Similarities between Eheim 2222 and Aqua1 CF500

[Benny]

Hey all, is it just me or is there a striking similarity between the two filters afformentioned?

From the clips to hold on the lid, the shape of the media trays, and the identical flow ratings???

An unnamed source tells me they come from the same chinese factory???

Interested on responses!, I can post pics of the CF500 to compare with the 2222 technical info sheet on their website


Regards,
Benny

[Proteus]

it is the same with some Atman & Via Aqua products.

The mouldings are made either in the same place, or based on the same design.

But when you get to the guts of it all (motor, and quality of parts) that is where the E-heim wil be miles ahead.

As they say, you get what you pay for (I will stress that some of the clones are great products, and in some cases you are just paying for the name, but each to there own)

[Benny]

I dont know but i took the impeller out today when cleaning,
and the tech diagram of the eheim looks identical?

[Proteus]

cause the aqua-one is a clone (they copied it)

the only difference you will find is inside the motor, plus the quality of some of the hook ups, etc

[dreamer]

look can be deceiving if only eheim can be easily copied both in design and quality .....

[Bronx19]

I have the 2222 on a 30 gallon.

It runs great, never had a problem with it, and its quiet.

[Blue]

They are copies, not something that should not be encouraged as Eheim puts alot back into R&D.

Eheim are made in germany by people who get paid a fair wage.

CHEAPER DOES NOT MEAN BETTER

[Fishpimpin73]

They are copies, not something that should not be encouraged as Eheim puts alot back into R&D.

Eheim are made in germany by people who get paid a fair wage.

CHEAPER DOES NOT MEAN BETTER

Neither does more expensive

There are a few products on the market that are IDENTICLE, right down to the wiring diagrams.

And they come with the same warranty that thier competitors offer.

[Blue]

but they don't put money into research and design, they just use other peoples design. Also they have there things made in countries with very poor working conditions/regulations.

I'm sure if everyone was banging on about this like they are about africa then people would be putting their names on all sorts of petitions. unfortunately its a fad and it'll wear off.

Out of sight out of mind, its as bad as the died fish thing.

But who cares so long as its cheap and it looks good?

[Blue]

They are copies, not something that should not be encouraged as Eheim puts alot back into R&D.

Eheim are made in germany by people who get paid a fair wage.

CHEAPER DOES NOT MEAN BETTER

Neither does more expensive

There are a few products on the market that are IDENTICLE, right down to the wiring diagrams.

And they come with the same warranty that thier competitors offer.

Does this mean you don't believe in fair trade?