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Supercharger - Ocala, FL
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Cottonwood
Roadster#433, Model S#S37
Thanks for the update with pictures.
Looks like the transformer will go on the right side of this picture, behind the green posts, where the Tesla crate is, in this picture. Do you think that some concrete needs to be poured for a pad before the transformer can be installed?
I've been gone from the area for a couple of weeks and really appreciate the great job BrianS has done reporting on progress. I stopped by today and may have been the first Tesla to charge (not);-)
The reason I couldn't charge is of course because the site, while essentially complete, has no power. As was noted previously, the transformer will go where the wooden box is located after the input power conduit has been routed to the area that will be covered by the slab. The wooden box is to protect the very little bit of exposed copper wire from thieves until the transformer is installed. I believe the power conduit will be routed along the green fence line, then under the street to the Service box where the red arrow points. Note the fence around the equipment. It is not just wooden planks, but composite material which I understand was a requirement of the property owner. It really looks very nice.
There is hope that power may soon be available. The slab that covers the electric service has been marked with red paint and the path of the conduit is now marked with paint on the pavement and flags on the grass to indicate the path of current wiring. Marking the existing service always takes place before digging for a new underground service. None of the markings were present on my last visit. I'm sure BrianS and myself will be checking often for signs of power installation, but my best guess would be that the SC won't be in service until the end of October. Hope I'm wrong.
The reason I couldn't charge is of course because the site, while essentially complete, has no power. As was noted previously, the transformer will go where the wooden box is located after the input power conduit has been routed to the area that will be covered by the slab. The wooden box is to protect the very little bit of exposed copper wire from thieves until the transformer is installed. I believe the power conduit will be routed along the green fence line, then under the street to the Service box where the red arrow points. Note the fence around the equipment. It is not just wooden planks, but composite material which I understand was a requirement of the property owner. It really looks very nice.
There is hope that power may soon be available. The slab that covers the electric service has been marked with red paint and the path of the conduit is now marked with paint on the pavement and flags on the grass to indicate the path of current wiring. Marking the existing service always takes place before digging for a new underground service. None of the markings were present on my last visit. I'm sure BrianS and myself will be checking often for signs of power installation, but my best guess would be that the SC won't be in service until the end of October. Hope I'm wrong.
timdorr
Model S P90D w/AP3.0
This is depressing, as I'm headed down next Friday for Disney World. Going through Ocala would shave off an hour from our travel time. It's still quite doable through Port Orange and St. Augustine, just longer.
But hey, this will give me reason to head back to Disney some other time once Ocala is online
But hey, this will give me reason to head back to Disney some other time once Ocala is online
This is depressing, as I'm headed down next Friday for Disney World. Going through Ocala would shave off an hour from our travel time. It's still quite doable through Port Orange and St. Augustine, just longer.
But hey, this will give me reason to head back to Disney some other time once Ocala is online
Does Disney have a place to plug in at? I'm there every other weekend but unfortunately don't have a Tesla.... yet!
timdorr
Model S P90D w/AP3.0
Oh, that is fantastic! When I originally booked the trip, they had no charging options there (whereas Disneyland has 30!). Hopefully they expand the options, but this will be more than enough. I should be able to snag a spot at some point during the 5 days I'll be there.
Here's the location: Disney Epcot Center | Orlando, FL | Electric Car Charging Station | PlugShare
This is depressing, as I'm headed down next Friday for Disney World. Going through Ocala would shave off an hour from our travel time. It's still quite doable through Port Orange and St. Augustine, just longer.
But hey, this will give me reason to head back to Disney some other time once Ocala is online
It looks, to me, that you could make it without the Ocala Supercharger-- as long as you can charge in Orlando overnight.
timdorr
Model S P90D w/AP3.0
Yeah, that's the main issue: Making it there *and* back. But since there are some on-site options, I don't have to freak out so much
SeminoleFSU
Voluntaryist
Have a trip planned for mid November and this super charger is key considering the area I'm headed to is very sparse... hoping it will be operational by then
Have a trip planned for mid November and this super charger is key considering the area I'm headed to is very sparse... hoping it will be operational by then
Might you consider some safe and effective extension cord charging strategies/solutions at your "sparse" destination(s)?
btw, LOVE the avatar!
SeminoleFSU
Voluntaryist
If Ocala isn't online by early November, I'll probably start making phone calls for "some safe and effective extension cord charging".
I'm hoping our hotel will accommodate us.- - - Updated - - -
And there are two residential J1772's in dire straits... btw, thanks on the avatar
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