It seems to happen quite often lately. I show my experience from opening the box to using an item be it good or bad and hopefully it will help others when considering a product. We will see how it holds up now that there are no more leaks. Thanks for watching.

No problems since it was fixed. Just wish it had about 10 more psi. Thanks for watching.

That has been a great saw. Check it over good when it arrives as I have had messages from 2 buyers that had improperly machined castings and had to ship them back for repairs. I have had so many problems with new items lately that should have been caught in manufacturing. As you say companies are cutting corners to save money and the end user suffers. Thanks for watching.

I guess that means that they don't test any of them. It seems to work good and is quiet so far. Thanks for watching.

It has been ok since fixing. I wish it had higher psi because some of my tools need more then the kick in pressure. It is nice and quiet. I see comments from others with the same problem so they definitely don't test them. Thanks for watching.

When I saw assembled and tested in the USA I didn't expect a big leak like that. They definitely don't test them for leaks as this would have been easy to catch. Hopefully it works fine now and has no other hidden problems. Thanks for watching.

Since it was repaired everything has been fine. I find the 125 psi max does limit what tools you can run as there is very little reserve. Thanks for watching.

Still works good but doesn't see much use. Just nail guns and blowing things off. It really has to low a kick in pressure and wish I had gone with a higher pressure machine. I doubt this would stand up to commercial use. Thanks for watching.

My old one worked good but was really annoying my wife upstairs. I was actually looking at the extra plugged holes and thinking about adding a second output with higher flow for air tools. Thanks for watching.

I guess they don't test them as claimed. It's definitely quiet and I just leave it on. Wish the pressure was higher as I need 100 psi on some of my nail guns. Thanks for watching

I have the best USPS delivery lady and she takes good care of everything but they don't handle big or heavy items. It doesn't leak anymore so it should be ok. Can't believe they didn't catch the porus manifold casting if they tested it. I almost returned it but really don't want to leave the house much now. Thanks for watching.

It's working good now and very quiet butI find the 95 psi kick in to be a little low for some tools. my old one kicked in at 110 psi and could run a constant 100 psi to the tools. The way deliveries get beat up now Home Depot is the safest bet. Watch the pricing because it can really vary. Thanks for watching.

How long do you want your compressor to last? What nobody is talking about is that the quiet dry vane type pumps only last 1/10 as long as oil-lubricated pumps. So be prepared to buy another compressor every few years, no joke.

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I have seen comments from others with the same problem so they definitely don't test them and let the buyer be quality control. Has worked good since fixing but the kick in pressure is low for some pneumatic tools. Thanks for watching.

Same here. I have exact same one and have had NO issues. I have a few compressors but this one is my favorite. I was lucky though, I bought it new at a local auction for $150. I intended to resell it but when I tested it I fell in love. So I kept it lol. I never even heard of them before. Oh also. I sent them a email asking them if they would still warranty it and they shockingly DID.

We will see how it holds up. I couldn't believe it made it out of the factory like that. No leaks now but I am not going to recommend a product that needs repair when I receive it. Thanks for watching.

I definitely am not impressed with having to repair a product that was supposed to be tested. Hopefully the pump has no problems and time will tell. Thanks for watching.

@@unemployedredneckhillbilly2023 Speaking of "time will tell"... Have you considered installing an hour meter to keep accurate track of usage?

I see several others with the same problem so they definitely don't leak check them. I would recommend looking for a higher psi then this one because it is low for some tools. Thanks for watching.

Good luck. The other choices are from Harbor Frights or Home Despot. Don't forget that big part of the price you're paying for quiet compressor pumps is 1/10 the service life. An oil-lubricated pump will last anywhere from 10,000 to 50,000 hours, depending on manufacturing quality and whether you change the oil. The vane pumps used in the "ultra quiet" compressors start to fail around 3,000 hours. If you use your compressor every weekend, that 3,000 hours will be used up in < 5 years. Doesn't matter who makes it! That's an unavoidable fact of dry vane pumps. If you want long life and low noise, put the air compressor in a shed or learn how to build a proper sound enclosure with good (forced) ventilation. Don't forget to drain the tank regularly! Tanks that don't get drained regularly are ticking time bombs which can blow a hole right through a cinder block wall.

@@railgap Thanks for the tips. I have come to the conclusion that it will oiled, 30+ Gallon tank, and 240 volt. HD will last forever if well taken care of and maintained properly in a home garage environment.

I have a IR 60 gallon 175 psi in my barn and it's very loud also. Not a easy starter when it's cold. This one definitely is quiet and the wife is happy. Thanks for watching.

@@unemployedredneckhillbilly2023 Happy wife, happy life lol Looks like a sharp machine. I'm interested to see how it works for you.

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I have seen comments from others with the exact same problem. Poor quality control. It has been working good since being repaired. Thanks for watching.

