Measurments

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Measurments

Post by Fangs19 » Thu Apr 13, 2023 9:15 am

Hello!
Long time no see!
I’m still trying to find a proper shell for M&M I got him some shells a while ago only for them to be to big I order a size 7/8 for him
So could anyone tell me if I measured him correctly and what his size is?
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Re: Measurments

Post by myllkti » Thu Apr 13, 2023 11:24 am

Heya! You'll want to measure across starting from the point of the spiral. Here's a video that gives a visual!: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=94u0YNPADGg
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Post by wodesorel » Thu Apr 13, 2023 12:46 pm

You're measuring the wrong direction, but a 7/8 inch opening should still be the correct sizing for him given how far he's hanging out. One thing to keep in mind is that he's in a D shaped shell, which is going to be a much tighter fit compared to an O shaped turbo in a matching opening size.
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Re: Measurments

Post by Fangs19 » Thu Apr 13, 2023 2:13 pm

wodesorel wrote:You're measuring the wrong direction, but a 7/8 inch opening should still be the correct sizing for him given how far he's hanging out. One thing to keep in mind is that he's in a D shaped shell, which is going to be a much tighter fit compared to an O shaped turbo in a matching opening size.
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They still remain in the tank just in case he can fit in there or changes his mind


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Post by wodesorel » Thu Apr 13, 2023 3:13 pm

I never did like silvermouth turbos much. They're extra thick, so the openings almost never line up well with what can actually fit inside. Also super heavy! Gorgeous shells, but not the best for hermits.
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