Ep 074 Fire Features with Fire By Design

In this episode of the Luxury Outdoor Living Podcast, Mike and Trey Farley of Farley Pool Designs interview Bob from Fire by Design. They explore the integration of fire and water in outdoor spaces, discussing various innovations and custom fire features, including self-igniting systems and creative designs like fire-breathing dragons and volcanoes. Bob shares his journey from a pilot to a designer, his engineering prowess, and the safety challenges associated with gas and propane fire features. The conversation also touches on product reliability, outdoor kitchen enhancements, and sharing expertise on safe and aesthetically pleasing installations.

 

https://www.farleypooldesigns.com/

https://firebydesign.com/

 

00:00 Introduction to Luxury Outdoor Living Podcast

01:12 Meet the Hosts: Mike and Trey Farley

01:29 Fire and Water: A Designer's Dilemma

02:14 Interview with Bob from Fire by Design

02:49 Bob's Journey from Pilot to Fire Feature Innovator

06:08 Technical Insights: Fire Features and Safety

16:53 Barbecue Bits: Enhancing Your Outdoor Kitchen

20:57 Challenges and Innovations in Fire Features

26:19 Custom Fire Features and Unique Projects

41:04 Outsourcing Metal Projects

41:29 Unique Fire Features in Texas and Costa Rica

43:14 Fire on Water and Large Fire Pits

44:34 Challenges with Burner Pans and Heat Management

47:16 Gas Pressure and Regulation in Fire Features

50:00 Tiki Torches and Lantern Innovations

52:07 Battery-Powered Ignition Systems

01:01:12 Propane Safety and True Crime Stories

01:10:12 Personal Insights and Favorite Things

01:13:07 Conclusion and Final Thoughts