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BadMouth:
Just want to add that after doing a good job wiring up my inlet, I had serious issues caused by using a random old PC cable that was laying around.
The connectors on the old cable were either corroded or worn out to the point of not making solid contact.
The added resistance caused the connection to heat up and melt the end of the cable.  It took me a while to track down the burning smell because there was no smoke and the damage wasn't visible from either side of the EIC inlet.

This is not a normal occurrence, but the lesson is that you're better off spending the money on a new cable and knowing everything is solid rather than using a 20yo pc cable from the parts bin.  I redid everything exactly the same, but with a new cable and have had zero issues.
Generic Eric:
Found it
http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php/topic,138190.msg1428028.html#msg1428028
s_busby_uk:
Thanks everyone!

I recall seeing that mounting plate already, but I don't have access to any metalwork so I need something a bit more immediate - shame as it looks real nice.

Had been eyeing up the inlet with the red switch but I was going to have to wait 10 days to receive one and I'm impatient! May keep looking for quicker shops...
s_busby_uk:
One last quick q - I'd need to use my router to make the hole for this, right? Like, there's no easier method?

Also, may get one of these:

http://www.sinolec.co.uk/en/emi-filters/432-emi-filter-fuse-switch-10a.html
wp34:
I don't know if it is easier but here's how I did mine.  I found a forstner bit that was the diameter as the width of my opening.  I made a couple of holes and then cleaned out the waste with a chisel. 

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