I didn't realize how expensive that cabling and lugs could be. I have 10 1ft lengths of 2/0 welding cable that was in the garage I got from a garage sale. I will have to see if I can list and sell them for a bit of extra cash .
When you say vapourized the end of the lug, did it actually go away? That's some impressive power, glad you weren't hurt.
2ton: I was snooping around generator websites just the other day.. But no serious plans.
Ben: yup, that's on our "good" batteries. Keep in mind he had already used them daily for 2 [edit - actually 3] years, and was essentially ready to recycle them.