Casablanca "II's"

[Aidan B.]

I went to the ReStore earlier today to see what kind of fans they had. Usually their selection is pretty limited in the summer, but today they had a good selection.

I found a Casablanca Columbia II that was in pretty poor condition. Two of the blades were broken in half and one of the blades was missing one of the screws that attached the blade bracket to the motor. The light kit was also pretty bent, so I decided it would be too much of a hassle, and 
I decided not to get it. Instead, I found a snow white Delta II. It was 100% complete and in great condition.

As I was checking out, I saw a sign that said "Half-Off All Ceiling Fans." After some internal debating, I decided to get both the Delta II and the Columbia II. 

So now I have a Columbia II that needs some TLC in addition to the Delta II. It needs a new set of blades, an extra blade screw, and possibly a new flywheel. When I tested it out, I noticed it is a little uneven. The motor also has a subtle grinding noise. 

I guess "II" is better than 1 

[Jonathan A.]

Yeah, Columbia I is really more for looks, while Columbia II can actually be used as a real ceiling fan, though Columbia I is unique. One of the first Casablanca fans are more for looks instead of being used as real ceiling fans.

[Obi-Wan Canopy]

Not true. The very first Columbias had a gear drive motor for aesthetic speeds, but they also made some Columbia 500s with K63 motors. I have one in my living room.

The first Columbia IIs used K63 motors, most used K55.

[Aidan B.]

Jun 17, 2017 21:35:09 GMT -5 Obi-Wan Canopy said:

Not true. The very first Columbias had a gear drive motor for aesthetic speeds, but they also made some Columbia 500s with K63 motors. I have one in my living room.

The first Columbia IIs used K63 motors, most used K55.

The one I have is a K55. It's also Slumber Three so I'm guessing it's a later model

[Obi-Wan Canopy]

Never seen a Slumber III Columbia. Maybe it was converted?

[skateboardb617]

Definitely converted. still shouldve picked it up lol

[Jared H.]

Jun 20, 2017 20:11:30 GMT -5 skateboardb617 said:

Definitely converted. still shouldve picked it up lol

He did get it lol.

Well done. Columbias are actuallly rather rare.

[Aidan B.]

Jun 20, 2017 20:11:30 GMT -5 skateboardb617 said:

Definitely converted. still shouldve picked it up lol

My bad it was converted. 

[Aidan B.]

I'll post some pictures when I get the chance. It's still a big mess; there's sheetrock dust and residue on the top of the motor housing.