Thermostat
The Silent Conductor: How Your Thermostat Controls Your World
A common misconception is that turning a thermostat to 30°C (86°F) will heat a room faster than setting it to 22°C (72°F). In reality, most systems operate at a static intensity; the thermostat simply acts as an "on/off" switch that tells the furnace or air conditioner when the goal has been reached. The Evolution of Control thermostat
Many people confuse thermometers with thermostats, but they serve very different roles: The Silent Conductor: How Your Thermostat Controls Your
A reactive device that simply tells you the current temperature. thermostat