thermostat

     

A thermostat is a evice for regulating the temperature of a system so that the system's temperature is maintained near a desired setpoint temperature. The thermostat does this by controlling the flow of heat energy into or out of the system. That is, the thermostat switches heating or cooling devices on or off as needed to maintain the correct temperature.

Trivia about thermostat

  • It's a self-regulating device that controls a home's heat & air conditioning
  • Also a device on the wall of your home, this valve either stops or allows coolant through the engine
  • If your house isn't running hot & cold, check this device that regulates the temperature
  • If you bring home a Lux programmable one of these, you'll find it pre-programmed to save energy