Scott,
If you are concerned about your terminations,
with respect to heat degradation, I would use High Temperature connectors, of the screw
securement type.
As long as the joints aren't in the direct heatflow, you should be OK, if they are, use
Porcelain connectors, these can withstand up to 300degreesC.
Need any more help, just ask, it's all the same price here,mate!.
[This message has been edited by Trumpy (edited 12-22-2002).]