{"product_id":"oem-goodman-flowrator-inlet-tube-for-aept060-air-handler-b1796630","title":"OEM Goodman Flowrator Inlet Tube for AEPT060 Air Handler — B1796630","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Goodman \u003cstrong\u003eB1796630 Flowrator Inlet Tube\u003c\/strong\u003e is a genuine OEM refrigerant metering component for the Goodman \u003cstrong\u003eAEPT060-00A-1\u003c\/strong\u003e air handler. The flowrator (piston-style metering device) inlet tube feeds liquid refrigerant into the evaporator coil distributor at the correct point, supporting proper refrigerant flow and coil performance. It replaces a kinked, corroded, or leaking factory tube.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOEM Part Number: B1796630\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComponent: Flowrator (metering device) inlet tube\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApplication: Goodman AEPT060-00A-1 air handler\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Copper refrigerant-grade tubing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFunction: Liquid refrigerant feed to coil distributor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eOEM vs. Generic\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003egenuine OEM tube\u003c\/strong\u003e is formed to the exact length, bend radius, and fitting size required to mate with the AEPT060 coil and metering device. Generic tubing must be cut and bent to fit, introducing leak risk and flow restriction. The OEM part solders in cleanly with factory geometry.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eInstallation Difficulty\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdvanced\u003c\/strong\u003e — this is a sealed-system repair requiring EPA 608 certification. Recover refrigerant, braze the new tube into the coil distributor, pressure-test, evacuate, and recharge. Should be performed by a licensed HVAC technician only.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Goodman","offers":[{"title":"Direct Replacement","offer_id":63032390222195,"sku":"B1796630-GEN","price":5.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"OEM","offer_id":63048240922995,"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_b2741f15-ee25-4ee4-95cc-02366e8a31cc.jpg?v=1782948357","url":"https:\/\/nationalhvacparts.com\/products\/oem-goodman-flowrator-inlet-tube-for-aept060-air-handler-b1796630","provider":"National HVAC Parts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}