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But did you use high amperage connectors? When you stripped the wires back, did they show and heat discoloration, or where they bright. Sometimes the heat oxidation can go back over 6 inches. Did you either ohm the heaters loads to make sure there was no short or amp test after energizing to make sure it was within spec. Lastly, did you use a quality overset crimper. One that once the crimp is started, it has to be finished before it will release. Lastly, did you have the proper dies in the crimper for the style and size..
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The market is flooded with cheap crimp on ends. Finding quality ones today is a challange. And yes, I learned this the hard way years ago too. But 10,000 watt metal halide sockets aren’t as cheap as a 2 pole switch.