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Switch Lock for Light Switch

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Securely locks any standard light switch in the on or off position

I came across this wonderful device in a little dusty bin on the counter of my local hardware store, and I think I frightened the clerk with my enthusiasm to find it. I had several situations where I needed a simple way to prevent a toggle-style light switch from being used, both at home and the office. This cool tool prevented scores of goose-chases when folks at work thought their equipment had broken when it suddenly stopped working for no apparent reason but it was only the switch-controlled outlet. At home, it locked out a three-way light switch that ended up behind the countertop microwave and occasionally got flipped, resulting in lots of trips up an down ladders to replace perfectly good light bulbs in the ceiling fixture.

This simple, clear plastic device mounts on the outside of the switch plate using the switch plate screw and physically prevents the switch from moving. You can mount it to keep the switch on or off, and it is easily removable with a screwdriver. Clear plastic works with any décor!

-- Laura Hoffman 05/25/16

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