{"product_id":"oem-goodman-flowrator-inlet-tube-for-arpf374316aa-b1796630-1","title":"OEM Goodman Flowrator Inlet Tube for ARPF374316AA — B1796630","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eGoodman B1796630 Flowrator Inlet Tube\u003c\/strong\u003e is a genuine OEM refrigerant tubing component for the \u003cstrong\u003eARPF374316AA\u003c\/strong\u003e air handler and compatible Goodman\/Amana evaporator coils. It feeds refrigerant into the flowrator (fixed-orifice metering device) at the coil inlet, ensuring the correct charge distribution across the coil circuits for proper cooling performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis small but critical tube is a common replacement during coil service, brazing repairs, or flowrator\/piston changes. Using the correct OEM inlet tube guarantees the right diameter, length, and braze fit so the metering geometry stays within Goodman's specification.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOEM Part Number: B1796630\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFunction: Refrigerant inlet feed to flowrator\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: Copper inlet\/metering tube\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApplication: Evaporator coil inlet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatibility: Goodman ARPF374316AA air handler\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eOEM vs. Generic\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eOEM B1796630\u003c\/strong\u003e is dimensioned to match the factory flowrator bore and coil header. Generic tubing may differ in inner diameter or wall thickness, which can alter refrigerant flow and reduce capacity or efficiency. For a metering-side component, exact fit matters.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eInstallation\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty: Advanced — Professional Required.\u003c\/strong\u003e Replacing this tube involves opening the sealed refrigerant system, recovering refrigerant, brazing, evacuating, and recharging. This work must be performed by an EPA-certified HVAC technician.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Goodman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63057277256051,"sku":"GOODMAN-1577","price":10.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/nationalhvacparts.com\/products\/oem-goodman-flowrator-inlet-tube-for-arpf374316aa-b1796630-1","provider":"National HVAC Parts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}