In article ,
Steve Walker wrote:
During my 50-odd years, it has been typical of all the 1930's housing
around here for all the cold taps in the house to be mains fed, so not
really a modern thing.

Seems to vary area by area. No need for the cold to the bath and toilet to
come from the mains. And depending on water pressure, you might get a
faster filling bath if fed from a header tank and storage system.

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