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Title: Electrical question
Post by: TaiChiMe on Dec 31, 06, 06:38:05 PM
The other day I was reading in my bedroom with a desk lamp on for light.  My neighbor started using a chainsaw to cut wood.  Each time he started it, my lamp flickered.  I checked to see where he had it plugged in and it was on his property.  Why would my lamp flicker?   ???
Title: Re: Electrical question
Post by: Hobbes on Dec 31, 06, 08:11:18 PM
 ;)

I once had a similar problem.  I used a volt meter to check my wall plugs.  The voltage should be 110-120, mine was a little over eighty.  But armed with the information, I called the electric company and complained that if any of my appliances went out due to undercurrent, I would file to have them pay for them.  The electric company came out three days later and put in a new transformer near my house.  :laugh:
Title: Re: Electrical question
Post by: KWBoy on Jan 01, 07, 02:26:19 AM
Sounds like there isn't enough power going to both of your houses. Edison would be responsible for that problem. One solution is tell your neighbor to get a gas chainsaw. ;D The other would be to call edition. Don't let them push you around. Make sure they are going to really send someone out.