Electrician's Tool aids in fixing/removing light switches.

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SwitchGrip® aids users in fixing/removing electrical 15 A, 120 Vac light switches by holding on to single pole or 3-way switch with magnet, giving user control and stability. During installation of light switches user has control over stiff wires, and tool increases safety by keeping users' hands away from live wires and metal. Product is small enough to use with power or manual screwdrivers and incorporates wire stripper and bender into handle.

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SwitchGrip Provides a Safe-Handling Alternative in Electrical Wiring Work. New Electrical Accessory Helps Electricians and Do-It-Yourselfers 'Get a Grip'

http://www.pluggrip.com (Lindsay, California) - First it was a product called the PlugGrip that helped make electrical wiring of outlet plugs more simple. Now the PlugGrip company is launching a new product called the SwitchGrip® to help professional electricians or do-it-yourselfers work on an electrical light switch with increased ease and safety. Fixing or removing electrical 15A- 120VAC light switches can be a simple job for an experienced person - but it can also be one of the most tedious and dangerous tasks as well. Once the power has been shut down, the lightweight SwitchGrip holds on to the single pole or 3-way switch with a very powerful magnet giving the user increased control and stability. The patented SwitchGrip was designed to help installation of light switches proceed faster by giving the user more control over stiff wires, while at the same time provide a safer working environment by keeping hands away from unintended live wires and metal. The SwitchGrip is small enough to use with power or manual screwdrivers and incorporates a wire stripper and bender into the handle, eliminating the extra tools required for installation. "Until now the most common method of wiring an electrical switch was to hold it awkwardly with your fingers," says SwitchGrip inventor and general building contractor Bryan Cahill. "SwitchGrip overcomes this problem and can be used by the professional completing dozens of switch installations or the homeowner working on the weekend repairs or remodeling projects." The SwitchGrip will make its debut at two upcoming tradeshows: Jan. 21-24, 2003 - International Builders Show - Las Vegas - Booth S8517 Feb 2-4, 2003 - Canadian Hardware Show - Toronto - Booth 3710 The SwitchGrip sells for $9.99 and is available at ACE, Harbor Freight, Northern Tool and other hardware stores and catalogs nationwide. For more company details, additional information, a complete list of participating stores, or ordering information contact PlugGrip Products: www.pluggrip.com or call (559) 562-9363.