Electrical question

[TaiChiMe]

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?   

[Hobbes]

 

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. 

[KWBoy]

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. The other would be to call edition. Don't let them push you around. Make sure they are going to really send someone out.