I have two b1ME's just looking at getting better globes, as the ones we are using are blowing every couple of weeks....my guess because of the coldness.
Where are you located spydon? B1ME's are a dimming thermostat and can be used with any heat source. Infra reds etc will last a lot longer on one of these thermostats than any other type of stat, ie. on/off or pulse proportionate.