Thanks for the honest review!

Too much grief.. Would spend the money on insulating the shop rather than taking crap from UPS and having to fix a factory defect. Take care and thanks for sharing.

Hopefully you don't get a leaker like this. Good luck. Thanks for watching.

Lately there seem to be issues with many items. Mostly from companies cutting corners and not testing. This should have been caught and repaired at the factory. I don't have a lot of confidence in a company after receiving an item like this. Thanks for watching.

I have the big 175 psi 5 hp compressor in my metal shop. This one is good for brad guns and blowing things off. Thanks for watching.

@@unemployedredneckhillbilly2023 Oh yeah, then you don’t need to do that. I just got the fortress 10 gallon quiet today with the coupon from HF - we’ll see how that goes.

​@@MD-en3zmHow is that Fortress holding up compared to the CAT?

@@gzus1482 No complaints so far, it has been fine.

This definitely should have been caught if it was tested. I see a comment that states this is a fairly common problem with them. Makes me wonder if they have cut any other corners. Time will tell. Thanks for watching.

Any kind of brush helps get an even coat. Check that whole manifold as The castings are not high quality. If that's not it could be in the unloader valve. Good luck. Thanks for watching.

Glad you like them. Thanks for watching.

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Not sure how much of this is made in the USA. Its advertised as assembled and tested in the USA and I know it wasn't tested. In the last couple years ups and FedEx have destroyed and lost over $3000.00 worth of deliveries that had to be replaced. I just went by what the instructions showed. Luckily I have an extra relief valve now. It definitely is quiet and we will see how it lasts. Thanks for watching.

Sounds like you may have had a line voltage drop. Was it on a circuit with other items running? Should blow the overload switch or breaker after a while. Thanks for watching.

Yes the collar releases the hose when pushed fully in. Thanks for watching.

It's definitely quiet. Can't believe how they have that manifold line choked down with the 20 gallon reserve. Thanks for watching.

I just use it for nailers in my wood shop that have low flow so it works fine. For higher flow air tools something will have to be done. Thanks for watching.

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In the last 3 years they have destroyed almost 3 grand worth of products they delivered and they were all packed well. My mail delivery lady is wonderful. She leaves packages by the door and very few have any damage. Thanks for watching.

Oddly, in my area UPS and FedEx are better than the post office. The USPTO is not consistent with their deliveries. At times we don't get delivery notification so we don't leave the gate open and either the chuck the package over the gate, or don't deliver at all and leave a note in the mailbox. Or if we do get notification and we leave the gate open they'll the leave the package at the gate or won't deliver. When they don't deliver it means a 30 mile round-trip to the post office.

Been good since fixing the leak. Seems to be a common problem area with them. Thanks for watching.

Good thing is if you get a lemon they do supply parts to fix it. This definitely was not tested after assembly and seems to be a common problem with this model. Still works good after fixing. Check yours over good when they arrive. Thanks for watching.

Just measure the hose id and od and search Amazon for a piece rated at 150 psi. Thanks for watching.

I didn't expect having to repair a new item like this. Thanks for watching.

The scrolls are nice for a large shop. I think the fortress compressors will work as good as this one. Thanks for watching.

I was trying to buy USA made and this was as close as I could get. I bet your Harbor freight one lasts just as long. Thanks for watching.

@@unemployedredneckhillbilly2023 Probably will last as long as they are manufactured under the same standards and more then likely the same company with different badging.

Steel. It's ok with nail guns but there is a big pressure drop across the regulator with my impact. A bigger regulator off the side port would probably work. For air tools a 150 psi compressor is better. Thanks for watching.

I think many had bad luck back then. I imagine the finally must have looked at the casting problem. Thanks for watching.

The higher psi definitely makes buying that one worthwhile. They are all made side by side in the same factories these days so probably identical. Thanks for watching.

I too am looking at the Stealth compressor. Alton Industries makes the Stealth and the specs are great and pump/motor are lifetime warranty and office is located in Chicago. They also make vacuum's and fans and more for Stanley, Porter Cable and DeWalt. But it is a small company with 50 employees so don't know stability for long term so warranty may be null. I like to support small companies though.

No I didn't. Found out with the 120 psi limit this compressor is no good for tools that require higher volumes. Thanks for watching.

Sad but true. Thanks for watching.

you should get glasses. Thanks for watching.

That was my first thought. I am so tired of fixing brand new things that come with defects. Thanks for watching.

They all can't be bad. Buy from a place like home depot so it could easily be returned. I was really surprised they didn't test them. Thanks for watching.

Damage could have been done during transit.... Thanks for the video!

From the comments l am not the only one with this issue. Probably what the Chinese call it 😉. Thanks for watching.

I believe that. They seem to use untested cheap Chinese parts leaving the problems for customers to fix. Thanks for watching.

