the connecting apparatus for facilitating installing , maintaining and replacing light bulbs comprises a non - conductive base grip including two electrodes manufactured from conductive material embedded in the base grip . the two electrically conductive electrodes are electrically isolated from each other and comprise a clamping structure and a prong . the clamping structure is designed to “ clamp ” or “ grip ” onto posts or screws on a light bulb . the prong provides a point for “ hot ” and “ neutral ” electrical leads to enter or leave the connecting apparatus . the clamping structures are applied with slight pressure to posts or screws on a light bulb and remain applied through the use of a gripping force or friction .