Weird Problem with my RTA

[Huffapuff]

I have an odd problem that I was hoping someone here might be able to assist me with.

I've been using the Digiflavor S MTL RTA (v4) for over a year and a half, and it's suddenly giving me constant dry hits. I've changed nothing in how I coil and wick it, I haven't changed my wire or cotton. But despite all of this it's giving constant dry hits?! I've redone my build 3 times, the last time using different cotton, but with no luck. I've even used it on a different mod thinking my S tube mod may be acting up, but nope - the dry hits continue.

What's really weird is that when I open it up the cotton is soaking wet.

Has anyone else experienced this before with their RTAs?

 

[Ryan Evans]

I have an odd problem that I was hoping someone here might be able to assist me with.

I've been using the Digiflavor S MTL RTA (v4) for over a year and a half, and it's suddenly giving me constant dry hits. I've changed nothing in how I coil and wick it, I haven't changed my wire or cotton. But despite all of this it's giving constant dry hits?! I've redone my build 3 times, the last time using different cotton, but with no luck. I've even used it on a different mod thinking my S tube mod may be acting up, but nope - the dry hits continue.

What's really weird is that when I open it up the cotton is soaking wet.

Has anyone else experienced this before with their RTAs?

The cotton can be too tight in the coil

 

[Resistance]

I have an odd problem that I was hoping someone here might be able to assist me with.

I've been using the Digiflavor S MTL RTA (v4) for over a year and a half, and it's suddenly giving me constant dry hits. I've changed nothing in how I coil and wick it, I haven't changed my wire or cotton. But despite all of this it's giving constant dry hits?! I've redone my build 3 times, the last time using different cotton, but with no luck. I've even used it on a different mod thinking my S tube mod may be acting up, but nope - the dry hits continue.

What's really weird is that when I open it up the cotton is soaking wet.

Has anyone else experienced this before with their RTAs?

The cotton can be too tight in the coil

Or too loose. Sometimes when I vape too dry then the cotton shrinks inside the coil forcing me to change cotton. Try a bit more cotton. The branding might be the same but, it's a different batch so that could also affect it.

 

[Huffapuff]

Thank you for the suggestions.

I tried with looser cotton and tighter cotton, but still no luck

 

[Resistance]

Thank you for the suggestions.

I tried with looser cotton and tighter cotton, but still no luck

Only other thing I can think of is coil resistance and hotspots.

 

[Rob Fisher]

@Huffapuff @Resistance I think, has hit the nail on the head! I had the same issue with a BB Bridge, and as a last resort, I changed the coil and BINGO! I realised afterwards that there was a short when tightening down the flush nut. The same may be happening with your RTA!

 

[Stranger]

Reading this, the only thing that comes to mind is when you wick, do you bed in your cotton. Some times if you hit the fire button before the cotton is fully saturated you can singe the inside. The makes a resistance to wicking properly and could lead to dry hits.

Out of habit now I always bed in my cotton by soaking it and pulsing at low W to draw the liquid fully before I reassemble and vape.

 

[Resistance]

@Huffapuff @Resistance I think, has hit the nail on the head! I had the same issue with a BB Bridge, and as a last resort, I changed the coil and BINGO! I realised afterwards that there was a short when tightening down the flush nut. The same may be happening with your RTA!

And today I remembered I had a simular issue long ago when the actual RTA had to be stripped and soaked in alcohol to get that last bit of muck out that caused poor continuity and resulted in weird issues.

 

[Huffapuff]

Reading this, the only thing that comes to mind is when you wick, do you bed in your cotton. Some times if you hit the fire button before the cotton is fully saturated you can singe the inside. The makes a resistance to wicking properly and could lead to dry hits.

Out of habit now I always bed in my cotton by soaking it and pulsing at low W to draw the liquid fully before I reassemble and vape.

Thanks, gonna try this

 

[Huffapuff]

And today I remembered I had a simular issue long ago when the actual RTA had to be stripped and soaked in alcohol to get that last bit of muck out that caused poor continuity and resulted in weird issues.

If nothing else works, I'll try this too. Just hate the aftertaste of surgical spirits!

 

[Resistance]

If nothing else works, I'll try this too. Just hate the aftertaste of surgical spirits!

Bietjie vodka never hurt no one

 

[Intuthu Kagesi]

I have an odd problem that I was hoping someone here might be able to assist me with.

