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Unread 04/24/2012, 09:19 AM   #2
rvitko
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Given the tank width, I think the best bet is a wavebox and extension running on the same side. The coast to coast overflow is a variable I cannot with certainty account for, overflows reduce wave height unless they are roughly centered on the back wall, the wave spills in and loses force. Never having used such an overflow I am unsure the result. If the tank had a centered overflow and open rock structure that was mostly centered I would expect a wave of 1.5" about, but in this configuration, I think 1" may be the maximum single wave possible. Given the length you will be able to tune a single or double wave, double wave will be shorter. The waveboxes should be positioned on one side either roughly in each corner (back and front) or roughly centered. The top 3/4" or so must stick out above the water line so it can take in air for displacement on the on pulse.


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