no storage/hangers and 100% duty cycle

Just some info for anyone looking. I've waited for deals on these models but nothing ever happened
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ThePiston
04-24-2018 at 02:18 PM.
04-24-2018 at 02:18 PM.
love my California Air compressor but this one doesn't quite meet the CFM specs for a 40 psi sprayer which usually requires 9-12 CFM
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USB2
04-24-2018 at 02:25 PM.
04-24-2018 at 02:25 PM.
Quote from b67 :
the only thing I'm not liking is the 50% duty cycle
That is to prevent overheating. Mount a fan to blow at the cylinders' fins and you don't need to worry about duty cycle.
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c00lkid54
04-24-2018 at 02:44 PM.
04-24-2018 at 02:44 PM.
Quote from Chunkylemonmilk :
I currently have the 5.5gal model. Would this be much of an upgrade?

If you buy the new one I'll buy your 5.5 model
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hleapha
04-24-2018 at 02:50 PM.
04-24-2018 at 02:50 PM.
Quote from Chunkylemonmilk :
I currently have the 5.5gal model. Would this be much of an upgrade?
That depends on if you have felt the need with your current model that you need more capacity and less cycles. I like having more capacity for things so it doesn't cycle as much. My HF 10gal is good enough for my needs but is loud as all he**, so that's another factor. Oil-free may also be a benefit to you. However, $205 isn't exactly cheap for an air compressor either.
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jimpski
04-24-2018 at 03:50 PM.
04-24-2018 at 03:50 PM.
I bought this deal from Menards a couple months back. It replaced a failed 21gal HF compressor. Used the second coupler to run a hose to the HF tank. Now I have the capacity of 10gal + 21gal. That said, this unit is quiet. I have it in my garage attic and can barely hear it running. When it does, even with the extra capacity tank, I've never heard it run more than a minute or so. I definitely would recommend.
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Sirbreakalot
04-24-2018 at 04:51 PM.
04-24-2018 at 04:51 PM.
Quote from b67 :
I recently bought online and returned this to Walmart - cfm not that great and not as quiet as they claim. Needed more cfm while still on 120v (texture gun and plasma cutting)

Tried the dewalt airless, slightly better, seems nice quality but 350 bucks. Also returned and trying out a Makita 5200 6.5 cfm @ 90psi oiled - great design and quality the only thing I'm not liking is the 50% duty cycle but I can live with it.

There is a Rolair v25big, a hair better than Makita on paper but no hose hangers and storage - similar price but no storage/hangers and 100% duty cycle

Just some info for anyone looking. I've waited for deals on these models but nothing ever happened

Rep'd you
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Toller
04-24-2018 at 05:21 PM.
04-24-2018 at 05:21 PM.
I almost bought it, then realized it was 17db louder than the 1hp I love.
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Masejoer
04-24-2018 at 08:40 PM.
04-24-2018 at 08:40 PM.
Quote from Toller :
I almost bought it, then realized it was 17db louder than the 1hp I love.

This. The 1hp units are very quiet and portable, which is why I have one for when I don't want to fire up my slightly louder/much larger 240V compressor. Not sure I'd buy a CalAir for anything except their 1hp oil-less units.
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b67
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Rep'd you

Tks Smilie
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