I haven’t opened my 2019 RRT-01 to compare the driver to the old RRT-01’s, but I suspect they are probably the same design, but with a bit more current going through.
Back when the original RRT-01 was released, outputs were a lot lower and temp sensors on flashlights were rare. Today, outputs are higher and temp sensors are more common.
It sounds like the driver simply hasn’t been updated with a temp sensor or low voltage protection. That’s too bad.
It’s still a great light though, but just be aware when you use it that this one is lacking some of the safety features found in other lights.
For Children, a High CRI HDS is safer than an RRT-01, because
HDS are not 18350 compatible,
are limited to 200 lumens,
have a 33% auto step down at 40 seconds,
and auto shut off at 3.0v
.
Preposterous Proposition Warning: A resident of the State of California has determined that the RRT-01 is not suitable for children. Responsible use of 18350 LiIon flamethrowers requires an “intelligent” adult operator.
Differences in the Original RRT-01 and the New Version with Brass pill.
The brass pill makes the New Version 1 ounce heavier and 1/8” fatter.
2. No strobe on Original RRT-01. Yes Strobe on New Version.
3. New Version pocket clip is long, past the control ring. Some Originals got short clips, and they can still be bought.
4. New Version is set for higher max power draw.
5. New Version fits 19mm Carclo without modification to the diameter of the optic. Original requires customizing the optic’s diameter.
New Version RRT-01:
Original Version RRT-01:
6. New Version is XP-L, Original is XM-L. They have different reflectors, the Original has rings in the spill beam.
Original RRT-01 / TCR-01 did not require any modification to the Carclo optic to make it a triple. The optic fits perfectly. However, the edges of the star do require a little filing down.
Based on that photo I opened up my TCR-01 triple to double-check the optic. Looks like I did modify the optic after all so that it would fit.
However the modification to the optic was extremely simple. All I did was file down about 1/4 to 1/3 of the outside of each of the 3 legs. Basically 5 minutes with a small handfile. None of the rest of the optic needed modification… just the legs.
Why did he scratched them like this ? It’s ugly no ?
Mine now rocks a 219B and an OP reflector from an Eagle Eye X2R.
I had to grind the outer diameter of the reflector by about 1mm.
I removed the stock centering gasket to allow a better focus, but the beam is not that good…
I might try with a 219C, the old 219B is too cold (I think it’s 5700K)
