Author: Cheryl

For anyone considering a career in engineering, it’s important to understand the difference between electrical engineering and electronic engineering. Although these two disciplines overlap in some respects, they are distinct enough that it’s worth taking the time to learn about both before making a decision about which one is right […]

If you’re a musician, chances are you’ve been told at some point or another to warm up your instrument before playing it. While this may seem like pointless busy work to some, the fact is that warming up your instrument is crucial to getting the best sound possible. Here’s a […]

You may have noticed the phrase “electronic service requested” on your physical mail. This is not a new development, as the United States Postal Service (USPS) has been using this language since 2001. So what does it mean?  This simply indicates that the USPS has permission to send you electronic […]

If you’re thinking about buying electronics from Giga, you’re not alone. Giga is one of the most popular online electronic stores, thanks to its low prices and wide selection. But before you click “buy,” you might want to read some reviews—and not just the ones on Giga’s website. Here’s what […]

An electronic pilot is a component of a water heater that uses an electronically controlled gas valve and igniter to light the burner. While this may sound complicated, the process of lighting a water heater with an electronic pilot is actually quite simple.  In this blog post, we’ll walk you […]

You just got home from a long day of work, and you’re ready to relax with your favorite book and a glass of wine. But first, you need to grab your precious jewelry out of the safe. Only one problem: the batteries in your electronic safe are dead, and you […]

A gas furnace with electronic ignition doesn’t have a pilot light. Instead, it has an igniter that gets hot enough to ignite the gas when the furnace is turned on. If your furnace isn’t working, you need to know how to light a gas furnace with electronic ignition. A gas […]

If you’re a chemistry buff, then you know that water is one of the most important molecules in the world. Not only is it essential for life as we know it, but it’s also incredibly complex. In this blog post, we’re going to focus on one aspect of water molecules: […]

Atoms are the building blocks of everything around us, including the human body. In order for atoms to form molecules—the units that make up all matter—they must first become ions. A positive or negative charge is added to or subtracted from an atom to create an ion. We refer to […]