Use the left (hot, red) faucet frequently to avoid "stale" water residing in the "shut-off-breaker" tank. (Although I don't think this is a real problem--even with lake water). Of course, there is no tank involved in the right (cold, blue) faucet.
Note, however, the left (hot, red) side is likely to have a taste of magnesium--or whatever anode is installed in the tank--so
drinking from the left (hot, red) side might be objectionable.
And, yes, town water ultimately feeds both faucets. (Or both of the red and blue sides of
single faucets)
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Originally Posted by SailinAway
I don't get this. Why would I draw cold water from the tank rather than directly from the town inlet? Just to make sure I understand: Cold water enters the tank from the town inlet, gets heated, and exits from the tank. Cold water to the house (e.g., sinks, washing machine) comes directly from the town inlet. Correct? That why I don't understand your reference to getting cold water from the tank for the washing machine.
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That's only regarding one's preference for a complete/fully
cold-cycle washing.