I've been using the Digiflavor S MTL RTA (v4) for over a year and a half, and it's suddenly giving me constant dry hits. I've changed nothing in how I coil and wick it, I haven't changed my wire or cotton. But despite all of this it's giving constant dry hits?! I've redone my build 3 times, the last time using different cotton, but with no luck. I've even used it on a different mod thinking my S tube mod may be acting up, but nope - the dry hits continue.

What's really weird is that when I open it up the cotton is soaking wet.

Has anyone else experienced this before with their RTAs?

When I tested this tank I found it be fussy with VG PG ratio, and I note that you haven't mentioned anything about any juice ratio changes.
If you are using a thicker juice, you could try a Scottish roll wick, however comb the cotton to align the fibers prior to rolling it up.
That said, something has changed, and if it's not the atty, coil, cotton or juice, then it's you ... Have your vaping style and or preferences maybe changed?

 

[guntharwoller]

I've been using the Digiflavor S MTL RTA (v4) for over a year and a half, and it's suddenly giving me constant dry hits. I've changed nothing in how I coil and wick it, I haven't changed my wire or cotton. But despite all of this it's giving constant dry hits?! I've redone my build 3 times, the last time using different cotton, but with no luck. I've even used it on a different mod thinking my S tube mod may be acting up, but nope - the dry hits continue.

If you're experiencing a strange issue with your Real-Time Analyzer (RTA), it can be quite perplexing, especially if you're relying on it for precise audio measurements. Common problems could range from inaccurate frequency readings to unexpected software crashes or hardware malfunctions. It's crucial to ensure that all connections are secure and that the device's firmware is up to date. Additionally, checking the calibration of your RTA can help identify if the issue lies with the device itself or with external factors. If the problem persists, consulting the manufacturer's support or referring to user forums might provide specific solutions or workarounds tailored to your model.

 

[Stew]

If you're experiencing a strange issue with your Real-Time Analyzer (RTA), it can be quite perplexing, especially if you're relying on it for precise audio measurements. Common problems could range from inaccurate frequency readings to unexpected software crashes or hardware malfunctions. It's crucial to ensure that all connections are secure and that the device's firmware is up to date. Additionally, checking the calibration of your RTA can help identify if the issue lies with the device itself or with external factors. If the problem persists, consulting the manufacturer's support or referring to user forums might provide specific solutions or workarounds tailored to your model.

Different type of RTA me thinks.

 

[Intuthu Kagesi]

If you're experiencing a strange issue with your Real-Time Analyzer (RTA), it can be quite perplexing, especially if you're relying on it for precise audio measurements. Common problems could range from inaccurate frequency readings to unexpected software crashes or hardware malfunctions. It's crucial to ensure that all connections are secure and that the device's firmware is up to date. Additionally, checking the calibration of your RTA can help identify if the issue lies with the device itself or with external factors. If the problem persists, consulting the manufacturer's support or referring to user forums might provide specific solutions or workarounds tailored to your model.

Real time? ... "I know how that happened you told me the whole story ... You were hanging a clock and you were standing on a toilet and you fell ... and that's when you came up with the idea for the Flux Capacitor, which is what makes time travel possible"

 

[Intuthu Kagesi]

Almost a year on ... Did you manage to resolve your issue @Huffapuff ?

Seeing as the thread has been resurrected, allow me to add another 2c ...

I drilled out my airflow, and turned my Siren V4 into a loose MTL / RDL device, so I should in theory be more susceptible to juice flow problems / dry hits, yet I don't share the same issue(s).
I use a 4 wrap, 2.5mm, 28G Stainless Steel, spaced coil at+-0.45 Ohm, on a regulated mod at between 7 and 10 Watts, whereas your S Tube only has 3 settings 3.7V, 3.4V and 3.1V, so you would need to use a 6 to 8 wrap 28G Kanthal coil, between 1.2 and 1.5 Ohms to achieve a similar vape.
The only other thing I could suggest is that your wicking tails should barely touch the bottom of your wicking ports, to which I had at a point considered enlarging the three holes in each of the ports.

 

[Boer]

If you're experiencing a strange issue with your Real-Time Analyzer (RTA), it can be quite perplexing, especially if you're relying on it for precise audio measurements. Common problems could range from inaccurate frequency readings to unexpected software crashes or hardware malfunctions. It's crucial to ensure that all connections are secure and that the device's firmware is up to date. Additionally, checking the calibration of your RTA can help identify if the issue lies with the device itself or with external factors. If the problem persists, consulting the manufacturer's support or referring to user forums might provide specific solutions or workarounds tailored to your model.

This sounds like a Microsoft support agent...

 

[Johnsmith]

i have also faced this issue some times