{"product_id":"oem-goodman-flowrator-inlet-tube-for-aruf048-b1796630","title":"OEM Goodman Flowrator Inlet Tube for ARUF048 — B1796630","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Goodman \u003cstrong\u003eB1796630\u003c\/strong\u003e flowrator inlet tube is a genuine OEM refrigerant component used in \u003cstrong\u003eARUF048-00A-1\u003c\/strong\u003e air handlers. It connects the liquid line to the flowrator (piston) metering device, delivering refrigerant to the evaporator coil at the correct entry point. A clean, properly sized inlet tube is essential for accurate metering and full cooling capacity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOEM Part Number: B1796630\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: Flowrator inlet tube\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFunction: Refrigerant liquid-line connection to metering device\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand: Goodman\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible Model: ARUF048-00A-1 air handler\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEquipment: Air Handler\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eOEM vs. Generic\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eRefrigerant metering tubing must match the system's bore and length exactly. An OEM B1796630 guarantees the correct internal diameter and brazing geometry, avoiding restrictions or leaks that generic tubing can introduce. For a sealed refrigerant circuit, OEM is the safe choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eInstallation Difficulty\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdvanced.\u003c\/strong\u003e Installation involves recovering refrigerant, brazing connections, pulling a vacuum, and recharging the system — work that must be performed by an EPA 608-certified technician. This is not a DIY repair.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Goodman","offers":[{"title":"Direct Replacement","offer_id":63032406737267,"sku":"B1796630-GEN","price":5.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"OEM","offer_id":63048243577203,"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_7840c122-aee9-48ff-82ff-9de3039130a5.jpg?v=1782948446","url":"https:\/\/nationalhvacparts.com\/products\/oem-goodman-flowrator-inlet-tube-for-aruf048-b1796630","provider":"National HVAC Parts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}