Keep your eyes open when buying masks: In pharmacies, drug stores, department stores and petrol stations, breathing masks with dubious effects and origin are often offered unknowingly

Mouth and nose protection (MNS) and breathing masks with FFP 2 or FFP 3 filters (comparable to so-called KN95, N95 or DS2 respirators) are in greater demand than ever before due to the worldwide corona pandemic. Anyone currently searching for protective masks in the usual search engines is literally inundated with “immediately available breathing masks” and in the meantime even petrol station chains, DIY stores and of course pharmacies have masks on offer, so that you could get the impression that the supply bottleneck of the last few weeks and months has vanished into thin air.  But is this really the case?

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Air conditioner PAC 2010 E: super cool packed fresh concept for the summer – finally available again

When design and technology lovers ring your doorbell “and just wanted to drop by”. When literally overheated children ask you for a cool place to sit, including: “Is there any ice cream?” If granny and granddad want to check up on you every day “except Wednesdays” – then here you have it: the super cool designed 3-in-1 air conditioner PAC 2010 E. Three functions of cooling, ventilation and dehumidification provided by one unit interact to create a holistic feel-good climate. No matter how hot it is outside!

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Practical knowledge from Trotec: What you should keep in mind regarding respiratory masks

Whether the obligation to wear a respiratory mask outside the house can mitigate the risks of infection in a meaningful way is currently the subject of hot debate. Wearing a face mask in public will not become compulsory. However, the federal government and the federal states recommend wearing a face mask when taking public transport and shopping.  Those who want to be in the know should become familiar with the basic information on what respiratory masks do. Are different types of face masks available and, if so, what are they?  What are the major differences between mouth-nose protection (MNP) and a filtering face piece ? Should you make or sew your own face masks?

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Coronavirus: Temporary hospitals help resolve with bed shortages and TAC air purifiers help clean contaminated air

Be prepared for the worst – and hope for the best: Many towns and districts are facing the corona crisis in the spirit of this motto. The most recent example for this prudent treatment is the Verden district in Northern Germany. Before the end of March, the district crisis management team began, in coordination with the Aller-Weser Clinic (AWK), to prepare for a possible further increase in cases. Consequently, within a few days, the district council set up a temporary hospital in a container village in its car park.

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Coronavirus: makeshift hospitals protect individual care – Trotec privacy screens protect personal privacy

The concern about the possible increase in the number of corona cases at any time forces many towns and districts to set up makeshift hospitals. The aim is to expand capacity limits in order to ensure the care of Covid-19 patients. The district of Verden in the north of Germany is a good example of forward-thinking action  from a responsible administration. Within a few days, the district administration installed a makeshift hospital in a container village in its parking lot, ready for occupancy.

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Practical knowledge Trotec: Which breathing masks protect against corona viruses?

Everyone is talking about the topic of ‘breathing masks’ at the moment. In hospitals among medical staff. And in our homes on the sofa – because we want to be able to go shopping again in the near future, halfway safe from corona infection. Wait a minute though, do we want to protect ourselves from others? Or shield others from ourselves? So self-protection or protection of others? Or can we do both? Let’s take an informative look behind the mask together with today’s blog ‘Practical knowledge Trotec’ …

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The IRS 1500 E designer radiant heater: glare-free warmth and, if desired atmospheric lighting – available again!

Wouldn’t that be the ultimate highlight for your terrace too? Cosy warmth including atmospheric lighting and now finally available- the IRS 1500 E patio-pedestal-heater combines both in one device. Its LED ambient lighting mounted at the top end spoils you and your guests with atmospheric and dimmable ambient light. And it always fits exactly to your individual needs, because you can choose from a palette of 16 colours and 4 light effects by remote control. Well, what do you think?

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Coronavirus: Trotec’s rapid construction tents reduce the risk of infection as supply and medical tents

A rush of people infected with the corona virus to their emergency rooms – many hospitals are afraid of this. This threatens the release of viruses at the heart of healthcare – in doctors’ treatment rooms. In order to rule out this frightening scenario from the outset, more and more hospitals, but also many GP practices, are moving the diagnostic and first aid area outside in front of the entrances to medical tents. Trotec’s professional rapid-construction tents are the first choice here.

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We are now making our homes better and pumping up our paddling pools and air mattresses

As the last part in our series, well-deserved relaxation in the garden is the order of the day. For everything to run smoothly when playing and taking a break from everyday life, balls, air mattresses and paddling pools need to be inflated first. Oh, and there are bicycles at the back there, aren’t there? No problem, we say – just make sure to get your hands on the practical complete set: the PCPS 10‑16V cordless compressor and the PCPS 11‑16V cordless air pump from Trotec – you can use so much pressure that inflating becomes part of the fun.

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Coronavirus: additional testing capacity for people from areas of critical infrastructure (CNI) – with rapid-construction tents from Trotec

The corona crisis is putting the management of local authorities and district councils to the test. If an increasing numbers of critical infrastructure (CNI) personnel to become infected with the coronavirus, it will have untold consequences. These employees include health and medical staff in hospitals and outpatient practices, employees at health authorities, the fire service and the police. If additional test stations are required for these emergency services, this is a job for the professional rapid-construction tents from Trotec.

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