TerranApart
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Not sure about this specific location, but some locations may use a transformer located in an underground vault.
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Supercharger - Glendale, CA - Harvey Dr (LIVE 25 Jan 2022, 16 stalls)
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I believe I took a picture of the transformer pad. Should be just adjacent to the charging cabinets and switchgear. See older pic here:
A big transformer like this (1500 kVA) is not likely to be a subsurface transformer in a vault but rather a pad mounted transformer visible above ground.
TerranApart
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True, but some locations have city planning requirements for underground transformers. Pasadena's first supercharger, for example, has 1500+ kVA with an underground transformer.
ElectricCyclist
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I believe most of Pasadena falls into SCE territory not LADWP and SCE most certainly prefers above ground equipment so there are exceptions to the rule but I would expect this to be above ground just like normal installations.
TerranApart
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Pasadena has their own municipal utility. But regardless of who is the utility, I think it ultimately comes down to city planning for the specific area.
Anyway, this install is going to be a normal pad-mount transformer, as @Limited mentioned, so I guess the mystery is solved.
Cameron A
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Despite the fence, the tall wall, and the rain I was able to get a peek inside the presumed future transformer location. No green transformer visible. Could this deep hole lead to a transformer vault?
As mentioned above, this lot can be quite a pain to enter during the day. In all my attempts to stop by to check progress I have waited through at least 3 light cycles while approaching from the South. Vehicles frequently cut the line from the South-bound left turn lane and block 1 ½ of the two North-bound lanes on Harvey.
Yeah, this is my local in n out that I frequent about once a month for the last 5 years. And any time between 11(when the lunch rush starts) and after 4pm (people picking up food after work before heading home) is a nightmare. Not to mention trying to get out of the parking lot since pretty much every car their is to get burgers. This is def a only in the morning or late night station for my use case.
I can't remember the last time I waited in line and actually got in the parking lot. It's good to know that it is also hard to get out once you are in! lol Thanks for the tip. This is a great location and right off of the 134 but may have to hit it early or late in the day.
Cameron A
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Paving equipment was arriving early this morning.
rayluis1988
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Ohhh yes, today was hella crazy. The other day as well. All 3 superchargers in the valley were swamped for easily more than an hour. I took a screenshot and tweeted to Elon hahaha, I was like dude, can you hurry up the upcoming SCs in the San Fernando Valley? hahaha
Cameron A
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Install looks pretty complete to me. Transformer is in, pavement sealed, lines painted, wheel stops installed, etc. Appears to be ready to go but I can confirm that it is not powered quite yet. Also pictured are the two ADA stalls that are off to the side by Fuji.
Site is up and running. I drove by and only 4 of 16 stalls were available, so I assumed it was already reported open. (Otherwise I would have taken pics). Name on nav is Glendale, CA - Harvey Drive
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rayluis1988
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Nice, its technically outside of my area but it is a nice addition toa very busy area.
rayluis1988
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