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A vented non-metallic cap for equipment pedestals having high heat generating components is disclosed. The cap is constructed of a plastic base and a plastic top cover with a stainless steel insect screen between these elements. The base includes a central opening to allow the interior of a covered

A vented non-metallic cap for equipment pedestals having high heat generating components is disclosed. The cap is constructed of a plastic base and a plastic top cover with a stainless steel insect screen between these elements. The base includes a central opening to allow the interior of a covered pedestal to vent heated air generated by newer equipment, and yet the appearance of the vented cap is similar to existing metal pedestal top covers, but has far superior thermal performance.

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1. A vented cap for an outdoor equipment pedestal, said pedestal having a lower housing portion to be buried at least partially below ground and an upper housing portion mounted on top of said lower housing portion, the upper housing portion having a top end, said vented cap comprising:a base having

1. A vented cap for an outdoor equipment pedestal, said pedestal having a lower housing portion to be buried at least partially below ground and an upper housing portion mounted on top of said lower housing portion, the upper housing portion having a top end, said vented cap comprising:a base having a central opening and a peripheral vent for the passage of warm air out of said pedestal, said base being mounted and connected to the top end of said upper housing portion of said pedestal; a screen mounted to and supported by said base, said screen having a central opening opening which aligns with said central of said base wherein warm air from said pedestal passes upwardly through the central openings of said base and said screen before passing through said screen and said peripheral vent; a cover mounted to said base and disposed over said screen, said cover for protecting said screen, said base and the top end of said housing portion and for blocking the passage of said warm air; and a fastener for connecting said base and said cover.