{"product_id":"oem-goodman-flowrator-inlet-tube-for-aruf024-air-handler-b1796630","title":"OEM Goodman Flowrator Inlet Tube for ARUF024 Air Handler — B1796630","description":"\u003ch2\u003eGoodman B1796630 Flowrator Inlet Tube\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Goodman B1796630 is a genuine OEM flowrator inlet tube designed for the \u003cstrong\u003eARUF024-00A-1\u003c\/strong\u003e air handler. This small but critical refrigerant tube feeds the flowrator (piston-style metering device) at the evaporator coil inlet, ensuring proper refrigerant distribution and metering across the coil for efficient heat transfer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOEM Part Number: B1796630\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePart Type: Flowrator inlet tube\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFunction: Refrigerant metering \/ coil inlet feed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible Model: ARUF024-00A-1 air handler\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Copper refrigerant tubing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand: Goodman (genuine OEM)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eOEM vs. Generic\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGenuine OEM tubing is pre-formed to the exact length and bend geometry the ARUF024 coil requires, so it brazes cleanly without re-bending or risk of kinking. Generic copper stock must be cut and formed in the field, introducing leak and restriction risk at the metering point. Given the low cost, the OEM tube is almost always the smarter pick.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eInstallation Difficulty\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdvanced.\u003c\/strong\u003e Replacement involves recovering refrigerant, brazing the new tube, evacuating, and recharging the system. This is an EPA-certified technician job — improper brazing can contaminate or restrict the refrigerant circuit.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Goodman","offers":[{"title":"Direct Replacement","offer_id":63032404181363,"sku":"B1796630-GEN","price":5.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"OEM","offer_id":63048242725235,"sku":"B1796630","price":7.74,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0984\/1190\/5395\/files\/nhvac-tubing-copper-B1796630_3f4eca4a-92d0-44dc-ba86-bb2edd747c2d.jpg?v=1782948419","url":"https:\/\/nationalhvacparts.com\/products\/oem-goodman-flowrator-inlet-tube-for-aruf024-air-handler-b1796630","provider":"National HVAC Parts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}