title: How to convert tuple in string to tuple object?
body: <p>In Python 2.7, I have the following string:</p>
  
  <pre><code>"((1, u'Central Plant 1', u'http://egauge.com/'),
  (2, u'Central Plant 2', u'http://egauge2.com/'))"
  </code></pre>
  
  <p><strong>How can I convert this string back to tuples?</strong> I've tried to use <code>split</code> a few times but it's very messy and makes a list instead.</p>
  
  <p>Desired output:</p>
  
  <pre><code>((1, 'Central Plant 1', 'http://egauge.com/'),
  (2, 'Central Plant 2', 'http://egauge2.com/'))
  </code></pre>
  
  <p>Thanks for the help in advance!</p>