{"product_id":"oem-goodman-flowrator-inlet-tube-for-aruf032-00a-1b-air-handler-b1796630","title":"OEM Goodman Flowrator Inlet Tube for ARUF032-00A-1B Air Handler — B1796630","description":"\u003ch2\u003eGoodman B1796630 Flowrator Inlet Tube\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Goodman \u003cstrong\u003eB1796630\u003c\/strong\u003e flowrator inlet tube is a genuine OEM refrigerant component for the \u003cstrong\u003eARUF032-00A-1B\u003c\/strong\u003e air handler coil. It delivers liquid refrigerant to the flowrator (piston-style metering device) at the evaporator inlet, ensuring the coil receives the correct, evenly distributed charge. A properly matched inlet tube is essential for correct superheat, capacity, and efficient cooling.\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 Tube\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand: Goodman (also fits Amana)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned For: ARUF032-00A-1B Air Handler Coil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFunction: Liquid refrigerant feed to flowrator metering device\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Copper refrigerant-grade tubing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eOEM vs. Generic\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe OEM B1796630 is sized and bent to the exact length and connection geometry of the ARUF032 coil, allowing a clean brazed joint without strain on adjacent tubing. Generic tubing requires field forming and risks restriction or leaks at the joints. For a refrigerant-circuit part, the genuine component protects system reliability.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eInstallation Difficulty\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdvanced\u003c\/strong\u003e — replacement involves recovering refrigerant, brazing the new tube, pulling a vacuum, and recharging the system. This is a job for an EPA 608-certified technician only. Improper brazing or charging can damage the compressor and void warranties.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Goodman","offers":[{"title":"Direct Replacement","offer_id":63032405393779,"sku":"B1796630-GEN","price":5.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"OEM","offer_id":63048243085683,"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_d362f6cc-7525-4afa-b8f0-f4259057364c.jpg?v=1782948432","url":"https:\/\/nationalhvacparts.com\/products\/oem-goodman-flowrator-inlet-tube-for-aruf032-00a-1b-air-handler-b1796630","provider":"National HVAC Parts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}