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Bard part number 5651-229 is an OEM thermostatic expansion valve used in Bard wall mounted packaged air conditioners and heat pumps to meter liquid refrigerant into the evaporator and maintain proper superheat for stable cooling performance. The 3/8 in x 3/8 in connections make it a common fit on specific Bard refrigerant circuits where correct valve sizing and equalizer/bulb placement matter for reliability. If your unit is flooding, starving, hunting, or showing abnormal suction readings, replacing the TXV with the correct Bard 5651-229 helps restore the designed refrigerant feed and protects the compressor from liquid return. Confirm the exact unit model and serial against the Bard parts list before ordering, since expansion valves are application specific.