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FloScan - fuel monitoring
I'm looking to monitor my fuel consumption and was recommended to use
FloScan. It looks very good and can interface with GPS to determine nautical MPG, as well as GPH and total fuel used. Couple of questions: 1. Are there any other devices like this out there I should look at? 2. From their website I see gauges, but can't tell if fuel consumption is just cumulative or can be reset w/ each fuel fill? 3. For MPG or GPH does it only report instant, or can you also get average values? 4. I have two gensets on my boat. One is generally running while we are cruising and we spend a few days at a time at anchor, again one is running much of the time. Do you get another gauge for the gensets to monitor how much fuel they have consumed to get total fuel consumption? Seems like overkill, but I can't think of another way. Thanks in advance, John Buscema |
FloScan - fuel monitoring
John Buscema wrote: I'm looking to monitor my fuel consumption and was recommended to use FloScan. It looks very good and can interface with GPS to determine nautical MPG, as well as GPH and total fuel used. Couple of questions: 1. Are there any other devices like this out there I should look at? Standard and Navman are 2 other makes. I went with Floscan because it was exactly what I needed for my circumstances (and very reputable). 2. From their website I see gauges, but can't tell if fuel consumption is just cumulative or can be reset w/ each fuel fill? You hook up a momentary switch (separate purchase)to zero at fill time. You have to push down quite a while, so it doesn't zero by a mistaken bump of the switch. 3. For MPG or GPH does it only report instant, or can you also get average values? I have the Series 9000 MFI w/GPS Interface, model 9000-20B-2 and it is instant read only. To get average values, I log the meter gallon readings and check against distance. It works very well for me. 4. I have two gensets on my boat. One is generally running while we are cruising and we spend a few days at a time at anchor, again one is running much of the time. Do you get another gauge for the gensets to monitor how much fuel they have consumed to get total fuel consumption? Seems like overkill, but I can't think of another way. The gauges without GPS interface, hour meters, or tachs for smaller engines are much cheaper. The sensors are supposed to be placed in the fuel lines in particular locations, so you may have to use separate meters or not. If your engines are diesel, it may not matter. Mine are gas. Depending on how the lines run, you may be able to use one meter for both the gens. That would give you good readings on main engine consumption. The MPG and GPH have worked well for me for engine diagnosis, and trim tab use. Since this model also has tachs and hourmeters for both engines and a synchronizer, it replaced 7 gauges (2 tachs, 3 fuel gauges, 2 hourmeters)and the old timing light synchronizer. I needed the helm space for electronics, and additional gauges (Can you say "old boat"?). Thanks in advance, John Buscema |
FloScan - fuel monitoring
John Buscema wrote: I'm looking to monitor my fuel consumption and was recommended to use FloScan. It looks very good and can interface with GPS to determine nautical MPG, as well as GPH and total fuel used. Couple of questions: 1. Are there any other devices like this out there I should look at? Standard and Navman are 2 other makes. I went with Floscan because it was exactly what I needed for my circumstances (and very reputable). 2. From their website I see gauges, but can't tell if fuel consumption is just cumulative or can be reset w/ each fuel fill? You hook up a momentary switch (separate purchase)to zero at fill time. You have to push down quite a while, so it doesn't zero by a mistaken bump of the switch. 3. For MPG or GPH does it only report instant, or can you also get average values? I have the Series 9000 MFI w/GPS Interface, model 9000-20B-2 and it is instant read only. To get average values, I log the meter gallon readings and check against distance. It works very well for me. 4. I have two gensets on my boat. One is generally running while we are cruising and we spend a few days at a time at anchor, again one is running much of the time. Do you get another gauge for the gensets to monitor how much fuel they have consumed to get total fuel consumption? Seems like overkill, but I can't think of another way. The gauges without GPS interface, hour meters, or tachs for smaller engines are much cheaper. The sensors are supposed to be placed in the fuel lines in particular locations, so you may have to use separate meters or not. If your engines are diesel, it may not matter. Mine are gas. Depending on how the lines run, you may be able to use one meter for both the gens. That would give you good readings on main engine consumption. The MPG and GPH have worked well for me for engine diagnosis, and trim tab use. Since this model also has tachs and hourmeters for both engines and a synchronizer, it replaced 7 gauges (2 tachs, 3 fuel gauges, 2 hourmeters)and the old timing light synchronizer. I needed the helm space for electronics, and additional gauges (Can you say "old boat"?). Thanks in advance, John Buscema |
FloScan - fuel monitoring
I've got a Standard Horizon, model EF41, if i remember correctly. It was
cheaper than the Floscan and Powerboat Reports said it was easier to hook up. I've used it for a couple seasons and have had no problems with it at all. I think they pay for themselves if you use a lot of fuel and want to fine-tune your trim, speed and other variables. Capt. jeff |
FloScan - fuel monitoring
I've got a Standard Horizon, model EF41, if i remember correctly. It was
cheaper than the Floscan and Powerboat Reports said it was easier to hook up. I've used it for a couple seasons and have had no problems with it at all. I think they pay for themselves if you use a lot of fuel and want to fine-tune your trim, speed and other variables. Capt. jeff |
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