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