Rewiring heating element question

[Rick4184]

Hi folks. I have a master built sportsman elite. Model number 20071414. Heats at 800 W. It suddenly stopped heating. Based on some Google research and YouTube videos I popped the back plate off and sure enough the two wire connectors were burnt up. See pics attached. At first, I thought the connectors were just spade connectors but then I noticed on the bottom side there’s a little knob on it. So the question is, what kind of connectors are these and what size would it be? I’ve searched and searched and searched and haven’t come up with anything that tells me the type or wire size. Any and all help would be greatly appreciated!

 

[Steve H]

You're going to want high temp connectors.

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You can squeeze them with pliers. Though. The preferred method is crimpers.

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You'll need to clean the ends on the element before reinstalling the terminals. A small file or scotch bright pad.

 

[Fueling Around]

Welcome to the cheap out of Master Built products.

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At first, I thought the connectors were just spade connectors but then I noticed on the bottom side there’s a little knob on it. So the question is, what kind of connectors are these and what size would it be? I’ve searched and searched and searched and haven’t come up with anything that tells me the type or wire size. Any and all help would be greatly appreciated!

As Steve linked you, they are quick connect male on the heating element and female connectors on the wires. The little knob on the bottom side is where the heating element wire is fused to the male connector.
Take care when cleaning up the connector to not damage the ceramic insulation.
I despise crimped connections even with proper tools. I prefer to solder when possible.