Difference between Poseidon T-4 pump and Blueline T-4 pump

[mfinn]

Does anybody know what the difference is between the Blueline Velocity T-4 pump that is sold at Premium Aquatics and the Poseidon Titanium T-4 pump that is sold at Marine Depot?
I've also noticed that all the websites that I find this pump ( T-4 ) whatever they call it, the price is always $159.
Whats up with that?

 

[mfinn]

Could this pump be manufactured over seas ( China ) and just branded by different companies for sale here?

 

[Skimmy]

same damn pump, there are i think 3 or 4 different companies that sell them under their name, they used to be custom sea life pumps too.
good pumps, you just have to make sure you keep them clean, and calcium free because then they will overheat andstop working if you dont.
good old vinegar does the trick

 

[mfinn]

I have heard they do add some heat to the water even when they are new.
Why couldn't you use a small clip-on fan pointed at the pump?

 

[Skimmy]

thats exactly what my brother does.

 

[mfinn]

I take it, the fan helps?

 

[Skimmy]

it totally does the trick, i guess i should have mentioned that

 

[mfinn]

I have a new one that I haven't added to my tank yet. I bought it, then thought about the heat issue and just haven't installed it yet.
I want to replace some new pan world pumps that are not totally silent.
Thanks