Supercharger - Plantation, FL

[Lawsteve]

See this link for a directory of all shops. TooJays opens at 8:00am usually. Most others are good lunch spots, not much early access.
https://m.malltip.com/fountains-4095/map

Here is a (High tech) picture of the SC location on the map.

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Them are some pretty cutting edge graphic art skills.........

 

[Vince Cobelo]

This thing is a done deal before Christmas no doubt. There is a lot more very close to the SC via Google Maps. Probably about the best SC spot I have investigated in FL. It may have been mentioned before but how many spaces?

 

[jbcarioca]

First of all, in these high power installations, the power does not pass through the meter. Current transformers (CTs) are used to remote the meter from the very large wires.

Some utilities allow power to be activated before the meter is installed.

All true. It is because of that that I reported all connections seemed complete, other than metering. Quite obviously the meter connections could not survive all that amperage, and the meter connection wiring is clearly quite small guage. believe her. Also, in this case we have seen quite astonishing delays caused by a variety of local issues, seemingly connected mostly to Plantation permitting and inspections. I would be amazed if anything out of order, no matter how trivial, would be allowed.

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This thing is a done deal before Christmas no doubt. There is a lot more very close to the SC via Google Maps. Probably about the best SC spot I have investigated in FL. It may have been mentioned before but how many spaces?

Nothing is a done deal in Plantation until "the fat lady sings". IIRC there are eight stations.

 

[jbcarioca]

FWIW the Plantation record for the project shows seven remaining inspections, four of which have not been scheduled, three of which are scheduled for the 14th. This seems suspiciously like more delay. Perhaps I do not understand.

 

[jrreno]

FWIW the Plantation record for the project shows seven remaining inspections, four of which have not been scheduled, three of which are scheduled for the 14th. This seems suspiciously like more delay. Perhaps I do not understand.

Your timely updates are much appericiated, thank you!

 

[Vince Cobelo]

FWIW the Plantation record for the project shows seven remaining inspections, four of which have not been scheduled, three of which are scheduled for the 14th. This seems suspiciously like more delay. Perhaps I do not understand.

Well...crapola. Lets see if they show up Monday and what changes. I'd think still before Christmas but I don't know Plantation that well. I do have a friend that works for the city.

 

[Cyclone]

I was hoping before Christmas too, but I guess I'll stick to destination chargers on the East side of Broward County for Christmas. Glad they are getting close though!

 

[aviators99]

Went by at 10am; nothing happening.

Only one change to the permit page today:
From:
Permit Expires: 11/25/2015
To:
Permit Expires: 03/13/2016

 

[GeekLad]

Not even close. Greenville, SC took much longer as crazy as that sounds.

Greenville didn't take nearly as long from permit to open though. Even so, according to the info on supercharge.info, there are a handful of other SuperChargers that took longer from permit to open:

Denton, TX:	360 days
El Centro, CA:	317 days
Plantation, FL:	301 days (and counting)

 

[Cyclone]

Greenville didn't take nearly as long from permit to open though. Even so, according to the info on supercharge.info, there are a handful of other SuperChargers that took longer from permit to open:

Denton, TX:	360 days
El Centro, CA:	317 days
Plantation, FL:	301 days (and counting)

Permit was approved on 5/6/2014 and the site opened 11/10/2015 over 545 days later. Greenville still wins.

OK, Greenville is good to go. Permit approved yesterday. Equipment delivers Friday. Ground breaks Monday, 5/12. 2000 amp total service to site; 8 stalls. Contractor said he'll be done in 3 weeks.


Location: The Point, just around the corner from Yogurt Mountain. I'll post a google earth shot a little later.

I was at the site this morning while returning from Atlanta from Long Island, NY. I spoke to the construction crew. They have not yet received the Tesla equipment - expecting today or tomorrow, but they have dug out channels and installed the conduit. The pads for the Superchargers and the Utility Transformer will be poured shortly. The service will be 900kWh. They expect to have their construction done by the end of next week, but are not sure when the transformer will be installed. I gave the crew chief a ride, and he loved it. Location as previously report, next to Yogurt Mountain is correct.

The container in the picture is theirs, no Tesla equipment yet. The transformers and charger cabinets will be on the opposite side of the container shown, where you can see the tops of some trees.

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Could this be a FIRST at 8:28 AM Tuesday, November 10, 2015.

 

[Brit4864]

I just checked today. Still not operational although the transformer makes a nice humming noise and they've stuck a lot of signs and placards over everything. I particularly like the "way past due" delivery note on the transformer. Very appropriate!

 

[auger]

I just checked today. Still not operational although the transformer makes a nice humming noise and they've stuck a lot of signs and placards over everything. I particularly like the "way past due" delivery note on the transformer. Very appropriate!

"Way past due." Is that like "coming soon?" Haha! Placards are progress. Thanks for the update!

 

[jbcarioca]

I just checked today. Still not operational although the transformer makes a nice humming noise and they've stuck a lot of signs and placards over everything. I particularly like the "way past due" delivery note on the transformer. Very appropriate!

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FWIW, those shopping documents have been there attached to the Megatron since it arrived. However, the "nice humming noise" is entirely new and gives me a bit of hope. Thanks for posting this.

 

[pgiralt]

Anyone stopped by in the last couple of days? If not I'll be driving through the area on Sunday night.

 

[Cyclone]

Anyone stopped by in the last couple of days? If not I'll be driving through the area on Sunday night.

If it is active and you want company, I should be in Fort Lauderdale then and can swing by. I'm driving down this weekend.

 

[Vince Cobelo]

We meed updates, We need updates! :smile:

 

[KennyB-FLL]

I can drive by there later today.

 

[auger]

I haven't been by, but a couple of inspections are scheduled for today so I'm pretty sure it's not operational.

 

[NDR]

Drove by last night around 830pm, both electrical room doors were open and 2 guys were were working on them.

 

[KennyB-FLL]

I'm here now, and the Plantation Fire inspector is here along with others. Still no go live date. Pending final inspection now. Foreman on the project just came up to me and said it's operational, but turned off pending the inspection. Should be ready before year end he told me.