I need help choosing the right gauge.

[Jack Merridew]

I plan on building mainly between 0.8 and 1.5 ohms. Should I go with 28 gauge Kanthal?

 

[Kent B Marshall]

What are you using to build on ?

 

[UncleRJ]

I like working with 27 gauge Kanthal.

The coils last a long time with just a tad of care.

 

[Neunerball]

Take a look at the following website, it'll give you an idea. You might have to buy different gauge wires, depending on what you're trying to accomplish. I like to have 8-10 wraps in my builds.
http://www.steam-engine.org/coil.asp?

 

[richardward77]

If your a newbie start with 28 then go to 26 when you have experience use 24 and lower iv been making coils for ages now and ti be honest I find 24 to be easiest to work with less springy.

 

[Jack Merridew]

What are you using to build on ?

Kayfun Clone and Tugboat

Thanks for all the replies you guys are very heplful!

 

[cindycated]

28g is good for that range, but you might run into a little trouble if anything lower than 0.8Ω is in your future (like not enough wraps).
I try to stay around 0.7-1Ω and use 27g.