Recent content by Chance9

Not withstanding your assessment of likely deforming of keyway, as to the "broken cradle" I might impose upon you one more time to examine these add'l photos of the circular entry point where the Ball slips in. The edges on both sides are identical in shape with powder coating still in place...

Flat ceiling. Sounds logical - but for 7 years at all speeds? I did the install myself, and as a former HandyMan have installed several of this type fan over the years. All that remains is the cradle. See pics.

I am trying to solve this mystery before I go to y grave. I had an older model Monte Cristo (20 year old; about 30 lbs) at 10 ft from ground height, pop out of the ball cradle and fall to the ground about 3 feet from where I was quietly reading. 25 lbs from 10 ft accelerating at 32 ft/s - you...