How does the swim current operate?
The swim current is generated by a 16″ propeller inside a protective acrylic case that is driven by a hydraulic motor. There is no electric connection at the pool site. The current is totally adjustable in speed from zero to a racer’s pace. The current goes down the center of the pool, enters a grill in the underwater back bench, and circulates to the front of the pool inside the two side benches. In this way the Endless Pool establishes a continuous loop of water that the swimmer controls. The Endless Pool current is much superior to currents generated by jets or paddle wheels. The Endless Pool propulsion unit can move a huge amount of water – up to 5,000 gallons a minute – under low pressure from a large opening (21″x18″) producing a river-like current.
The swim current is generated by a 16″ (40.64cm) propeller inside a protective acrylic steel case that is driven by a hydraulic motor. There is no electric connection at the pool site. The current is totally adjustable in speed from zero to a racer’s pace by turning a knob. The current goes down the centre of the pool, enters a grill in the underwater back bench, and circulates to the front of the pool inside the two side benches. In this way the Endless Pool establishes a continuous loop of water that the swimmer controls. The Endless Pool current is much superior to currents generated by jets or paddle wheels. The Endless Pool propulsion unit can move a huge amount of water – up to 5,000 gallons (22730.5 litre) a minute – under low pressure from a large opening (21″x18″) (53.34cm x 45.72cm) producing a river-like current.
