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    Jan 19, 2009, 11:04 AM
    Adding a downrod
    Hi - I purchased a Hampton Bay ceiling fan (had not read your site first or likely would not have) that is flushmount for low celings. I did not realize that it was designed for this until I was ready to put it up, and I am now finding that I really need to drop this down a bit (since I have 10 1/2 foot ceilings).

    I have been unable to find any kind of help from the makers of Hampton Bay, and I need to know if (a) I can add a down rod to this model and (b) what kind I need to buy. Any help at all will be GREATLY appreciated. Thanks!
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    Jan 19, 2009, 11:12 AM
    What model is it??
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    Jan 19, 2009, 11:36 AM
    It is Model number 270 614 -- Littleton 42"
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    Jan 19, 2009, 03:07 PM

    Found my own answer -- opened up the box and found a piece of paper with a separate manufacturers name on it. Called them and -- as I feared-- this model CANNOT be used with a down rod. So, lucky me, I have to take it back and find something else. Hope this will be helpful to someone else. Thanks!
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    Jan 19, 2009, 08:52 PM
    Sorry I haven't been back. I hoped our resident ceiling fan expert would stop by.

    Glad you got it figured out. :)
    Sorry the answer sucked. :(
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    Jan 20, 2009, 03:33 PM

    No swet -- and thanks for replying anyway. At least I learned a few things. Today I am a little smarter than I was yesterday : - )
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    Jan 22, 2009, 12:13 AM

    This fan cannot be mounted with a downrod. It was less than $20, what do you expect?
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    Jan 22, 2009, 12:13 AM
    BTW buy a Hunter.
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