Understanding the size of a spout just from the photo on the web site is impossible
The pictures are about the same size and it's easy to be
fooled into thinking that the parts are the same size as well. They are not.
Don't panic! The information here can help.
The Oona, Small Oona and Tiny Oona next to each other
Get a handle on the basic size with a mock up
We often get asked about how big a part is and how many a person would need on
a project. People asking this have looked at the specifications and know the
dimensions of the parts, they just can't translate the numbers into something
tangible.
Relating the parts to a everyday object ( like a soda can or milk bottle)
is helpful and reduces confusion. Here are pictures of the parts next to
a common item of similar size that can be purchased at the grocery store.
If you have problems relating to the size of an item make a mock up.
purchase the item at a grocery store and cut out a piece of cardboard.
It's fairly painless.
Some of the smaller boxes of cookies approximate the size of the Big Karlo
spout. The box is 2½ in × 2½ in × 6 in. We can attest to the quality of
the cookies… very good… nam, nam, nam, COOKIE !!!A small bottle of cough syrup ( 4 oz. bottle) is approximately the same size
as the center section of the Karlo spout. The box is 2 in × 2 in × 5 in.A small box of aspirin ( or ibuprofin, alleve, tylenol, motrim) is approximately
the same size as the center section of the Kepik spout. The box is 1¾ in × 1¾ in × 3½ in.
A can of cat food ( 5.5 oz can) is about the same size as the Neenah spout.
The can is 3¼ in in diameter and 1½ in tall. A tuna can might work as well.You can create a model of the Oona spout with one of the larger 16oz. aluminum cans
and a 5 inch diameter piece of cardboard. The larger cans are commonly used for Monster
brand energy drinks, but they are becoming more popular - even Coke now has them.You can create a model of the Small Oona spout with one of the small 8.4 oz.
aluminum cans and a 4 inch diameter piece of cardboard. These cans are commonly
used for Red Bull brand drinks, but Starbucks has now started using them as well.Similar to the Oona, a larger 16oz. aluminum can and a 5 inch diameter piece
of cardboard make a good model. The larger cans are commonly used for Monster
brand energy drinks, but they are becoming more popular - even Coke now has them.The Tiny Oona spouts are small—about the same size as a stick of lip balm.You can create a model of the Ramon spout with a can of Pringles and
a five inch diamter piece of cardboard.You can create a model of the Small Oona spout with one of the small 8.4 oz.
aluminum cans and a 4 inch diameter piece of cardboard. These cans are commonly
used for Red Bull brand drinks, but Starbucks has now started using them as well.
Dimensioned drawings
These are dimensioned drawings of the parts from various angles ( top, side, etc).
They also locate important features like the plumbing connection and mounting
bosses. Please use the actual parts when laying out holes and such.
