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The Goodman B1796630 Flowrator Inlet Tube is a genuine OEM refrigerant tube that feeds the flowrator (piston/orifice) metering device in the ATUF374316AA air handler coil. It carries liquid refrigerant from the line set into the distributor so the coil receives the correct, evenly metered charge. A kinked, corroded, or leaking inlet tube causes poor cooling, frosting, and refrigerant loss — this factory part restores proper flow and a leak-tight connection.
The inlet tube's diameter, length, and bend are matched to the coil distributor and flowrator body. OEM ensures the brazed joints and orifice seating line up exactly; generic tubing can force re-bending and risks restriction or leaks at the connection. For a clean braze and correct metering, use the genuine Goodman tube.
Advanced. Replacement requires recovering refrigerant, brazing the new tube, pulling a vacuum, and recharging the system — work that must be done by an EPA-certified technician. The part itself is inexpensive, but proper installation is critical to system performance and safety.