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Post by Parkman on Apr 6, 2016 18:19:16 GMT -5
Can someone please elaborate.. I'm debating if I should get an LCA for a Panama or go with a different fan.
If I can figure out how the LCA works then I'll lean that way.
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Post by Max C. on Apr 6, 2016 18:48:46 GMT -5
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Post by Parkman on Apr 6, 2016 19:31:00 GMT -5
Max THANK YOU!
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Post by Max C. on Apr 7, 2016 20:46:40 GMT -5
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Post by Parkman on May 3, 2016 16:45:57 GMT -5
Does an LCA reduce the airflow at all? Since there isn't as much room above kinda like a hugger vs. a normal fan?
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Post by fancollector12 on May 4, 2016 1:26:54 GMT -5
Yes, it does reduce the airflow, especially with 21" (50" total span) blades. Generally, the closer a fan is to the ceiling, the less air it will move.That's why flush mount fans aren't good at circulating air. Fans should be mounted a few inches from the ceiling so that the blades have enough space to circulate the air. I was thinking of doing an LCA for my Panama in my bedroom, but ended up using a 3" down rod. It really doesn't hang down that much more. Use an LCA if you really have to.
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Post by Parkman on May 4, 2016 7:41:28 GMT -5
I bought the LCA but I have to measure again once the new ceiling is in place. More than likely I"m going to have to use it but I'm sure it will be better than say a Hunter Low Profile air wise since its already such a big air mover!
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Post by Jordan U on May 5, 2016 16:07:03 GMT -5
If you want a lot of air flow, then I would avoid using the LCA.. It will cut down on the air flow significantly [as already noted, especially with a 50" fan].. Try both mounts and see if the difference is important for your install.. I always mount fans with at least the standard 3" downrod.. Even if the blades end up being below the recommended height..
It will probably perform better than the Low Profile,, but keep in mind that blade pitch and speed mean little if its not getting enough air above it..
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