{"product_id":"appleton-vpgu-2-grounding-unit","title":"Appleton VPGU-2 Grounding Unit","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAppleton VPGU-2 is a protective wire guard for Appleton’s 175 W lighting fixtures. Catalog number VPGU-2 (also listed as APPVPGU2) is described as a Guard For 175 W Fixture, carries UPC 781381729352, and is categorized in distributor catalogs as a wire guard accessory for that lamp configuration. Manufactured by Appleton Electric, the VPGU-2 guard fits the 175 W fixture family and serves to shield the lamp assembly from incidental contact and minor impact while remaining compatible with the fixture’s mounting geometry. The unit is documented across multiple electrical distributors, including Gexpro, Platt Electric, Cooper Electric, and Kirby Risk, which confirms its identity as the VPGU-2 guard for the 175 W Appleton luminaire. In practice, installers add this guard to guard the lamp and glass cover in settings where a protective barrier is desirable without changing the fixture's mounting arrangement. The VPGU-2 is an official Appleton part number, widely referenced by trade catalogs, and is part of Appleton’s guard\/cover lineup for legacy 175 W fixtures. For sourcing, look for APPLETON VPGU-2 Guard For 175 W Fixture under the APPVPGU2 cross-reference, and verify UPC 781381729352 at checkout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"display:none\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"APPLETON","offers":[{"title":"New","offer_id":51660040175918,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0940\/0818\/1038\/files\/Ebay_website_image_57229c1f-6985-41fa-8ee1-e2ce2024aa60.jpg?v=1769532169","url":"https:\/\/plgautomation.com\/products\/appleton-vpgu-2-grounding-unit","provider":"PLG Automation ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}