{"product_id":"oem-goodman-flowrator-inlet-tube-for-aruf030-00a-1-air-handler-b1796630","title":"OEM Goodman Flowrator Inlet Tube for ARUF030-00A-1 Air Handler — B1796630","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Goodman \u003cstrong\u003eB1796630 Flowrator Inlet Tube\u003c\/strong\u003e is a genuine OEM refrigerant tube that feeds the flowrator (piston-style) metering device on the \u003cstrong\u003eARUF030-00A-1\u003c\/strong\u003e air handler evaporator coil. It carries liquid refrigerant from the line set into the distributor\/flowrator assembly, establishing the correct entry geometry for proper refrigerant metering across the coil circuits. Kinked, corroded, or previously brazed-and-damaged inlet tubes can restrict flow and degrade cooling performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePart type: Flowrator (metering device) inlet tube\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFunction: Liquid refrigerant feed to coil distributor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits: Goodman ARUF030-00A-1 air handler coil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEquipment: Air handler \/ evaporator coil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOEM Part Number: B1796630\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand: Goodman (Amana compatible)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eOEM vs. Generic\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003egenuine OEM Goodman\u003c\/strong\u003e tube is formed to the exact length, bend, and fitting diameter required to mate with the ARUF030 flowrator body. Fabricating a substitute from generic tubing risks incorrect bend radius, restricted bore, and leak-prone joints. The OEM inlet tube ensures correct refrigerant feed and a clean, factory-spec brazed connection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eInstallation Difficulty\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHard — professional required.\u003c\/strong\u003e Replacement is a refrigerant-side repair: the system must be recovered, the old tube unbrazed and the new one brazed in under nitrogen purge, then evacuated and recharged. This work requires EPA Section 608 certification and proper tooling. Do not attempt without an HVAC license.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Goodman","offers":[{"title":"Direct Replacement","offer_id":63032404410739,"sku":"B1796630-GEN","price":5.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"OEM","offer_id":63048242790771,"sku":"B1796630","price":7.74,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0984\/1190\/5395\/files\/nhvac-piston-B1796630_4b929a3b-36f3-49cc-b0d0-743f85b63bb6.jpg?v=1782948421","url":"https:\/\/nationalhvacparts.com\/products\/oem-goodman-flowrator-inlet-tube-for-aruf030-00a-1-air-handler-b1796630","provider":"National HVAC Parts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}