The pole just went up on Friday, then we had the holiday weekend. I may be wrong but I thought NStar was continuing work today. I can swing by there after work and take a look.
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Supercharger - Sagamore Beach, MA
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mitch672
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If you see any NStar workers, ask them when they are delivering the transformer to the pad. I doubt the electrical contractor will be able to make any progress until that is done, since they have to pull the cable from the transformer to the pole (including extending the conduit from the manhole near the pole, to the pole). They probably don't want to make multiple trips. They typically will not pull in the HV or 480V LV cables until the transformer is placed, to prevent damage to the cables.
Did they stop accepting customer readings? I lived in a duplex once and the meters were in the (locked) basement, so NStar sent estimated bills. If their estimate was too high, I just called in the current meter reading and they'd send a corrected bill.
They didn't really care if my readings were "trustworthy", since they required actual, in-person, readings by an NStar employee on move in and move out. They don't really worry about under-reporting, since they will eventually catch up at move out.
mitch672
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Yes, that was done either yesterday or today, notice the pull tape is also visible at the end of the conduit, as well as the plastic bushing and the ground clamp at the bottom. Looking good, they should now be able to pull the 3 HV cables, once the transformer is placed on the pad. You didn't happen to notice a large pad mounted transformer on the other end, did you?
(LMB spouse)
LMB and I stopped by Friday around 8:30 PM. No progress. Transformer pad empty, new pole not connected to anything in the air or on the ground, concrete footings for overhead lights still unpopulated. No sign of any more work this week. Also no sign[age].
The eight new-style charging pylons look great though; can't wait to see them lit up. Much nicer than Darien or Milford.
LMB and I stopped by Friday around 8:30 PM. No progress. Transformer pad empty, new pole not connected to anything in the air or on the ground, concrete footings for overhead lights still unpopulated. No sign of any more work this week. Also no sign[age].
The eight new-style charging pylons look great though; can't wait to see them lit up. Much nicer than Darien or Milford.
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MacLeodMX
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I'm visiting the Cape for a few days and was hoping this was operational by this time. I stopped by for a coffee and to see the new look of the superchargers in person. Pleasantly surprised when a flatbed trailer pulled in with some new equipment .. see photo... not sure what it represents
mitch672
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Looks like the missing light poles for the concrete mounts which are slightly behind the SuperCharger stalls.
Some of these are for lighting, the extra long one is likely for a sign to go on top of it, which will assist locating the site.
What's really needed is NStar to deliver the transformer, so the electrical contractor can finish up wiring, and get the site powered up.
Maybe, we can hope, Nstar is waiting for everything to be installed before they deliver the transformer?
So, does anyone have suggestion for where to charge in P-town? I know there are ChargePoints in Hyannis...
Try http://www.coastalacres.com/ they have 120v 30 amp.
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There are a few other campgrounds in Provincetown/North Truro to check out:
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Still no transformer but several lines have now been connected from the other side of the road.
Brass Guy
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Every day I check this thread hoping there's a picture of a transformer! I'm driving to Sandwich Saturday for the 375th anniversary parade. I don't need it for my round trip, I was just hoping to be one of the 1st few to use it.
mitch672
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The wires on the pole show they are connected to the HV feed, if the site doesn't have power yet, it must be something buerecratic (Is the meter in place next to the transformer?), as the site appears to now be fully wired.
I know the light poles have to go up and inspection is most likely needed before going live.
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