{"product_id":"oem-goodman-flowrator-inlet-tube-for-aruf042-air-handler-b1796630","title":"OEM Goodman Flowrator Inlet Tube for ARUF042 Air Handler — B1796630","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Goodman \u003cstrong\u003eB1796630 flowrator inlet tube\u003c\/strong\u003e is the genuine OEM refrigerant tube that feeds the flowrator (piston) metering device on \u003cstrong\u003eARUF042\u003c\/strong\u003e series air handlers, including the ARUF042-00A-1A. Proper tubing is essential for correct refrigerant distribution and the rated cooling performance of the evaporator coil.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis factory tube is sized and bent to match the original assembly, ensuring leak-free brazed connections and correct alignment with the coil header.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOEM Goodman part number: B1796630\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComponent: Flowrator (piston) inlet tube\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatibility: ARUF042 (incl. ARUF042-00A-1A)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEquipment type: Air handler \/ evaporator coil section\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFunction: Routes liquid refrigerant to the metering device\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eOEM vs. Generic\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAftermarket tubes may not match the factory bend radius or length, risking kinks, restricted flow, and difficult brazing. The \u003cstrong\u003eOEM B1796630\u003c\/strong\u003e guarantees an exact factory fit and clean connections.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eInstallation Difficulty\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdvanced.\u003c\/strong\u003e Replacement requires recovering refrigerant, brazing, evacuating, and recharging the system — work that should be performed by an EPA-certified HVAC technician.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Goodman","offers":[{"title":"Direct Replacement","offer_id":63032406344051,"sku":"B1796630-GEN","price":5.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"OEM","offer_id":63048243249523,"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_1380ccf5-a149-4b91-b5ac-f4c5979f1f37.jpg?v=1782948438","url":"https:\/\/nationalhvacparts.com\/products\/oem-goodman-flowrator-inlet-tube-for-aruf042-air-handler-b1796630","provider":"National HVAC Parts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}