This one is still good. I have a big ingersoll t10 out in my machine shop that's over 20 years old using synthetic oil. Thanks for watching.

@@unemployedredneckhillbilly2023 That’s good to hear. I imagine some brands are better than others. My non oiled was a Porter Cable and it had quite a few problems. One that’s scared me was the main safety valve would not work so the secondary one would kick in. Freaked me out all the time.

I had a Craftsman oilless 30 gallon blow up and It made a mess. Blew the rod through the plastic housing at 5600 rpm that's why I went with this lower speed one.

@@unemployedredneckhillbilly2023 not good… thank goodness no one was hurt. The porter cable I had was loud but it’s neat to see how quiet the new oilless ones are.

Why didn’t you send it back and let them replace it with the one year warranty? 😊

Seems like they all have issues. Just so much damage that could be avoided. Thanks for watching.

Both FedEx and UPS have a terrible record of damaging or loosing almost $3000.00 of deliveries to me over the last couple of years. The local UPS manager is a real piece of work and none of the employees are happy with her that seems to be part of the problem. This is a high end compressor that is supposed to be assembled and tested in the USA but it definitely wasn't. Just so many quality control issues with many things that I purchase lately. Really makes me wonder about the foods we purchase but can't see the problems they cause. I just got notices about 2 prescription drugs that I take having impurities that can cause cancer so nothing is free from defects anymore. Done ranting. Hope all is well with you and your gardens are in. Thanks for watching.

It has been working great since fixed but I wouldn't buy it again with the lower pressure cycling and slow recovery rate. Thanks for watching.

@@unemployedredneckhillbilly2023 Thank you.

It has been good. Not quite enough pressure for some tools because it kicks in at 90 psi but its still running. It must have another small leak somewhere again I have to look for because it started bleeding down some overnight again recently. Thanks for watching.

I found some SMC fittings and have to order some 12 mm tube. I think the regulator is the limiting factor. Thanks for watching.

I think most of the newer ones are fairly quiet. Thanks for watching.

Well at least the box worked. UPS and FedEx destroy the boxes of all my larger deliveries Would be nice to receive products that had no defects. Thanks for watching.

This definitely was not tested as they say. I am so tired of having to fix brand new defective items from manufacturers that cut corners. Hope the pump is better than the manifold was. Thanks for watching.

After doing some research this seems to be a common problem. A little testing like they claim to do would easily catch it. Thanks for watching.

Porus low quality casting. Seems to be a problem with many of them produced during this time period. Thanks for watching.

No, it was in a protected area and definitely a manufacturing defect that should have been caught if the unit was tested. Thanks for watching.

Soapy water. Thanks for watching.

@@unemployedredneckhillbilly2023 I mean the other thing you have in your hand it looks like a brush?

it's a brush with soapy water

I got it on home depot as a sale of the day for $440.00 It's normally $550.00 Thanks for watching.

Hopefully you won't have problems. Mine has worked good since fixed but the pressure cut in is low for some of my tools. Thanks for watching.

It works good but the cut in pressure is low for some air tools. No more problems yet. Thanks for watching.

That would have been a good idea if they had a quiet one. Thanks for watching.

From Chinese parts. Mine was never tested asthey claim. Thanks for watching.

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Like someone said. Probably plugged in for 30 seconds. I grew up with many tools like that but lately there are very few things that work properly right out of the box. Just hate wasting time fixing new stuff. Thanks for watching.

Could definitely be. Thanks for watching.

They probably turned it on for 30 seconds like someone else said. I have better luck with Harbor freight tools then USA assembled things lately. Thanks for watching.

That happens quite often. They don't even enter there is shipping damage in their system anymore, just say call the office if there is a problem. Thanks for watching.

I wouldn't want to have to pack it up to return. Didn't take long to change and it has been good since. I see comments from others with the same thing so they definitely don't test them. Thanks for watching.

I think almost all small compressors are made in China now. Thanks for watching.

@@unemployedredneckhillbilly2023 Majority... yes: The CAT isn't a bad unit but honestly, I get a better cycle time out of a HF Central Pneumatic, oiled 21 Gal by half. It is much louder thou. But it was also only $170. Three years in...daily use. I am running Royal Purple syn recip oil however which tremendously helps.

@@unemployedredneckhillbilly2023 Your vid was great just the same: Thank you for putting in the time !

The higher pressure of your compressor makes it better for air tools also.

@@unemployedredneckhillbilly2023 I use heavy impacts, such as I/R 231C, 4" cut offs and 1" drive tools with no issue. The HF unit actually is only max at 125 PSI but it also charges much faster. 0-125 about two minutes. As I said prior however it's a very loud unit. If one is going for quiet this one isn't it. It also runs hot. I would also reco a water separator to clear the line of condensate.

I can't imagine the number of parcels damaged in shipping each year. Thanks for watching.

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