Quote Originally Posted by Egapal View Post
Well there are a few reasons. The first reason I can think of is if you have already purchased a standard dimmer switch that is normally put in the wall and you are considering cutting the cords off your UTH's like the original poster was. I would much rather spend 2 more dollars on a box and outlet and wire it up. Not everyone is comfortable wiring though and you can certainly get a pre wired dimmer and hook it up to a power strip for pretty close to the same price. Personally I did it because I work in IT (have access to surplus computer power cables), have an electrician tool bag in my hall closet, had a box with some spare outlets, switches, dimmer switch and wall boxes in my basement. It was just easier for me to wire one up when I needed it.
A dimmer should be a quick fix for controlling the UTH heat. Really, the OP should get a thermostat, so why waste time wiring up a dimmer that will only be temporary. If it easy and convenient for you, then have at it, but the OP had no idea what to do. Rather than make his life harder, I provided him with the simplest solution.