The Pool Envy® Podcast

Florida pool season is here — and so are the “pay the deposit and pray” horror stories. Too many projects stall after a big check. In this short episode, Jason Davies of Pool Envy® gives homeowners and honest contractors a clear, statute-anchored playbook so you do not become the next cautionary tale. We cover Florida’s over-10% deposit rule, the 30-day permit application clock, the 90-day start-w...

This week had range. Jason tracks down a diesel return-line drip on the plaster truck, spends time sharpening the website and comms, lands the most fun project of the year , and explains why November in Wisconsin is the perfect window to hydroblast and set a project up for a fast spring start. We keep it big picture, not DIY —how we diagnose, how we communicate with owners and AHJs, and why the me...

Title: Pool Heater Gas Sizing: Heat Without Headaches Summary: Your heater doesn’t run on vibes—it runs on pressure and volume . In this episode we define what “good” looks like under IFGC §402 / NFPA 54 so owners and builders can communicate clearly and avoid the lockout blame game. No DIY here—this is the big picture, outcomes, and documentation you should expect from a licensed pro. Safety note...

Pool equipotential bonding is one of the most important — and most misunderstood — electrical safety requirements around a swimming pool. In this short episode, Jason Davies of Pool Envy® walks through NEC 680.26 in plain language: why bonding exists, what it actually does, and the key sections contractors, inspectors, and pool owners need to understand. We cover the “Ring of Safety,” perimeter su...

Why do so many pool projects melt down? It usually is not “too much regulation.” It is too little planning. In this episode, Jason Davies of Pool Envy® breaks down the fast-“yes” incentives, missing scopes of work, and communication gaps that push homeowners, builders, and inspectors into conflict. We walk through a clear case study involving gas meter and regulator sizing, then cover the homeowne...

Tight closets and “creative” vents do not make comfort — they make risk. In this episode, Jason Davies of Pool Envy® explains why a gas pool heater needs a proper air path to operate safely. We break down the air-in, air-out, and room-pressure problem: combustion air, venting, exhaust, and the clues that show up when a heater is struggling to breathe. On real walk-ins, those clues can include whit...

This trailer sets the tone for Pool Envy® —the show where licensed expertise meets real-world practice. Expect: Code clarity: ISPSC , VGB , NEC 680 —decoded into do-this-not-that steps Compliance in the field: inspections, plan review, permitting, barrier & entrapment safety Subtle nuances the industry misses: hydraulics/turnover, AHJ interpretations, contractor best practices Business that st...