Electrical tape exposed wiring

[wolnavi]

Hey guys, I was clearing my room and I found this brand new high speed micro usb cable, however the sides are exposed... maybe because I kept it for too long tied up...

Anyways do you know if I just tape up the exposed parts with electrical tape, will it be fine? Like I won’t get electrocuted and/or cause a fire? Thanks!

 

[wwenze]

I won't even care. What you're seeing is just the outer shield.

 

[Deathzz]

yea no issue. those are just shielding wires. not live at all. insulation tape over is fine

 

[wolnavi]

I won't even care. What you're seeing is just the outer shield.

yea no issue. those are just shielding wires. not live at all. insulation tape over is fine

Alright thanks guys

 

[haylui]

5v won't kill you.
Min need 36v
Don't worry

 

[Kiwi8]

If u are really worried, then just buy a cheap heatshrink tube to wrap the cable.

 

[Mclairs83]

if 5V can kill u.. gg laio. then we shouldn't even touch the phone when charging.

 

[Lynben]

Hmm.... should be ok but not recommended. This is because condition of the 4 wires inside is unknown. Given the low cost of USB cables, not worth taking the risk.

 

[wolnavi]

5v won't kill you.
Min need 36v
Don't worry

if 5V can kill u.. gg laio. then we shouldn't even touch the phone when charging.

Oh I see... I thought is the ampere that will kill not the voltage, sorry my physics fail

If u are really worried, then just buy a cheap heatshrink tube to wrap the cable.

Now don't know if any store open or not hahaha

Hmm.... should be ok but not recommended. This is because condition of the 4 wires inside is unknown. Given the low cost of USB cables, not worth taking the risk.

It's a brand new LG cable I bought from carousell last time, I have 2 of this cables actually so I know the quality but I understand what you mean, thanks anyway