1. Mar 15, 2024 #21
   

   bwilson4web Well-Known Member Subscriber

   Huntsville, AL

   Parts, yes, but the root cause is probably the wire connector. Some will naturally 'back off' enough to become a resistance capable of generating a lot of heat. The soft metal of the wire gradually relaxes its shape leading to heat.
   
   The easy fix is to retorque the wires after a year or two.
   
   Bob Wilson

    

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2. Mar 15, 2024 #22
   

   electriceddy Moderator Staff Member

   Nanaimo BC, 2021 Kona Ultimate Built Sept 2020

   Typically, I terminate the wire twice.
   The first time crushes the strands into the shape of the connector, then I wiggle the wire to loosen it up and then apply the factory spec'd torque a final time to establish a solid proper connection.
   This can be difficult to do using a straight blade, which is another reason I like the new Leviton EV charging receptacle mentioned earlier post, as it uses Allen (hex key):
   
   Nothing wrong with checking and re-torquing at a later date just to be sure.

    

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