Supercharger - Springfield, VA

[Big Earl]

Looks like they don't plan on fencing off the Supercharger cabinets, autotransformers, switchgear and such. It would be better and safer if they do.

A lot of recent installations seem to be open. Everything is locked with heavy duty padlocks, so the chance of injury or electrocution is pretty low, plus, a thief has unlimited time to pillage if he has a fence to hide behind. I think they only install fencing when it’s required for local code or aesthetic reasons. I personally prefer the open installations, as the superchargers make great hand warmers in the winter.

 

[wedge07]

Still waiting.

 

[vdiv]

@Big Earl just don't want kids (of all ages) and dogs playing around them, going to the bathroom on them, leaving trash on them, etc. Having a fence, even a see-through one like at Woodbridge, VA provides another layer of protection. I am not worried about theft at this location, it is patrolled, lit at night, under video surveillance, and it should have insurance. Stuff is replaceable, lives are not.

 

[VT_EE]

My neighborhood has large transformers all around to supply homes with power from underground lines. No fences, no problem.

 

[mservice]

Late last year they had a cone over by the Fairfax Government Center in the small mall with Ruth Chris, but it’s gone now. They may have decided it made more sense to drop one in the mixing bowl. It would be nice if they dropped one over by 66 and 495.

 

[mservice]

@Big Earl just don't want kids (of all ages) and dogs playing around them, going to the bathroom on them, leaving trash on them, etc. Having a fence, even a see-through one like at Woodbridge, VA provides another layer of protection. I am not worried about theft at this location, it is patrolled, lit at night, under video surveillance, and it should have insurance. Stuff is replaceable, lives are not.

It’s a big ass mall I would put money on being ice’d unless they enforce Tesla parking rather than kids, dog, peeing..

 

[Big Earl]

More progress to report today: the Supercharger build crew appears to have completed their work and left the site.

A different contractor is here jackhammering an access hole to what appears to be the main electrical tie at the street. Utilities have been marked - all of the red indicates electrical.

In my next update, I hope to see wires pulled through the conduits for the main transformer. I suspect another crew is going to install the site lights (three poles) at a later date.

 

[mservice]

Did anyone catch the signage? It appears that we will be seeing ICEing. Not sure, if someone does please post, if all the SCs are 30 min “general” parking. As I understand it general parking is open to all cars including ICE. The Town Center is usually packed with weekends being insane. So it will be very likely we will find ICE cars in spots. I guess the big question is will the 30 min timeframe be enforced

Tesla has said that to instal SCs in public locations such a Malls the need to enter into agreements with the propert owners. Resulting in possible SC restrictions. This could include, simualr to what I understand the National Harbor SC location is doing, charge for parking at the SC. As a waiting for my M3 deliver, this is kind of a slap. I’ll be paying for charging and possibly paying for the conveaneance to do so.

 

[Big Earl]

Did anyone catch the signage? It appears that we will be seeing ICEing. Not sure, if someone does please post, if all the SCs are 30 min “general” parking. As I understand it general parking is open to all cars including ICE. The Town Center is usually packed with weekends being insane. So it will be very likely we will find ICE cars in spots. I guess the big question is will the 30 min timeframe be enforced

Tesla has said that to instal SCs in public locations such a Malls the need to enter into agreements with the propert owners. Resulting in possible SC restrictions. This could include, simualr to what I understand the National Harbor SC location is doing, charge for parking at the SC. As a waiting for my M3 deliver, this is kind of a slap. I’ll be paying for charging and possibly paying for the conveaneance to do so.

8 or 9 of the parking spaces will be general 30 minute parking. The others are signed as Tesla vehicles only. I posted pictures of the signage about two weeks ago.

 

[mservice]

8 or 9 of the parking spaces will be general 30 minute parking. The others are signed as Tesla vehicles only. I posted pictures of the signage about two weeks ago.

I went back through the this thread and found one that had to be enlarged and it said Tesla only. I guess I missed your earlier post. That’s nice to know, thanks..

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[zambono]

Did anyone catch the signage? It appears that we will be seeing ICEing. Not sure, if someone does please post, if all the SCs are 30 min “general” parking. As I understand it general parking is open to all cars including ICE. The Town Center is usually packed with weekends being insane. So it will be very likely we will find ICE cars in spots. I guess the big question is will the 30 min timeframe be enforced

Tesla has said that to instal SCs in public locations such a Malls the need to enter into agreements with the propert owners. Resulting in possible SC restrictions. This could include, simualr to what I understand the National Harbor SC location is doing, charge for parking at the SC. As a waiting for my M3 deliver, this is kind of a slap. I’ll be paying for charging and possibly paying for the conveaneance to do so.

They have been pretty good about not using the 6 charge point spots by the Macys so I wouldn't be too worried. Plus these spots aren't necessarily close to the mall.

 

[vdiv]

They have been pretty good about not using the 6 charge point spots by the Macys so I wouldn't be too worried. Plus these spots aren't necessarily close to the mall.

A perfect spot to leave a giant trash dumpster then, for a month!

 

[Reddy Kilowatt]

Thanks for the pictures Big Earl.

Looking at the pickup truck that looks like DA Foster logo. If so they are working with Dominion VA power. The Miss utility marks have them test pitting the ground before they directional bore over to the pad. The yellow mark is for a gas line, which they have to pit. Red is power.

It's progress on there part, but will still take time to get power on site.

had to detour to Harbor Place when the power went out in Grasonville SC. Was hoping this was on line.

 

[Big Earl]

Thanks for the pictures Big Earl.

Looking at the pickup truck that looks like DA Foster logo. If so they are working with Dominion VA power. The Miss utility marks have them test pitting the ground before they directional bore over to the pad. The yellow mark is for a gas line, which they have to pit. Red is power.

It's progress on there part, but will still take time to get power on site.

had to detour to Harbor Place when the power went out in Grasonville SC. Was hoping this was on line.

You’re correct; the crew was from DA Foster.

 

[Big Earl]

DA Foster is in the middle of running the main electrical service from the street to the site. They are digging a trench and appear to have some materials on site (two large spools). The mall roadway is torn up in preparation for fresh pavement, too.

 

[Reddy Kilowatt]

I would think the large conduits are for directional bore. DA foster is prepping the Manhole to accept them. looks like two runs of conduit.

thanks for posting.

 

[Reddy Kilowatt]

Any updates out there?

 

[zambono]

Any updates out there?

Yesterday I drove by and the fence is still up and the large conduit is still rolled.

 

[Reddy Kilowatt]

Yesterday I drove by and the fence is still up and the large conduit is still rolled.

Thank you

 

[Big Earl]

The light poles are up and the site looks complete aside from the missing transformer and power meter. I don’t see any wiring to/from the transformer conduits yet, either.