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    georgia mae Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Aug 20, 2009, 05:58 PM
    How do I measure for a ceiling fan?
    I ned help in measuring for a ceiling fan in the living room. The current fan has 5 blades
    And I need to replace it... don't know what size I need.
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    Stratmando Posts: 11,188, Reputation: 508
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    Aug 20, 2009, 06:02 PM

    I would get a 5 blader, unless it is a small room, and a Fan Control.
    Many Areas, Blades should be no closer than 7'
    From the ground.
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    Aug 20, 2009, 06:07 PM
    If it's say 48", that's the most outside measurement of the blades. If the fan made a circle on the ceiling, it would be 48" in diameter. Get it? I hope so.
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    Aug 20, 2009, 07:27 PM

    If you were happy with the performance of the old one then get another 5 blade 48". If you need more air moving increase that to 52" or higher. How high is your ceiling and is this flush mount or down rod install?
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    Sep 2, 2009, 07:31 PM

    4 blades actually moves more air than 5 blades.

    A 52" fan should be fine.

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