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A loose connection creates heat, but doesn't draw additional current. Assuming nothing changed on the load, the breaker wouldn't see excess current and would have no reason to trip. 16A is plenty enough current to get a bad junction toasty hot without tripping the breaker. Breakers protect from shorts, but can't protect all faults.