i need a heating element for a project im workin on. it needs to be a 110v so i can just plug it in. i would like to use an oven heating element, because the size of it works well for my layout. the problem is that they are all rated for 220v. i have considered using an element out of an electric grill, but due to the size i would need 2.

the benefits to me in using an oven element is temp regulation, ease of install, simplicity of setup, cost and availability.

so my question is this, can i wire up a 220v element to 110v line and it work?
my intentions are to wire it through one of the **** style dimmer switches. let me know if this would work as well.

 

if you take just the heating element out of the stove, you can wire it with 110v. its just a resistor, so p=v^2/r, meaning youll just get less heat. about varying the heat, you need to post a pic or diagram of the controls

 

It wont get very hot.

I doubt you can find a dimmer switch that can handle that much current.
You could use a variable transformer.

 

try using a heater from a toaster oven, they're all 110V and they should get hot enough. not a toaster, a toaster oven.