Anything that removes an interface such as a connection should be an improvement.
You said that you are "aware of the electrical codes regarding this set up". Does this mean that you are aware that you have to comply with code, or does it mean that you have actually checked that it can legally be done. I am not aware that this can be legally done.
And even if it is legal, unless the manufacturer of the component says their equipment can be modded in this way, your insurance won't pay if the equipment is damaged, your house burns down or somebody is otherwise hurt.
There have been other posts on this in the past. Have a search through the archives.
You said that you are "aware of the electrical codes regarding this set up". Does this mean that you are aware that you have to comply with code, or does it mean that you have actually checked that it can legally be done. I am not aware that this can be legally done.
And even if it is legal, unless the manufacturer of the component says their equipment can be modded in this way, your insurance won't pay if the equipment is damaged, your house burns down or somebody is otherwise hurt.
There have been other posts on this in the past. Have a search through the archives.