Looking for the Richard Kollmann's reefer book

[Caz]

Hello,

I can't seem to tell if Richard Kollmann is still active on this forum.

I tried to buy his book a few years ago (2021), but after sending cash for two copies, never received them.

Does anyone have a copy that they are willing to sell, or a method for reaching him to buy a few copies?

Thanks in advance!

[GordMay]

Richard has passed on.
RIP.

[Caz]

Oh my! That is sad! My condolences to his family...

[Caz]

Does anyone have a copy of his book that they are willing to part with or does anyone know where to find a copy. I've heard great things about it, but have never seen it.

[Caz]

Or, perhaps one of his family members would want to get it re-published? It would be a fitting tribute to his skills and experience.

[Chotu]

all I know is he was a great guy and that was one heck of a book. I bought it and used it to fix a refrigerator system and was able to fix many refrigerator systems after.

my book was destroyed by water damage, unfortunately

[GordMay]

Originally Posted by Caz

Does anyone have a copy of his book that they are willing to part with or does anyone know where to find a copy. I've heard great things about it, but have never seen it.

Maybe, Bill would copy the book(s) ... ➥ https://www.cruisersforum.com/forums...ml#post3811066

Originally Posted by wsmurdoch

I have the final editions of both of Richard's refrigeration books, a yellowing copy of his Kollmann Marine Products. Inc. catalogue, and all of his answers to all my beginner's questions. My 1988 Pacific Seacraft has one of his engine driven / 125V eutectic refrigeration systems that is still running today perhaps 35 years after its installation keeping the frozen food frozen, making ice, chilling the beer, and keeping the lettuce crisp. He was a successful pioneer in the recreational boating refrigeration field producing near bulletproof systems for owner installation from easily obtainable standard parts. He freely shared his knowledge with anyone who asked.

[Tellie]

Originally Posted by GordMay

Richard has passed on.
RIP.

Ah geeez, another one. He was a great wealth of knowledge. I always enjoyed his contributions. A well-deserved RIP my friend.

[GordMay]

Originally Posted by Tellie

Ah geeez, another one. He was a great wealth of knowledge. I always enjoyed his contributions. A well-deserved RIP my friend.

Indeed.
I hope I [& you] make it 89, and keep contributing to the community, like he did [& you do].

[Caz]

Is there anyone with Richard Kollmann's marine refrigeration book willing to part with their copy of his book?

I am willing to have it copied and offer it back to the other members of this forum for what ever costs to reproduce either as a hardcopy or a digital copy?

[s/v Jedi]

On refrigeration books: Nigel Calder also had a book dedicated to refrigeration but I believe new copies aren’t available anymore. It was a good book.

[GordMay]

Originally Posted by s/v Jedi

On refrigeration books: Nigel Calder also had a book dedicated to refrigeration but I believe new copies aren’t available anymore. It was a good book.

Marine Refrigeration [Part 2] ~ by Nigel Calder, in Professional Boat Builder
➥ https://www.coastalclimatecontrol.co...Part%20Two.PDF

“Refrigeration for Pleasureboats: Installation, Maintenance and Repair” ~ by Stephen F. Pollard and Nigel Calder [ISBN: 0877422869]
$9.09 ➥ https://www.thriftbooks.com/w/refrig...2&idiq=9246691

[s/v Jedi]

Originally Posted by GordMay

Marine Refrigeration [Part 2] ~ by Nigel Calder, in Professional Boat Builder
➥ https://www.coastalclimatecontrol.co...Part%20Two.PDF

“Refrigeration for Pleasureboats: Installation, Maintenance and Repair” ~ by Stephen F. Pollard and Nigel Calder [ISBN: 0877422869]
$9.09 ➥ https://www.thriftbooks.com/w/refrig...2&idiq=9246691

Yes, it’s the second link. I was very successful using that book when rebuilding boxes

[Caz]

I purchased the Nigel Calder book from the thrift store.

I am still hoping that one of the good folks here on the Cruisersforum with a copy of Richard Kollmann's latest version of his marine refrigeration book is willing to lend me their copy or is willing to make a digital copy.

[Cpt Mark]

Originally Posted by Caz

Hello,

I can't seem to tell if Richard Kollmann is still active on this forum.

I tried to buy his book a few years ago (2021), but after sending cash for two copies, never received them.

Does anyone have a copy that they are willing to sell, or a method for reaching him to buy a few copies?

Thanks in advance!

Thought I had that one. Nope. I do have Nigel Calder's Refrigeration for pleasure boats if that is of interest