Supercharger - Ocala, FL

[ajs1974]

Spoke to Ocala Utilities this morning to inquire as to when this supercharger will go live. I was told that Ocala Utilities won't be activating it. Sumter Electric will. Waiting to hear back from Sumter with a date certain. Would be great to have it online for the Gator game this weekend.

 

[ajs1974]

Spoke to Sumter Electric today. They wouldn't reveal anything and said it's the account holder's (i.e., Tesla's) decision.

 

[Mnlevin]

I will be there Saturday, passing through on my way home from Mass. I would prefer if it was working, but will get by with a 110v charge at my in laws house if not. Hoping someone gets moving on this today or tomorrow.

 

[hoofhrtd1254]

Is there a way to visually check this? Only because I pass by it everyday and would be happy to check on it.

 

[jbabb]

Is there a way to visually check this? Only because I pass by it everyday and would be happy to check on it.

If the red TESLA logo on each charging post is lit up, that would be a good indication that power is on.

 

[hoofhrtd1254]

If the red TESLA logo on each charging post is lit up, that would be a good indication that power is on.

Not quite ready....

As if this afternoon:

 

[KeithM]

Looks like the transformer has been installed. That's a big change. Shouldn't be long now.

Wait... The picture of the transformer doesn't look right. Has the image been flipped?

 

[hoofhrtd1254]

Looks like the transformer has been installed. That's a big change. Shouldn't be long now.

Wait... The picture of the transformer doesn't look right. Has the image been flipped?

Yeah, lol taken in my side mirror.

 

[hoofhrtd1254]

Update - still no power.

 

[SeminoleFSU]

Thanks for the updates guys! Keep'm comin

 

[Lawsteve]

#blame jameis

 

[SeminoleFSU]

#blame jameis

Hahahaha

 

[SeminoleFSU]

Man, Ocala sure is taking a long time... I hope we don't have another Greenville, SC on our hands... :scared:

 

[Btrflyl8e]

My niece was here this weekend and told me the supercharger location is right outside her apartment complex. I'll see if she is willing to check on it daily!

 

[jrreno]

Stopped by today. No change. I noticed the signs are not yet in place. Really weird to get into. The entry way does not let you drive directly to the chargers.
Here are a couple pictures. The transformer is for Cottonwood

 

[Cottonwood]

Here are a couple pictures. The transformer is for Cottonwood

Thank you! The transformer looks very nice!!! :biggrin:

 

[BryanS]

The easiest way to get to the chargers is to go in via the Dicks Sport Goods entrance then take the first available right.

 

[G8rbev]

Spoke to Sumter Electric today. They wouldn't reveal anything and said it's the account holder's (i.e., Tesla's) decision.

Is there anyone in Sumter Electric or Tesla we can call to get this Ocala charger activated? This is getting ridiculous....

 

[KeithM]

Visited the site this afternoon. The transformer and concrete pad were placed over the frame visible in post #43 of this thread.

Jrreno's photo above in post #73 of the transformer, shows marks in each corner of the transformer concrete pad. These are lifting eyes. It appears the transformer and pad as an assembly were lifted in place with a small crane. There is no evidence that any power has been connected to the transformer. No marks or other indiction of digging in the grass or pavement that the conduit would need to cross is evident.

It appears the delay is now due to no power to the transformer because the conduit and wiring has not been installed.

 

[Tyl]

Post 20 in this thread shows the conduit for the Utility Transformer. Most utility transformer pads are pre cast with a cutout in them and are ust set on the ground over the conduit. It would have been really unusual for them to have a utility transformer in place without the conduit . I think this site only needs wiring, testing and final certification. Should be "soon"! Anyone been by lately to check?