{"product_id":"oem-goodman-flowrator-inlet-tube-for-aepf42601ba-b1796630","title":"OEM Goodman Flowrator Inlet Tube for AEPF42601BA — B1796630","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Goodman \u003cstrong\u003eB1796630 Flowrator Inlet Tube\u003c\/strong\u003e is a genuine OEM refrigerant metering component engineered for the Goodman \u003cstrong\u003eAEPF42601BA\u003c\/strong\u003e air handler. The flowrator (piston-style metering device) feeds liquid refrigerant into the evaporator coil at the correct rate, and this inlet tube carries that charge from the liquid line into the metering body. A correct, leak-free inlet tube is essential to maintaining proper superheat, capacity, and efficiency.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOEM Part Number: B1796630\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComponent: Flowrator inlet tube (liquid-side metering line)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible Model: AEPF42601BA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEquipment Type: Air Handler \/ Evaporator section\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Copper tubing, brazed connection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand: Goodman (genuine OEM)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eOEM vs. Generic\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a factory Goodman part with the exact bend geometry and length needed for a clean braze in the AEPF cabinet. Generic copper sections can be substituted by an experienced tech, but require field forming and offer no guarantee of fit. Choosing OEM avoids alignment and clearance issues during reassembly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eInstallation Difficulty\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdvanced\u003c\/strong\u003e — Requires recovering refrigerant, brazing, evacuation, and recharging. This is an HVAC technician-level repair and should not be attempted without proper EPA 608 certification and tools.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Goodman","offers":[{"title":"Direct Replacement","offer_id":63032388026739,"sku":"B1796630-GEN","price":5.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"OEM","offer_id":63048240464243,"sku":"B1796630","price":7.74,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0984\/1190\/5395\/files\/nhvac-tubing-copper-B1796630_cd0e7b24-5af3-41d2-a7bb-5241d08cd8f5.jpg?v=1782948345","url":"https:\/\/nationalhvacparts.com\/products\/oem-goodman-flowrator-inlet-tube-for-aepf42601ba-b1796630","provider":"National HVAC Parts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}