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    New Homeowner Curious About Copper Pipe in Basement (w/ Photos)

    Hi all: New prospective homeowner going through inspection. House is over 100 years old but has been meticulously cared for. We were informed that there was an above-ground oil tank in the basement at some point but that it was removed years ago. However, in the basement is a thin copper pipe...
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    Please help...Just bought house with CB OWB with optional oil.

    Hello, New OWB owner here. Just bought a house with a CB Classic 5648 and there is an option for oil heat as well. My question is, typically is there a switch that you need to activate if you are going to use the OWB vs if you want to use oil? Thanks! mlk