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Anyone install the EI FP5L?
All,
I'm thinking of replacing a pesky fuel pressure gauge with the Electronics International FP5L. http://www.buy-ei.com/New_FP-5_&_FP-...nformation.htm We need a "primary" gauge and the FP5L is STC'd for our application. Has anyone installed one of these, particularly on an engine with a carb, and if so, can you give me a mini-review? Thanks, Doug http://www.dvatp.com/ |
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Anyone install the EI FP5L?
Yes, I had one installed along with the EI UBG-16, tach, oil, and
manifold last May. My bonanza already had the EI volt/amp. Except for the UBG-16, the EI gauges are my primaries. The FP5L is nice because it's also a fuel computer that can interface with a GPS. I haven't interfaced it yet with my Garmin 430. It was supposed to be done when I got the 430W upgrade but the shop didn't have the time so I'll have to wait for that to get done at my annual in May. EI is a pleasure to work with. Dave M35 Doug Vetter wrote: All, I'm thinking of replacing a pesky fuel pressure gauge with the Electronics International FP5L. http://www.buy-ei.com/New_FP-5_&_FP-...nformation.htm We need a "primary" gauge and the FP5L is STC'd for our application. Has anyone installed one of these, particularly on an engine with a carb, and if so, can you give me a mini-review? Thanks, Doug http://www.dvatp.com/ |
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Anyone install the EI FP5L?
On Sat, 01 Mar 2008 09:54:59 -0600, Grumman 46U wrote:
My Grumman Cheetah came with the FP-5L, which I use in conjunction with the original fuel gauges. It is not hooked through the 430W, something I ought to rectify. I don't know much about the Cheetah. That has an O-320, right? If so, I'm curious if there is any delay in the fuel flow reading as you change power settings. As I understand it, the device has to average the flow readings from the transducer over a longer period of time given the carb bowl fills in spurts. It is dead-on accurate. I have 51-gallon tanks; if it says I have 30 gallons remaining, I will be able to put 21 gallons within a tenth-or- two of a gallon. While I like the visual representations on the original gauges as an estimate, I always trust the EI. Nice to know. I never trust the Cessna gauges so I'm pretty good at estimating fuel burn to within a gallon or two, but it's nice to know that on longer trips the FP5L will give us the info we'll need to make planning decisions enroute a bit easier. EI is also a jewel to work with. If you have ANY questions, they take whatever time necessary to answer them and to make sure things are working correctly. They always follow up. I've heard this about EI from several people, and the few times I've contacted them about their products I've been quite happy with the responses. They seem like nice, knowledgeable people. I also have the UBG-16 EGT/CHT gauge, which functions equally as well. Nice to know, since I really hate the idea of giving JPI any money. JPI continues to bash the UBG, but if you look at both systems objectively the EI seems like the better deal, and I'm not talking about money. The whole "thin vs. thick" probe thing is blown out of proportion, IMHO. I assume you don't have any trouble accurately leaning with the UBG. Doug http://www.dvatp.com/ |
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Anyone install the EI FP5L?
On Sat, 01 Mar 2008 09:38:36 -0500, dave wrote:
Yes, I had one installed along with the EI UBG-16, tach, oil, and manifold last May. My bonanza already had the EI volt/amp. Except for the UBG-16, the EI gauges are my primaries. The FP5L is nice because it's also a fuel computer that can interface with a GPS. I haven't interfaced it yet with my Garmin 430. It was supposed to be done when I got the 430W upgrade but the shop didn't have the time so I'll have to wait for that to get done at my annual in May. EI is a pleasure to work with. Dave M35 Thanks for the response Dave. Just spoke with my avionics shop because I was hoping to have them interface the 430 with the FP5L when it's out getting the WAAS update. My main concern was whether the 430 had enough spare serial ports to talk to the FP5L given that our 430 is also wired to our 330 Mode S transponder for TIS. Turns out that the 430 has 4 RS232 ports and 3 ARINC 429 ports. The GTX330 uses a 429 port and the FP5L would use one of the RS232 ports, so we'll be able to add the FP5L and then some. Truth be told, the flow feature is a perk for us...we really only need pressure, but I figure if I'm going to drop 1 AMU on the task, I might as well leverage the data in the GPS planning pages. Good to hear other people are happy with EI. Thanks again, Doug http://www.dvatp.com/ |
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