Could I use an electric iron to limit current to a quartz heating element?

[Diyer123]

This is more of a theoretical question than a practical one. I have limited knowledge in this field and would appreciate a little guidance in ways to control the load in a quartz heater circuit.

 

[Dennis Alwon]

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