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Old Feb 25, 2010 | 09:58 AM
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What do you guys think it would take to get a 60mm gauge to fit in our vents? It seems as if its just a tad to small. And I am not sure a vent ring would work. If so, it would be a small *** ring.

2 5/8 Gauge = 2.62 And it fits nice and snug
2 1/16 Gauge = 2.06 Needs Vent Rings
60mm Gauge = 2.36 hmmmmmm


EDIT: So looking at a pic of some 60mm Gauges and they have it labeled as 60mm/2.6 How can that be? Or am I just that bad at my math?

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I believe someone made them work using rubber fittings in the vent. I actually had the part number for home depot for it, but I just changed phones.
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Old Feb 25, 2010 | 10:26 AM
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Originally Posted by whitdog54
I believe someone made them work using rubber fittings in the vent. I actually had the part number for home depot for it, but I just changed phones.
Yeah, that works for the 2 1/16 gauge. I wonder if they have a rubber fitting that would work for the 60mm gauge...damn European made Gauges
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I think your math might be off:

2 5/8" = 66.67mm

2 1/16" = 52.39mm

2.36" = 60mm

I have 2 5/8 and they are not super sung. It's going to take a thick bead of silicone to keep them from falling out. You'll definitely need an adapter if you use the 60mm gauges.
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ACTUALLY, if you keep the vent ring in, it might not be too bad!

2 5/8" are loose if the vent ring is out.
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Old Feb 25, 2010 | 12:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Spd-Kilz
ACTUALLY, if you keep the vent ring in, it might not be too bad!

2 5/8" are loose if the vent ring is out.
hmm, I might have to see what I can come up with
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