Why does my thermostat trip every time it reaches the same temperature?
The resistance for your mat or cable is calculated on the length of the heater. Shortening the heater would increase the resistance and thereby the temperature. The cable is expected to operate fine at slightly higher temperatures for a time, but it may put undue strain on the end-splice, which may then trip and eventually fail.
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