I didn't realize I could do that with the dimmers, thought I had them laying around for no reason except for maybe if my thermostats failed and then my back ups failed. I'll put them to use then just in case. I have Herpstats and VE thermostats so failing probably isn't likely but better safe than sorry. Thanks.
VE's are known for failing wide open. I know several people who have lost racks of snakes to them.