Jim,
Here is a photo Daniel took. We speculate that the transformer will probably go there.
The two galvanized pipes is the location where the meter will probably go.
Larry
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Jim,
Here is a photo Daniel took. We speculate that the transformer will probably go there.
The two galvanized pipes is the location where the meter will probably go.
Larry
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Those are very good assumptions. I hope you see a transformer and meter there soon!
Kind of unique that there is no concrete pad there. I wonder if that means it will be awhile before a transformer shows up. I hope its not a repeat of the Clarence NY experience!
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Larry
Thanks. I totally missed the transformer conduits when I looked at that picture. I was expecting a concrete pad.
Hi Jim,
This is the first photo of the conduit bends. It is normal to set the sweepbends first, then set the concrete pad over them.
In all likelihood this is for the secondary cable and the conduit turns up at the other end under the switchgear in the enclosure. The sweepbends for the primary cable will probably be set later by the utility nearby the secondary bends and then the concrete pad will be set.
This of course is just an educated guess. For all we know it may be for a future street light. :biggrin:
Larry
Edit: I've studied the photos a bit more. We know for sure that at least three conduits must feed the three switchgear (grey boxes). The other two conduits could either be secondary spares or reserved for the primary cable going to the transformer. From the photos we can see primary overhead wire across SW 10th Street. It is likely that the utility will set a pole near the enclosure, span the wire and cross the street and convert the pole to a cable pole making the transition from wire to cable. The cable from the cable pole will go directly to the pad-mounted transformer.
In studying the photos there are three large conduits stubbed out for the switchgear and what appears to be some additional conduit near the switchgear location. There are also 12 conduits stubbed out under the Supercharger location. So it is likely that three of the conduits in Dan's photo will contain the main secondary feed from the utility transformer and into the switchgear. Then there should be four sets of conduit going from the switchgear to the Supercharger locations (to feed each Supercharger, white boxes) and 8 conduits going from the Supercharger location to each of the charging terminals. That agreeds with the 12 conduits we see in the photo near the Supercharger location.
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Hi Nicholas,
Welcome to the forums and thanks for the information.
I sincerely hope the folks at Dania Beach are right, but frankly, and no disrespect meant to you, or the Dania Beach people, but this is all in the hands of the the permitting authority and FPL. I doubt that anyone can accurately predict when this Supercharger Station will be operational with any accuracy.
By the way, if you are interested in joining a Florida Tesla club, please click on the link in my signature to Florida Tesla Enthusiasts.
Larry
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Hi Nicholas,
Congratulations on your recent delivery!
Yes, weather is also another reason why it is difficult to predict when this location will be operational.
Please check out our sign-up page. If you have any questions regarding the club, please feel free to contact me directly at [email protected].
Larry
What does that mean? It seems odd given that the bulk of physical facilities are already installed. Does that refer to the final electrical supply that require another "soft dig" or something else?
We aren't impatient or anything like that are we?:crying:
Cyclone
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I was hoping Plantation would be running by my first trip down to Fort Lauderdale. Oh well, at least WPB is up so I can top off before heading down.
Brit4864
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I dropped by the SC site again today. Still no sign of the transformer but it looks like FPL have been and marked up the grass areas ready for the "soft dig"?
Cyclone
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If anyone wants to "break bread" over these chargers in the next week, this Florida-native from NC is in town and can swing by 
Moderator note:
Moved several posting discussing charging alternatives to Plantation to Where to charge while waiting for the Plantation Supercharger to become operational.
Larry
Moved several posting discussing charging alternatives to Plantation to Where to charge while waiting for the Plantation Supercharger to become operational.
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