This video challenges the long-standing myth that night setback consumes more energy during morning warm-up than it saves overnight. The featured case study demonstrated a 9% reduction in energy consumption, even though outdoor temperatures were lower during the setback period than during the comparison period without night setback. The results provide clear evidence that properly applied night setback can reduce heating energy while maintaining occupant comfort.
Bourdon Tube Investigation
Industry experts contacted indicated that the volume of a Bourdon tube does not change while flexing or they had no data on this consideration. If the industry consensus is true, work output can exceed work input (Wout ˃ Win) as per an APS experiment.