[tx_jayhawk]

I just realized that I must have failed to order my carb heat cable.

What are most people using...black or red? I know mixture is red, but it seems there is some inconsistency in carb heat knob color. I am currently thinking of using the detent bowden cables.

Thanks,
Scott

 

[gasman]

Black knob for carb heat is most common.

 

[N208ET]

mine is black

and on my throttle quad.

 

[apkp777]

Van's sells the control/cable (black) Its the same control/cable used for your cabin heat.

 

[WillyEyeBall]

I just realized that I must have failed to order my carb heat cable.

What are most people using...black or red? I know mixture is red, but it seems there is some inconsistency in carb heat knob color. I am currently thinking of using the detent bowden cables.

Thanks,
Scott

Scott,
The builder of my RV-4 used Red for the carb heat since it's right next to the cabin heat on the right side just below the instrument panel, and works for me. The RV-7 layout might not make that much difference on color.
Bill
RV-4 slider

 

[Mel]

While there is no requirement of color for the carb heat knob, the standard is black.

 

[Rick6a]

....no requirement of color for the carb heat knob, the standard is black.

No requirement for color but some form of labeling is required.

 

[Ironflight]

If I recall correctly, the carb heat knob on my old Grumman was white - and it was bought (by the airplane factory) from a lawn-mower company.....