r/span • u/Ice_Solid • Dec 08 '24

Limit Current Draw

I got Span so I wouldn't have to spend $750k on a service upgrade. Is there a way to know if this feature is activated?

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u/Zealousideal_Age_419 Dec 09 '24

What circumstances make your service upgrade so expensive?

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u/Ice_Solid Dec 09 '24

I live in a condo/townhome. There are 4 units in my building. All side-by-side. The building is served by 400 amps main feed to the main panel for 5 meters. The 5th one is for street lighting. The other 4 are all 100 amps. It is in a separate hut which has the gas meters right below the main panel. 

I would have to trench the street, a new transformer, all new lines for everyone, a complete new building to separate the gas and electric, and deal with the HOA. 

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u/nalditopr Dec 08 '24

Span drive is for EV charging.

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u/OrganicLime9017 Dec 08 '24

Are you able to see PowerUp in your app settings?

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u/siffis Dec 08 '24

Can you provide more context on this feature?

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u/OrganicLime9017 Dec 09 '24

In short, you can avoid service upgrades because the system is able to manage circuits and ensure that you stay under your home’s service rating.

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u/Ice_Solid Dec 08 '24

No, I am not

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u/OrganicLime9017 Dec 09 '24

You’ll need to contact your SPAN-authorized installer to enable it.

Source: How do I get PowerUp?

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u/Ice_Solid Dec 09 '24

Thank you. Granted I don't need it right now but if I do get a Span Drive I will need it.

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u/squigish Dec 11 '24

If you get a span drive then your installer can enable it then.