{"product_id":"oem-goodman-flowrator-inlet-tube-for-aept036-b1796630","title":"OEM Goodman Flowrator Inlet Tube for AEPT036 — B1796630","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eGoodman B1796630 Flowrator Inlet Tube\u003c\/strong\u003e is a genuine OEM refrigerant metering component used in Goodman and Amana evaporator coils, including those in the \u003cstrong\u003eAEPT036-00C-1A\u003c\/strong\u003e air handler. The flowrator (piston) inlet tube routes liquid refrigerant into the metering device, ensuring proper flow and pressure across the coil for efficient cooling.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFunction: Refrigerant flowrator\/piston inlet feed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Copper tube assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApplication: Evaporator coil metering circuit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits: Goodman\/Amana AEPT036 series air handlers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOEM Part Number: B1796630\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eOEM vs. Generic\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eRefrigerant tubing must match exact diameter, length, and fitting type to seal properly and meter refrigerant correctly. The OEM B1796630 is built to factory spec — generic substitutes can cause leaks or improper metering. Always use OEM on the sealed system.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eInstall Difficulty\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdvanced — professional only.\u003c\/strong\u003e Installation requires recovering refrigerant, brazing, and re-evacuating the system. EPA 608 certification is required. This is not a DIY repair.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Goodman","offers":[{"title":"Direct Replacement","offer_id":63032390025587,"sku":"B1796630-GEN","price":5.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"OEM","offer_id":63048240791923,"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_9be4e96c-d76b-4831-b197-aa953aa27402.jpg?v=1782948353","url":"https:\/\/nationalhvacparts.com\/products\/oem-goodman-flowrator-inlet-tube-for-aept036-b1796630","provider":"National HVAC Parts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}