{"product_id":"oem-goodman-flowrator-inlet-tube-for-arpf364216aa-b1796630-1","title":"OEM Goodman Flowrator Inlet Tube for ARPF364216AA — B1796630","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Goodman \u003cstrong\u003eB1796630\u003c\/strong\u003e is a genuine OEM flowrator inlet tube for the Goodman\/Amana \u003cstrong\u003eARPF364216AA\u003c\/strong\u003e evaporator coil. It connects the liquid line to the flowrator (piston\/orifice) metering device, delivering refrigerant to the distributor at the correct geometry so the coil meters flow evenly across all circuits.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePart type: Flowrator inlet \/ distributor tube\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits: Goodman\/Amana ARPF364216AA evaporator coil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Copper tubing, brazed connection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFunction: Feeds the fixed-orifice (flowrator) metering device\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eOEM vs. Generic\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eRefrigerant metering depends on exact tube length and inside diameter — the OEM tube is sized to the coil's design. Substitute tubing can alter superheat and starve or flood the coil, hurting capacity and efficiency. For correct refrigerant feed, use the genuine OEM part.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eInstall Difficulty\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdvanced.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is a sealed-system repair: recover refrigerant, braze the new inlet tube, pull a vacuum, and recharge to spec. EPA Section 608 certification and brazing tools are required. Plan 1–2 hours plus evacuation time. Not a DIY part — professional installation recommended.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Goodman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63057274569075,"sku":"GOODMAN-1529","price":10.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/nationalhvacparts.com\/products\/oem-goodman-flowrator-inlet-tube-for-arpf364216aa-b1796630-1","provider":"National HVAC Parts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}