{"product_id":"oem-goodman-flowrator-inlet-tube-for-aruf049-air-handler-b1796630","title":"OEM Goodman Flowrator Inlet Tube for ARUF049 Air Handler — B1796630","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eGoodman B1796630 Flowrator Inlet Tube\u003c\/strong\u003e is a genuine OEM refrigerant metering component for \u003cstrong\u003eARUF049-00A-1A\u003c\/strong\u003e air handlers. The flowrator (piston-style metering device) and its inlet tube regulate refrigerant flow into the evaporator coil, ensuring correct superheat and efficient cooling performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePart Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e B1796630\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Flowrator inlet tube \/ refrigerant feed tube\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Goodman (OEM)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEquipment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Air Handler\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFits Model:\u003c\/strong\u003e ARUF049-00A-1A\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFunction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Refrigerant metering inlet to evaporator coil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eOEM vs. Generic\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOEM tubing is sized to the exact diameter and length specified for the ARUF049 coil circuit, preserving the engineered refrigerant charge and metering rate. Generic or improvised tubing can introduce flow restrictions, brazing fit issues, or capacity loss. The OEM part drops in without modification.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy Replace It\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eInlet tubes are replaced during coil service, flowrator changes, or when a tube is kinked, corroded, or damaged during prior repairs. Using the correct OEM tube restores factory metering behavior.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstallation Difficulty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Advanced — requires recovering refrigerant, brazing connections, evacuating, and recharging the system. This is a professional HVAC task; EPA Section 608 certification is required to handle refrigerant.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Goodman","offers":[{"title":"Direct Replacement","offer_id":63032407687539,"sku":"B1796630-GEN","price":5.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"OEM","offer_id":63048243642739,"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_0c936527-412b-4b36-bf8a-6c94659a32b5.jpg?v=1782948448","url":"https:\/\/nationalhvacparts.com\/products\/oem-goodman-flowrator-inlet-tube-for-aruf049-air-handler-b1796630","provider":"National HVAC Parts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}