Abstract: A pedestal housing for heat reduction generated by electronic components within the pedestal housing having a cover in which the electronic components are located, a cap positioned on an upper surface of the cover for forming an attic above the cover, a support layer and an insulation layer positioned between the cover and the cap in the attic and a heat and solar barrier layer positioned within the attic for electromagnetic radiation reflection away from the electronic components and electromagnetic radiation absorption from a radiation source and the electronic components.

Abstract: A fastener for attaching an identification placard having a post to a lid for a utility vault from a single side of the lid, the fastener includes a body portion for positioning within a hole in the lid, the fastener having tabs for retaining the fastener to the lid and lobes for preventing over insertion of the fastener into the hole in the lid and a bore extending through or partially through the body portion for receipt of and friction retention and/or mechanical interlocking of the post of the identification placard.

Abstract: A fastener for attaching an identification placard having a post to a lid for a utility vault from a single side of the lid, the fastener includes a body portion for positioning within a hole in the lid, the fastener having tabs for retaining the fastener to the lid and lobes for preventing over insertion of the fastener into the hole in the lid and a bore extending through or partially through the body portion for receipt of and friction retention and/or mechanical interlocking of the post of the identification placard.

Abstract: A pedestal housing for heat reduction generated by electronic components within the pedestal housing having a cover in which the electronic components are located, a cap positioned on an upper surface of the cover for forming an attic above the cover, a support layer and an insulation layer positioned between the cover and the cap in the attic and a heat and solar barrier layer positioned within the attic for electromagnetic radiation reflection away from the electronic components and electromagnetic radiation absorption from a radiation source and the electronic components.

Abstract: A fastening system for attaching a cover to an underground vault having a bolt with threads and a composite fiber reinforced polymer nut having a thread engagement portion extending through the nut which will fail in shear after the bolt is inserted before the nut and bolt seize. The fastening system can also include a nut retainer sized to allow the nut to float within the retainer.

Abstract: A fastening system for attaching a cover to an underground vault having a bolt with threads and a composite fiber reinforced polymer nut having a thread engagement portion extending through the nut which will fail in shear after the bolt is inserted before the nut and bolt seize. The fastening system can also include a nut retainer sized to allow the nut to float within the retainer.

Abstract: A fastening system for attaching a cover to an underground vault having a bolt with course threads and a composite fiber reinforced polymer nut having a threaded portion extending through the nut which will fail in sheer before the nut and bolt seize. The fastening system can also include a nut retainer sized to allow the nut to float within the retainer.

Abstract: A tool (10) is provided for inserting a wire (12) into a wire-receiving slit (13) of an IDC (14) and for trimming the excess portion of the wire following insertion. The tool includes a prime mover (24) coupled to a guide member (36) having a wire-receiving notch (60) in one end, and a slot (64) coextensive with the notch. The guide member (36) has a blade (46) that is pivotally coupled to the guide member for movement across the wire-receiving notch (60). When the guide member (36) is positioned to partially envelop the IDC (14) in the slot (64), and the prime mover (24) is actuated, the guide member forces the wire (12) seated in the notch (62) into the slit (13) of the IDC. Simultaneously, the blade (46) pivots across the guide member (36) to sever any excess portion of the wire extending beyond the IDC (14).