AirTalk.org Aviation discussions newsgroups   Archives   FAQ   Search   Memberlist   Usergroups   Register   Profile   Log in to check your private messages   Log in  engine monitors Goto page 1, 2  Next          AirTalk.org Forum Index -> Owning Airplanes View previous topic :: View next topic   Author Message Rosspilot Guest Posted: Fri Dec 24, 2004 1:16 pm    Post subject: engine monitors I am considering installing an engine monitor in my Skyhawk . . . and have narrowed the search to these two selections: Gem610 and JPI EDM-700 Any pireps, recommendations, anecdotes, or other feedback? Thanks in advance . . . www.Rosspilot.com Back to top Viperdoc Guest Posted: Fri Dec 24, 2004 2:19 pm    Post subject: Re: engine monitors I have EDM 700's in my Extra and Baron, and they work great. Aviation Consumer had a review on these, and based upon their recommendations I went with the EDM. You can check out their back issues online. Back to top Peter MacPherson Guest Posted: Fri Dec 24, 2004 3:16 pm    Post subject: Re: engine monitors I was looking into this also. If you do a google search, you'll find a lot of information. "Rosspilot" <rosspilot (AT) aol (DOT) comnospam> wrote Quote: I am considering installing an engine monitor in my Skyhawk . . . and have narrowed the search to these two selections: Gem610 and JPI EDM-700 Any pireps, recommendations, anecdotes, or other feedback? Thanks in advance . . . www.Rosspilot.com Back to top john smith Guest Posted: Fri Dec 24, 2004 3:49 pm    Post subject: Re: engine monitors EDM 700. You can download the data after each flight and plot it using a spreadsheet. Back to top No Spam Guest Posted: Fri Dec 24, 2004 7:11 pm    Post subject: Re: engine monitors Although I'd probably pick them, I just heard that EDM changed their data download format to restrict its usage to only their proprietary software. They wanted to keep one from using others, such as "EGT Trends". Anybody else heard that or know why? Quote: EDM 700. You can download the data after each flight and plot it using a spreadsheet. Back to top Hankal Guest Posted: Fri Dec 24, 2004 7:39 pm    Post subject: Re: engine monitors Quote: JPI EDM-700 I have this in my Skyhawk and love it. Back to top Robert M. Gary Guest Posted: Fri Dec 24, 2004 10:07 pm    Post subject: Re: engine monitors Not exactly. You can still down load it and look at it with a spread sheet, however they would be very happy to sell your their tracking tool. Back to top Bill J Guest Posted: Fri Dec 24, 2004 10:33 pm    Post subject: Re: engine monitors EDM 700 works great for me. Just upgraded it with fuel flow - very nice. Rosspilot wrote: Quote: I am considering installing an engine monitor in my Skyhawk . . . and have narrowed the search to these two selections: Gem610 and JPI EDM-700 Any pireps, recommendations, anecdotes, or other feedback? Thanks in advance . . . www.Rosspilot.com Back to top Matt Barrow Guest Posted: Sat Dec 25, 2004 12:38 am    Post subject: Re: engine monitors "Rosspilot" <rosspilot (AT) aol (DOT) comnospam> wrote Quote: I am considering installing an engine monitor in my Skyhawk . . . and have narrowed the search to these two selections: Gem610 and JPI EDM-700 I looked at both of these and went with the JPI due to it's far better (more better?) usability and functionality. -- Matt --------------------- Matthew W. Barrow Site-Fill Homes, LLC. Montrose, CO Back to top Ben Jackson Guest Posted: Sat Dec 25, 2004 6:10 am    Post subject: Re: engine monitors In article <m38ps0p9lbbjo202a9hecssgkhiuc5ea9g (AT) 4ax (DOT) com>, Gene Kearns <Please.email.me (AT) the (DOT) link.on.my.webpage> wrote: Quote: Had a EDM-700 in my last A/C... I'll be installing a UBG-16 in my current aircraft, this spring.... Why? -- Ben Jackson <ben (AT) ben (DOT) com> http://www.ben.com/ Back to top tony roberts Guest Posted: Sat Dec 25, 2004 7:54 am    Post subject: Re: engine monitors Hi Rosspilot I'm interested to know why you eliminated the EI analyzer from your list. It is a great piece of equipment from a great company. I fly the same plane as you and my EI monitors all 6 CHT's, all 6 EGT's, Oil temp, carb temp, and I still have room to add another probe - currently considering outside air temp - I don't think that fuel flow is all that beneficial - I know it's about 8 GPH and yes I do check the caps to ensure that they are not leaking (once bitten . . . ) If you haven't checked it out, don't discount it Tony -- [email]Indiacharlieecho (AT) hotmail (DOT) com[/email] Tony Roberts PP-ASEL VFR OTT Night Cessna 172H C-GICE In article <20041224081602.08392.00002519 (AT) mb-m04 (DOT) aol.com>, [email]rosspilot (AT) aol (DOT) comn[/email]ospam (Rosspilot) wrote: Quote: I am considering installing an engine monitor in my Skyhawk . . . and have narrowed the search to these two selections: Gem610 and JPI EDM-700 Any pireps, recommendations, anecdotes, or other feedback? Thanks in advance . . . www.Rosspilot.com Back to top Rosspilot Guest Posted: Sat Dec 25, 2004 12:26 pm    Post subject: Re: engine monitors Quote: I'm interested to know why you eliminated the EI analyzer from your list. Thanks, Tony . . . looking in to it. www.Rosspilot.com Back to top G.R. Patterson III Guest Posted: Sun Dec 26, 2004 12:22 am    Post subject: Re: engine monitors Rosspilot wrote: Quote: Any pireps, recommendations, anecdotes, or other feedback? I will not consider any JPI product because of their despicable behaviour to EI some years ago. George Patterson The desire for safety stands against every great and noble enterprise. Back to top Victor J. Osborne, Jr. Guest Posted: Sun Dec 26, 2004 4:32 am    Post subject: Re: engine monitors I've had both and prefer the EDM 700 for the download capability and extra features such as voltage monitoring. Yes, you can monitor your gauge but with the EDM alarms set at your less than ideal voltage, why add another instrument to your scan when one will do. Also, I do not believe you can get integral fuel flow w/ JPI. The sales info about the probes seems like hype. But I have had good tech support from both companies. FWIW, {|;-) Victor J. (Jim) Osborne, Jr. [email]VOsborne2 (AT) charter (DOT) net[/email] Back to top Rosspilot Guest Posted: Sun Dec 26, 2004 1:31 pm    Post subject: Re: engine monitors Quote: I will not consider any JPI product because of their despicable behaviour to EI some years ago. I'm unaware of this. What did they do? I just got another report from a friend who has the JPI but said it comes with cheap (and innacurate) washer-type probes that fit between the plugs and cylinder heads . . . said the better probes are the screw-in types that go in the pre-drilled holes on the head . . . recommended Tanis probes. 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