Here's his reply:
So the question is will a Powercon 32 handle the 42+ amp load of 2 elements, The answer is yes. I am not arguing the fact that the connector is rated at 32A RMS. The question is what is the real power handling capability of the PC32. Neutrik is not going to publish that to cover there own but we can take an educated guess based on some real world examples.
So lets look at a couple of devices that use the PC32 for an input connector and what they are drawing for power.
The first device is a 20,000 watt amplifier from Lake Audio
http://labgruppen.com/view-model/plm-plus-series/plm-20k44
This device Is capable of a 67A power draw. It uses a single PC32 for power input.
This Amp costs about $10K.
Here is a 12,000 watt amplifier from Behringer
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produ...nu12000dsp_ultra_lightweight_high_density.htm
Power draw 50A, It also uses a single PC32 for power input.
Both of these devices show that the PC32 is capable of more than 32A and I highly doubt the engineers mad a bad choice when they designed these things.
So instead of jumping to conclusions that it would or would not work, I spent a long time stress testing to make sure it would handle it and do it safely. I did that by boiling 12 gallons in both the HLT and the Boil kettle with both Camco 5500's running at the same time for 8 hours continuously multiple times over the course of a year, along with actual brewing with both elements at the same time every time I have brewed since.
You asked me if it would do it, and I could have lied and said no, but I gave you an honest answer based on real world testing and actual use.
If using it that way is beyond your comfort level than do what makes you feel all warm and fuzzy. And yes the PC32 will accept 8 gauge wire.
Cheers!