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Not all Plumbing devices do; some have combined hot/cold taps. In either case, hot and cold water lines are separate, the hot water coming from a water heater. The simplest taps merely control each line, letting the user measure out how much of each they want.

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They don't have to, this is a very old fashioned way of installing a sink with running water. Here you can see more info: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Faucet

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