BigB, I appreciate your cleverness- just don't be TOO clever.
It's not your ring; damaging it is a crime.
It's not your lock; making a key is also illegal.
Think you can get away with it? Think you have some clever arguments? Maybe you do- but that's where lawyers make their money.
Owning a pair of Kleins does not mean you have an unfettered right to do as you please with anything electrical.
More importantly, electricians have to work with the PoCo on a regular basis. Do you want them to see you as a partner- or a nuisance? Call the troubleman, pay the service call, do it right.
AND- if some silly ape says "do it hot- we do it all the time"... I'm sure his boss would love to hear about that the next day.
