Playbook section
Pool & Spa Basics
How pools and spas work, how water moves, and the concepts that support sound field decisions.
- GuideBLX-FND-001 · v1.4
How to Use the BlueLux Playbook
How to navigate the Playbook, use its field and learning layers, understand scope, and resolve instructions that differ.
- GuideBLX-FND-002 · v1.4
Pool and Spa System Fundamentals
A field-first model of how pools and spas move, filter, heat, treat, and return water, and how to reason about the system when conditions change.
- GuideBLX-FND-003 · v1.3
How Water Moves Through Pools and Spas
A practical guide to suction, pressure, flow, resistance, turnover, surface movement, and the evidence technicians use to understand a pool or spa's active water path.
- GuideBLX-FND-004 · v1.3
Pool and Spa Filtration Fundamentals
See how cartridge, sand, and D.E. filters capture particles, load over time, change pressure and flow, fail, and interact with cleaning and chemistry.
- GuideBLX-FND-007 · v1.3
How Spas and Hot Tubs Differ from Pools
Spas and hot tubs change fast. Learn how small volume, heat, aeration, covers, circulation modes, chemistry, and suction risks alter the work.
- Field ReferenceBLX-QRF-004 · v1.3
Pool and Spa Volume Calculations
Measure the pool or spa, test the estimate against other evidence, and carry the uncertainty into every dose instead of treating rough geometry as exact volume.
- Field ReferenceBLX-QRF-005 · v1.2
Pool Units, Conversions, and Dose Mathematics
Keep units, product strength, active ingredient, ppm, rounding, and staged doses straight so a plausible-looking number does not become a bad chemical addition.
- GuideBLX-FND-008 · v1.0Commercial/Public Aquatics
How Public Aquatic Facilities Differ
Understand the operating responsibilities that distinguish public aquatic facilities from residential pools and spas.
- GuideBLX-FND-009 · v1.0Commercial/Public Aquatics
Public Aquatic Operator Roles, Permits, and Inspection Readiness
Define who owns each operating decision and keep a public aquatic facility ready for routine or complaint-driven inspection.
- GuideBLX-FND-010 · v1.1Commercial/Public Aquatics
Public Spas and Hot Tubs
Operate a public spa or hot tub as a high-demand warm-water venue with its own permit, limits, records, and preventive-maintenance plan.
- GuideBLX-FND-011 · v1.0Commercial/Public Aquatics
Wading Pool Operations
Operate a public wading pool around shallow-water child safety, fast-changing water quality, contamination prevention, circulation, and clear responsibility.
- GuideBLX-FND-012 · v1.0Commercial/Public Aquatics
Therapy Pool Operations
Coordinate public-aquatic operation with licensed therapy, patient safety, accessibility, infection control, warm-water demand, and facility records.
- GuideBLX-FND-013 · v1.0Commercial/Public Aquatics
Splash Pads and Interactive Water Features
Operate splash pads and interactive water features by controlling the hidden water system, biofilm, drainage, treatment, aerosols, and user hygiene.
- GuideBLX-FND-014 · v1.0Commercial/Public Aquatics
Bather Load and Operational Demand
Use approved capacity, actual headcount, activity, water volume, treatment performance, and staffing to manage public-aquatic demand.
- Field ReferenceBLX-QRF-009 · v1.0Jurisdiction-specific
California Public Pool Operating Requirements
A field reference to high-value California public-pool operating duties, water limits, records, safety equipment, closure, and local enforcement.