{"product_id":"oem-goodman-flowrator-inlet-tube-for-arpf486016aa-b1796630-1","title":"OEM Goodman Flowrator Inlet Tube for ARPF486016AA — B1796630","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eGoodman B1796630 Flowrator Inlet Tube\u003c\/strong\u003e is a genuine OEM refrigerant tube that feeds the flowrator (piston-style metering device) on the \u003cstrong\u003eARPF486016AA\u003c\/strong\u003e air handler and related Goodman\/Amana coil assemblies. It delivers liquid refrigerant to the metering orifice at the precise diameter and length the system was designed around, ensuring correct pressure drop and even coil feed. A kinked, corroded, or leaking inlet tube degrades capacity and can trigger low-charge symptoms even when the system is properly charged.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePart Number: B1796630\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: Flowrator (piston) inlet tube\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits Model: ARPF486016AA air handler\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand: Goodman \/ Amana OEM\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFunction: Liquid refrigerant feed to metering device\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConnection: Brazed refrigerant joint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eOEM vs. Generic\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe OEM tube arrives with the correct bend radius, fitting size, and wall thickness — critical on a sealed refrigerant circuit where a poor field-bent substitute can restrict flow or fail at the braze joint. Generic tubing often requires extra forming and increases leak risk. For metering-circuit components, genuine parts protect system performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eInstallation Difficulty: Advanced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a sealed-system repair: recovery, brazing, evacuation, and recharging are required. EPA Section 608 certification is needed. This should only be performed by a licensed HVAC technician with proper nitrogen-purge and vacuum equipment.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Goodman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63057283350899,"sku":"GOODMAN-1611","price":10.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/nationalhvacparts.com\/products\/oem-goodman-flowrator-inlet-tube-for-arpf486016aa-b1796630-1","provider":"National HVAC Parts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}