If not done already I would suggest your EI stuff go on an avionics master to prevent spiking it on startup. I am on my third fuel flow transducer so I know the apprehension when turning it all on.
If not done already I would suggest your EI stuff go on an avionics master to prevent spiking it on startup. I am on my third fuel flow transducer so I know the apprehension when turning it all on.
Cruiser when working do you find it to of value or just a nicety?
It is a nicety that I have gotten used to having. Another piece of information that tells me that everything seems to be in normal parameters on today's ride. EI usually throws a sale in the fall.
Good luck. My 6 month old 30P died. EI has it now. It has been repaired. I will now hold my breath every time I flip on the master.
When it dies, you have nothing.
Thanks Jim,
I was curious about the value of fuel flow for our type of flying.
If you find voltage comforting - you really, really, really should be comforted more by knowing accurate fuel usage. My mechanical wing root gauges bounce wildly unless 100% full or 100% empty - and I freak out watching it everywhere in between. And a few turns of the red knob can get me between 17gph and 12gph - it's imperative to me to have a better, more accurate understanding of my fuel economy - especially for the type of flying in the backcountry.
Fuel flow is great because the instrument keeps track of fuel used. You tell it how much you start with and it tells you what is left. It is a hell of a lot more accurate than sight gauges.Thanks Jim,
I have a JPI 730 with the basics, 4 cyl CHT, EGT, voltage which I find comforting,
I was curious about the value of fuel flow for our type of flying.
Fuel flow is great because the instrument keeps track of fuel used. You tell it how much you start with and it tells you what is left. It is a hell of a lot more accurate than sight gauges.
Hook a GPS to it and it will tell you how many miles you can fly. Trust but verify.
You still have to verify. You have to have enough SA to know when it is wrong. Off by 18 Gals!!!! Head up and locked.
Not off by 18 gals but off enough for the slope to un-port the outlet.
Glenn
I just put an EI cgr30p in my 180 and replaced 8 primary gauges. I'm super happy!
If you want colors try one of these options. http://www.insightavionics.com/bestg1.htmI wish they made a simpler CHT / EGT instrument (nothing else) with that same multi-color display.
Of all the "does it all" engine monitors, I like the CGR30 best.
Spruce lists the 6 cylinder basic and premium models at $3650 & 3950.
Which one did you get?
I'm also curious as to whether that price includes the sensors / probes required?
I wish they made a simpler CHT / EGT instrument (nothing else) with that same multi-color display.
Oil pressure is the one most important piece of information which we need to know. The only method of always knowing this is to have a direct reading oil pressure gauge. All of these electric instruments are slick nice stuff and you can have oil pressure dependent on electricity if you wish. Not on my plane....I think it important to see oil pressure immediately after startup. Waiting until after startup to power up the CGR 30 will delay confirming oil pressure.
How quickly does it power up?