{"product_id":"oem-goodman-flowrator-inlet-tube-for-aept030-air-handler-b1796630-2","title":"OEM Goodman Flowrator Inlet Tube for AEPT030 Air Handler — B1796630","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eGoodman B1796630 Flowrator Inlet Tube\u003c\/strong\u003e is the genuine OEM refrigerant metering tube for AEPT030 series air handlers. It feeds liquid refrigerant into the flowrator (fixed-orifice metering device) at the evaporator coil, ensuring correct refrigerant distribution and rated cooling performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFunction: Refrigerant inlet \/ flowrator feed tube\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits model: AEPT030-00A-1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Seamless copper tubing, factory-formed bends\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand: Goodman OEM\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePart number: B1796630\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eOEM vs. Generic\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003egenuine OEM tube\u003c\/strong\u003e is pre-bent to the exact geometry of your coil so it aligns with the flowrator and distributor without re-forming. Generic copper stock must be cut and bent by hand, introducing kink and leak risk at the brazed joints.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eInstallation\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty: Advanced.\u003c\/strong\u003e Requires recovering refrigerant, brazing the tube into the circuit, pulling a vacuum, and recharging. This is a licensed-tech job — refrigerant handling requires EPA 608 certification.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Goodman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63057263722867,"sku":"GOODMAN-1376","price":10.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/nationalhvacparts.com\/products\/oem-goodman-flowrator-inlet-tube-for-aept030-air-handler-b1796630-2","provider":"National HVAC Parts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}