jacobwall Posted March 25, 2012 Report Posted March 25, 2012 Hello, I have been looking at the EDM 830s and 930s for a while now, I am wondering if it's worthwhile to invest that kind of money, especially in a 930, in a plane as old as 1975 and the fact it's carbureted? Regards,
Lionudakis Posted March 26, 2012 Report Posted March 26, 2012 I have been pondering that to for a 62C, but my plane partner is dead set on a 930, but we dont even have a panel mounted gps yet. A 930 or 900 cleans up the panel by eliminating the factory stuff, it might save as much weight as vacuuming the carpet would, it looks cool. For practicallity, a 730 minimum, or 830 is perfect for carb'd or injected IMO. Fuel flow and temps without a dought, by the time you add a few options to the 730, you might as well get an 830. An 830 would let you bring all engine indications to the pilots side of the radios if the panel is layed out well....Opinions vary
jacobwall Posted March 26, 2012 Author Report Posted March 26, 2012 Quote: Lionudakis I have been pondering that to for a 62C, but my plane partner is dead set on a 930, but we dont even have a panel mounted gps yet. A 930 or 900 cleans up the panel by eliminating the factory stuff, it might save as much weight as vacuuming the carpet would, it looks cool. For practicallity, a 730 minimum, or 830 is perfect for carb'd or injected IMO. Fuel flow and temps without a dought, by the time you add a few options to the 730, you might as well get an 830. An 830 would let you bring all engine indications to the pilots side of the radios if the panel is layed out well....Opinions vary
N601RX Posted March 26, 2012 Report Posted March 26, 2012 You might want to check and see what kind of specials they are offering at Sun-N-Fun this week. I purchased my 830 at oshkosh last year and saved $600 off the best deal I could find before the show. JPI gave a $500 rebate and then the seller (gulf coast) disconted it another $100.
NotarPilot Posted March 26, 2012 Report Posted March 26, 2012 Quote: N601RX You might want to check and see what kind of specials they are offering at Sun-N-Fun this week. I purchased my 830 at oshkosh last year and saved $600 off the best deal I could find before the show. JPI gave a $500 rebate and then the seller (gulf coast) disconted it another $100.
Seth Posted March 26, 2012 Report Posted March 26, 2012 I had no engine monitor in my M20F, and when I purchased the M20J Missile, I had an 830 installed. The aircraft had an older engine monitor, and I was swayed to go with the 830, and I am AMAZED at how great of a tool it is. I highly reccomend the 830. However, I understand that the 930 will replace all the old guages. Also, i understnad that my engine is fuel injected and your is caburated. Therefore, I can see why the choice is difficult. Again however, I can only highly endorse the 830. Like Mike said, you may have luck with Sun and Fun and get a discount. I got the $500 discount that was being run at Oshkosh, even though I purchasd it after Oshkosh. -Seth
N601RX Posted March 26, 2012 Report Posted March 26, 2012 Quote: NotarPilot Can I ask you how much and how long that cost you to have installed?
scottfromiowa Posted March 26, 2012 Report Posted March 26, 2012 Quote: jacobwall Hello, I have been looking at the EDM 830s and 930s for a while now, I am wondering if it's worthwhile to invest that kind of money, especially in a 930, in a plane as old as 1975 and the fact it's carbureted? Regards,
Lionudakis Posted March 26, 2012 Report Posted March 26, 2012 scottfromioaw, no explaination? No 930, or nothing at all. Regardless of age of airplane, or how fuel is introduced, temps and fuel flow can tell a lot. I chock it up to safety.
scottfromiowa Posted March 26, 2012 Report Posted March 26, 2012 Quote: Lionudakis scottfromioaw, no explaination? No 930, or nothing at all. Regardless of age of airplane, or how fuel is introduced, temps and fuel flow can tell a lot. I chock it up to safety.
Lionudakis Posted March 26, 2012 Report Posted March 26, 2012 Agree with all. Good explanation. Nice looking panel btw!
scottfromiowa Posted March 26, 2012 Report Posted March 26, 2012 Quote: Lionudakis Agree with all. Good explanation. Nice looking panel btw!
andrew Posted March 26, 2012 Report Posted March 26, 2012 I put an 830 on my carbed Mooney when I purchased it and don't regret the decision at all. I find it very easy to keep on top of the engine management using it, and the fuel management and carb temp are really great safety features. It alarms if parameters are out of range (engine temps, fuel levels, bus voltage, etc) making it hard to miss a developing situation. I try to routinely download the data it records to review my engine performance and fuel management. I'm sure I use less fuel and fly the engine better because of it.
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