{"product_id":"oem-goodman-flowrator-inlet-tube-for-arpt032-air-handler-b1796630-1","title":"OEM Goodman Flowrator Inlet Tube for ARPT032 Air Handler — B1796630","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Goodman \u003cstrong\u003eB1796630 Flowrator Inlet Tube\u003c\/strong\u003e is a genuine OEM refrigerant metering component engineered for \u003cstrong\u003eARPT032-00C-1B\u003c\/strong\u003e air handlers and compatible Goodman\/Amana ARPT-series equipment. This inlet tube routes liquid refrigerant into the flowrator (piston) metering device at the evaporator coil, ensuring correct refrigerant distribution and rated cooling capacity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOEM Part Number: B1796630\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComponent Type: Flowrator inlet \/ refrigerant metering tube\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits: Goodman ARPT032-00C-1B air handler\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApplication: Evaporator coil liquid line metering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Copper \/ brass refrigerant-grade tubing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand: Goodman \/ Amana OEM\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eOEM vs. Generic\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe genuine Goodman OEM tube guarantees an exact bend geometry, fitting size, and orifice seat match for your ARPT032 coil — critical for a leak-free braze joint and correct subcooling. Generic or universal flowrator tubes often require rework of the braze connection and risk improper seating, which can cause superheat problems and reduced efficiency. For warranty-covered and reliability-critical repairs, the OEM part is the recommended choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eInstall Difficulty\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdvanced (4\/5).\u003c\/strong\u003e Replacement requires recovering the system refrigerant, brazing the copper connection, evacuating, and recharging. This is a job for an EPA-certified HVAC technician with the proper recovery and vacuum equipment.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Goodman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63057409048947,"sku":"GOODMAN-1665","price":10.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/nationalhvacparts.com\/products\/oem-goodman-flowrator-inlet-tube-for-arpt032-air-handler-b1796630-1","provider":"National HVAC Parts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}