[Al Skierkiewicz]

Dustin,
The problem with some of these connectors is that at higher currents, the contact gets hot. As that happens (depending on the body material) the contacts can melt and touch internally. With a visual inspection they may not look bad, but a closer look with a brilliant light and a magnifier will usually point out a failure. For the series 1 & 2 connectors, I try to keep them in the under 5 amp range when I do use them. I like AMP and frequently use them in audio apps where we are terminating 30 to 60 pairs (plus shields) in a single connector. For those applications, we use machined, gold plated pins. Over the years I have become very adept at pin removal and crimping. I have the parts for a project sitting on my bench right now. 30 mics terminated in a single connector body for a studio box.