{"product_id":"oem-goodman-flowrator-inlet-tube-for-arpf182416ba-b1796630","title":"OEM Goodman Flowrator Inlet Tube for ARPF182416BA — B1796630","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eGoodman B1796630 Flowrator Inlet Tube\u003c\/strong\u003e is a genuine OEM refrigerant connection tube for the flowrator (piston-type metering device) used on \u003cstrong\u003eGoodman\/Amana ARPF182416BA\u003c\/strong\u003e evaporator coils. This small but critical component carries refrigerant into the flowrator assembly, and a damaged, kinked, or corroded tube can cause improper metering, poor cooling, and refrigerant leaks. Replacing it with the factory part ensures a clean, leak-free brazed connection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\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\u003eFits Model:\u003c\/strong\u003e ARPF182416BA air handler \/ coil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Goodman \/ Amana\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFunction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Refrigerant inlet line to the flowrator metering device\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Copper refrigerant-grade tubing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eOEM vs. Generic\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eRefrigerant-path components must match the coil's exact bend, length, and diameter to braze cleanly and meter correctly. The \u003cstrong\u003egenuine OEM B1796630\u003c\/strong\u003e is pre-formed to the factory geometry, eliminating the fit and alignment problems common with cut-to-length generic tubing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eInstallation Difficulty\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdvanced — professional required.\u003c\/strong\u003e Because this tube is part of the sealed refrigerant circuit, installation requires recovery of the refrigerant charge, brazing, evacuation, and recharging. This work must be performed by an EPA-certified HVAC technician with the proper tools and equipment.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Goodman","offers":[{"title":"Direct Replacement","offer_id":63032391336307,"sku":"B1796630-GEN","price":5.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"OEM","offer_id":63048241250675,"sku":"B1796630","price":7.74,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0984\/1190\/5395\/files\/nhvac-piston-B1796630_b8d6ec01-a5fd-4207-8912-dba656489e42.jpg?v=1782948364","url":"https:\/\/nationalhvacparts.com\/products\/oem-goodman-flowrator-inlet-tube-for-arpf182416ba-b1796630","provider":"National HVAC Parts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}