i hear you evenstar & there's alot to consider, lots of pros & cons but i just checked the boa's hot side again...108...oh heck no!
now after hooking it up to the tstat, its dropped under 100 & is still going down. my ball's heat pad is @ between 86-90 so as long hers doesnt drop below 85 she'll be ok.
I am trying to find a dimmer right now on lowes website but all im seeing are the light switch dimmers...what do i need to be looking for specifically do you know? if i can get a dimmer today i'm gonna be doing that but before i have my hubby drive me 25 minutes to lowes i need to know for sure they have one...