Finally, I bought and installed Deka X6 fans in my upstairs rooms with ceiling height of about 8.5 feet. It's not *too* bad. At least I can't touch the bottom of the fan (the middle part) without tip toeing. But I'm only 5'7".

I didn't cut the tube. Installed as is. I will measure tomorrow to see what is the total height of the fan.

9.4 feet shouldn't be a problem for any fan.

I think the Deka X6 is only 11". So from 9.4', you still have 8.4' height. Should be ok la. For my case, 8.5' original height, with the X6, still need to tip toe to touch the bottom of the fan. So that's already 5" or 6" gap if I don't tip toe and I'm 5'7". How tall are you?


How so? The wing will break off??


I think you need to get those simple fans that can have a longer rod so that you have enough clearance from the slope. Manufacturers like Alpha, Deka all sell longer fan rods. I think from 36" (3 feet).

I see. I guess direct sunlight is too much for plastics. My wife left her smart tag on the window of her car, and the touch n go card warped!

Deka X6 fan - I measured from ceiling to fan blade, about 12.5". To the bottom of the fan (the middle bit) add another 3".

So far, so good. Only moved in 2 days.