If you get the right weight and size for you just right, who knows? You might be able to wield it like these guys in the following clip: Before you buy an extension grabber, think about the size and weight of items you’ll be lifting. Some grabbers have weight limits of five pounds or less; others can handle as much as 10 pounds. While clothing and keys are light, many cans, bottles, and tools have some heft to them. It’s also important to be realistic about whether you can safely manage the weight of the grabber and the weight of the item you’re lifting. Trigger style Some extension grabbers fold up for travel or have a telescoping shaft. This type of grabber is often easier to fit inside a purse. Extension grabbers are long, slender tools that can be used to increase your reach by as much as three feet. You can use one to reach an item on a high shelf or keys that have fallen on the floor. Some are designed for heavy-duty tasks, as well. Extension grabbers can reduce your reliance on unstable step stools and save you from having to get down on the floor. The pincer grip of an extension grabber mimics the work of an opposable thumb and index finger or a closing hand, making it unbelievably handy.

An extension grabber can give individuals with mobility challenges — and those without them — access to objects outside their normal reach without taking risks with their balance. There is a snap-fit that you can use for easy connection of hose pipes so that you will be able to achieve a flawless outcome. Its pole is made of aluminium, and that is why it is light for easy manipulation. You can extend the pole up to 1.85 metres, and you can retract it to 1.17 metres. This will make it possible for you to reach every cranny of your drain for the best result.Aluminium is stronger than plastic, but only if it is high-quality such as aluminium alloy. As well as being strong and lightweight, it has anti-rust properties that make it an ideal material for outdoor tools, and the reason it is used in so many top products like the NRS Combi-Reacher, which only weighs 195 grams.

So, why not just buy any of them? Well, they might all look the same at first glance, but they are certainly not all equal in terms of quality, materials, size, etc. So, to help you understand the main things to look out for, we’ve given some handy tips below.The claw has a similar design to the ZAYAD model we just reviewed above, but in addition, this tool has magnetic tips that are so handy when grabbing cans and other metallic objects off the floor. Just think how many times you’ve dropped nails and screws and such in your shed, wouldn’t it be easier just to point this thing at them then bend down? I’m sure you’ve all seen one of these tools before, probably being used by some council worker at the local park, or maybe someone clearing up after a concert. Other than that, there’s some great things about this tool. The rotating claw works well, the magnetic tips on the outside of the claw is always a welcome feature, and little things like the hanging hole on the handle for easy storage, or the free clip-on that could be used to hold a mini torch for nighttime use.

with a physical or mental impairment which has a long-term and substantial adverse effect upon his/her ability to carry out everyday activities; This telescopic gutter cleaner comes with a 37-litre stainless tank so that you can spend more time cleaning and less time emptying. The tank has a heavy-duty trolley so that you won’t have to experience complications in moving it around. A. It depends on what you’re lifting. A pincer is better if you’re primarily going for small objects like pills, coins, pill bottles, or even clothing. This style, especially when tipped with rubber, makes it much easier to secure small, thin objects. However, if cans, bottles, and even weighty wet towels are on your list, a horseshoe opening would be more helpful. Q. How wide does the jaw need to open? It's just out of reach: the TV remote, a dropped vitamin, or a book. We've all been there, but this experience is one most keenly felt in the disabled and aging communities. Fortunately, there is something called a “reacher grabber” tool—that is, a long metal or plastic instrument with a claw and/or suction cups on one end and a trigger on the other—that serves as an extension for the arm, hand, and fingers. You can use this machine to conveniently clean up your gutter without using a ladder so that you won’t be exposed to dangers. Also, you can use it as a wet dry vacuum cleaner because it comes with vital vacuum accessories. These accessories include vacuum tubes, dust filter, dust brush, crevice tool and floor tools.

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