{"product_id":"oem-goodman-flowrator-inlet-tube-for-aepf30361ba-air-handler-b1796630-1","title":"OEM Goodman Flowrator Inlet Tube for AEPF30361BA Air Handler — B1796630","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Goodman \u003cstrong\u003eB1796630 Flowrator Inlet Tube\u003c\/strong\u003e is a genuine OEM refrigerant tube that feeds the flowrator (piston-style) metering device on the \u003cstrong\u003eAEPF30361BA\u003c\/strong\u003e air handler coil. It delivers liquid refrigerant to the metering orifice at the correct geometry, supporting proper coil feed and system charge balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA kinked, corroded, or improperly sized inlet tube can restrict flow, cause uneven coil feeding, and degrade cooling capacity. The OEM tube restores the factory-specified inner diameter and fitting alignment for correct metering performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOEM Part Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e B1796630\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Flowrator inlet tube\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFunction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Liquid refrigerant feed to metering device\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFits:\u003c\/strong\u003e Goodman AEPF30361BA air handler\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Goodman (OEM)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eOEM vs. Generic\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe OEM B1796630 is formed to the exact length, bend, and flare specification of the AEPF30361BA coil assembly, so it mates cleanly with the flowrator body and liquid line. Generic tubing must be cut and bent on site, risking restriction and leak-prone joints. For a sealed refrigerant circuit, the OEM tube is the correct choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eInstallation Difficulty\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdvanced\u003c\/strong\u003e — this is a sealed-system repair. The system must be recovered, the connection brazed or fitted per spec, then evacuated and recharged. \u003cem\u003eRefrigerant work should be performed by an EPA 608-certified technician.\u003c\/em\u003e Plan 45+ minutes plus recovery\/recharge time.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Goodman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63057254154611,"sku":"GOODMAN-1298","price":10.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/nationalhvacparts.com\/products\/oem-goodman-flowrator-inlet-tube-for-aepf30361ba-air-handler-b1796630-1","provider":"National HVAC Parts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}