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### [The Condenser - Hand Quadrants and Cranks](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/condenser-hand-quadrants-cranks)

Mar 9, 2023, 10:30:00 AM

There are many kinds of actuation available, but hand power will always be the cheapest. Learn about two kinds of manual actuators with this quick Condenser read.

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