We’ve covered how to create waves, both on a grand and not-so-grand scale, both seriously and tongue-in-cheek. Ben Gravy announced on Instagram that he’s now on board with The Wave Source, the wave technology company that the internet has dubbed the “DIY backyard wave pool.”
“In the end I was propositioned with an offer to become a partner in their company,” said Gravy. “I instantly told them yes! I’m honored by this opportunity and with our first two wave pools on order, the future is looking fully nuclear for the wave source!”
Ben went on-site in Arizona to explain how the wave pool works and relayed several questions from the comments section of his YouTube channel to the owners of The Wave Source.
How the Wave Pool System Works
The wave pool operates via a pneumatic system that generates waves with compressed air. This distinguishes the technology from electromechanical systems like Wavegarden Cove and SwellMFG that rely on motors to move levers. According to developers, the Wave Source technology involves off-the-shelf components similar to those used in industrial cooling systems.
Waves are created by “dropping water technology,” which is to say that instead of pushing water up or out to create a wave, the floor system opens to create a hole in the mean water level. Through a controlled sequence, the water rushes in to fill the hole, which creates the wave. You can take a look at the patent at this link here. The shape, size of the wave is determined by the size of the hole in the water and the velocity at which it is created.
