Exposed wires

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So I was wondering if the loose copper wires at the end of my whip should be exposed like this. Is it unusual? If it's something I can fix that would be great because i really don't have the extra doe to buy a new whip :/ Attached Images
Reply:Def wanna fix that. All it'll take is for that copper to touch the workpiece while your welding. That connection can also create a hotspot at high amps as well. May account for some of that melted plastic.
Reply:How could I fix it? Would electrical tape suffice or should I use another method? Thanks for the reply btw.
Reply:I can't see how the copper cable is secured in the fitting but I would want to remove the cable, cut back to good and reattach. Electrical tape can't stand up to spatter or other sources of heat from welding. If it's all you have, you will need something else to protect the insulation.Those red wires terminated at the other end?
Reply:Somethin like this would be idealhttp://www.electricalhub.com/3m-2134...-shrink-tubing
Reply:there is  stuff available from electric supply that looks like electrical tape but is actually a strip of rubber that is used on  splices..wrap it good  with that and then cover that with some electrical tape..
Reply:Are copper exposed electrical wire ever a good thing?Show a bigger picture. There should be NO exposed copper. If you have a connector, you'll need to cut the wire back and reattach. If that melted plastic IS your connector, just get a new connector and cut the cable back properly. NO EXPOSED COPPER!"Where's Stick man????????" - 7A749"SHHHHHH!! I sent him over to snag that MIC-4 while tbone wasn't looking!" - duaneb55"I have bought a few of Tbone's things unlike Stick-Man who helps himself" - TozziWelding"Stick-man"
Reply:Emerald, I think you should look for the cause of why the cable has this fraying.  Is it caused by a crimp that was poorly done?  I go with Snuffy's thoughts on redoing that crimp.  Perhaps the cable needs more support in that area.  Hard to tell by your photo.  If you don't have the equipment to cut and recrimp, perhaps an electrical contractor or motor shop in your area could help you out. From the photo it appears to me to be two things, one, the crimp was not done properly and two the cable in that area is flexing too much that causes the wire to part the crimp.  After the cable is cut back and recrimped, adding more support in this area would eliminate further loosening.  Just my thoughts.  Best   Bob