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    Gussey45 Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Jun 10, 2011, 06:12 AM
    Where can I purchase a downrod for a 68" hampton bay altura ceiling fan?
    I have 20 foot ceilings in my great room and just purchased the 68 inch hampton bay ceiling fan. I am n need of a downrod, preferably a 48" to 60" I'm thinking. I need your suggestions on that. I have an installer coming on Tuesday, 6/14/11 and would like to have the rod by then. I would need a bronze in color. I have shopped Home Depot, they do not carry it and another local lighting shop and they could not help me.

    Thank you for your time;)
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    Jun 10, 2011, 06:46 AM

    You can probably find a pre cut piece of black pipe the right size and length, or get it cut and rethreaded. I know that Lowe's carries pre cut pipe, and I would imagine Home Depot carries it too. You will have to paint it, but it will get you where you need to be.
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    Jun 10, 2011, 12:08 PM

    Why does Home Depot not carry it? Wrong color, or wrong lengths? It is their fan, their downrods are supposed to work.

    You can use 3/4" galvanized steel pipe, it is the same thing.

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    Jun 11, 2011, 04:22 AM
    Use "black iron pipe" and paint it flat black. You can buy pre-cut pieces at Home Depot or Lowe's. On some fans you don't need the pipe ends to be threaded, only a hole drilled through each end of the pipe. Don't use galvanized pipe... if you paint it the paint will peel.
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