I'll be trying something similar to this tomorrow. I bought a 1000watt dimmer that I'm going to try and use to control a heat source. Don't see any reason why it shouldn't work.The heat source has a plug end, so I will have a receptacle running off the dimmer. I'll let you know if it doesn't work. AlBFuct would know the answer if you can catch him, and there are a few electrician around. Maybe one of them will see this and straigten us both out. VV