This tank is suitable for quickly bleeding air tires at home or in the yard. It holds pressure very well so you don't have to run the compressor every time you want to add some air to the tire. The tank is large enough to be used multiple times before needing to be recharged. It's also good to have one in case someone in the family has a flat road and you want to go out and inflate a tire long enough to get the car to safety, as long as the flat tire isn't a gaping hole. There is a screw valve that closes for storage and a top mounted handle and gauge. I did not notice that the tank lost pressure despite the valve being open. I think it's because the hose ends are new.