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  • Jul 5, 2014, 05:08 AM
    djkelly
    Existing ceiling fan
    We have a ceiling fan that was in what used to be a dining room, but is now a studio and we removed the light. We need to find a cover plate for the electrical, but have not had any luck thus far. 3" in diameter and has two holes.
  • Jul 5, 2014, 08:58 AM
    ma0641
    Home Depot and Lowe's carry them, I just installed one a couple of days ago. 3" is an old box and you will need to use a cross bar. Here is an example.
    Flat White Ceiling Blank-up Canopy for Raised Ring or 3-1/2" Box
  • Jul 9, 2014, 04:11 AM
    djkelly
    Thanks but need to add a picture to better describe issue. Not quite what I was getting at.
  • Jul 9, 2014, 03:16 PM
    ma0641
    Not sure what ceiling box you have. As I noted, older 50's vintage houses had 3" boxes. Give us a better explanation.
  • Jul 9, 2014, 07:29 PM
    Studs ad
    Are your referring to the box that is below the fan where you removed the light and not the ceiling box?
  • Jul 9, 2014, 10:06 PM
    djkelly
    Exactly... I have been trying to add a picture but cannot figure out how.
  • Jul 10, 2014, 01:14 AM
    donf
    If you look below the box you are typing in you will see an "Go Advanced" button, click that and you will be taken to a screen that lets you post your pictures.
  • Jul 10, 2014, 01:36 PM
    ma0641
    OK, now that is clearer. I'd just cut and tape a piece of white poster board over the hole. The part you are looking for may be brand specific and hard to find.

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