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    Jan 7, 2012, 09:41 AM
    How to extend the wires to add a 4' down rod wires to short ?
    This is a new fan and the wires are only 18" long and I have a 4' down rod
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    Jan 8, 2012, 06:52 AM
    Splice extensions on each wire using insulated butt type crimp connectors. Stagger the splices as they will be inside the rod.
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