Jetbeam RRT-3 (3*XM-L) 1950 Lumens (Pic heavy) Temperature,outdoor beamshots added

[theix]

(Update 4/11/11: Fixed image host issue)
(Update 4/11/11: 10-minutes temperature graph)
(Update 4/11/11: Outdoor beamshots added)

I received Jetbeam RRT-3 3*XM-L yesterday, just before the flooding hit where I live :duh2: (Bangkok, Thailand). Just in time for the flood incident. Thanks to UPS.

Let's see some heavy pics :devil:
Click on the picture for higher resolution.


Jetbeam Raptor RRT-3 (3*XM-L).


I guess Jetbeam is utilizing old RRT-3 body stock. (SST-50 1200 Lumens version)



1950 Lumens marking on the head.


Size comparison with AA and 18650 batteries.


SMO reflectors.


Notice the small waves at the bottom of the reflector.


Tail cap and pressure switch connector.


Mode selector magnetic ring without laser marking.


Battery carrier and tail cap spring.


Battery carrier.


And yes, it's compatible with flat-top 18650s.


Inside the body tube.


Body tube thickness.


Battery carrier in the body tube (tight fit with AW 18650s 2900mAh)


4x GITD O-rings 😱


Hope you enjoyed. Will update outdoor beam shots later. (Probably with water surrounding my house lol.)

Fixed image host issue.

(Added 4/11/11 17:04 GMT+0700)

Temperature test
Below is the temperature of the flashlight during 10 minutes on Turbo Mode.
RRT-3 is laid on the floor with temperature probe sensor at "Turbo 1950 Lumens" marking position. No air con.No cooling fan. 4 GITD O-Rings installed into the fins. Initial temp = 33.5c. Max temp = 48.8c (uncomfortable to touch after the test).



RRT-3 in standby mode, the LEDs lit up every 8.2sec (5-10 lumens). I call it "Firefly mode" :huh:

10m Beam shot

Thoughts:
Pro
- More than enough light on Turbo which lights up the thing you would want and its surrounding :huh:
- Compatible with flat-top 18650s
- "Firefly" mode (Standby mode with LED flashing every 8.2sec)
- Low-Low mode (5 lumens for 250hrs)
- Build quality
- No reverse polarity issue for the battery carrier (but you need to insert the batteries into the battery carrier with correct polarity)
Con
- No marking for modes on the mode selector ring
- Pressure switch cover is kinda obstructive
- No side switch
- RRT-3 does get a bit hot when on Turbo mode while testing (given that it's being used in a warm environment)
Other thoughts
- Jetbeam could have designed the Pressure switch cover better so it doesn't protrude from the RRT-3 tailcap
- Jetbeam "may" be utilizing the old version of RRT-3 body (1200 Lumens marking on the body). It's not a big issue but given the RRT-3 price point, things should be perfect.

 

[jbdan]

Re: Jetbeam RRT-3 (3*XM-L) 1950 Lumens (Pic heavy)

Boy you weren't kidding when you say PIC HEAVY lol! I got up, ate a snack, took dog out for a quick pee, and it's still loading the 2nd pic!!

I do look forward though....maybe when I wake up in the morning they'll be done :nana:

 

[theix]

Re: Jetbeam RRT-3 (3*XM-L) 1950 Lumens (Pic heavy)

Boy you weren't kidding when you say PIC HEAVY lol! I got up, ate a snack, took dog out for a quick pee, and it's still loading the 2nd pic!!

I do look forward though....maybe when I wake up in the morning they'll be done :nana:

😱oo: The image host may has low international bandwidth. will try changing the host.

 

[jbdan]

Re: Jetbeam RRT-3 (3*XM-L) 1950 Lumens (Pic heavy)

😱oo: The image host may has low international bandwidth. will try changing the host.

No problem I look forward and thx for sharing 😉

 

[theix]

Re: Jetbeam RRT-3 (3*XM-L) 1950 Lumens (Pic heavy)

No problem I look forward and thx for sharing 😉

Fixed. Hope you can enjoy it now.

 

[LichtAn!]

Re: Jetbeam RRT-3 (3*XM-L) 1950 Lumens (Pic heavy)

Nice to see a review of this light. I hope you can also say something about regulation of the light and how long it will last on AW2900s. :thumbsup:

 

[theix]

Re: Jetbeam RRT-3 (3*XM-L) 1950 Lumens (Pic heavy)

Nice to see a review of this light. I hope you can also say something about regulation of the light and how long it will last on AW2900s. :thumbsup:

I don't have any kind of light measurement tools. :shrug:

 

[samm]

Re: Jetbeam RRT-3 (3*XM-L) 1950 Lumens (Pic heavy)

Wow, looks impressive!!! Nice score.

 

[theix]

Re: Jetbeam RRT-3 (3*XM-L) 1950 Lumens (Pic heavy)

10-minutes Turbo mode temperature test added.

 

[AFKAN]

Re: Jetbeam RRT-3 (3*XM-L) 1950 Lumens (Pic heavy) Temperature test added

Jetbeam Raptor RRT-3 (3*XM-L).


1950 Lumens marking on the head.


Mode selector magnetic ring without laser marking.

4x GITD O-rings 😱

Ok I'm loving that mod 😎

What size GITD o rings did you use?

 

[theix]

Re: Jetbeam RRT-3 (3*XM-L) 1950 Lumens (Pic heavy) Temperature test added

Ok I'm loving that mod 😎

What size GITD o rings did you use?

1" diameter from light hound.http://www.lighthound.com/Glow-In-The-Dark-GITD-O-Ring-1-size_p_579.html

I'm quite surprised that it was able to fit the almost 3-inches bezel.

 

[AFKAN]

Re: Jetbeam RRT-3 (3*XM-L) 1950 Lumens (Pic heavy) Temperature test added

1"? WOW 😱

Many thanks for that 😀 I'm going to do that to my SST50 version :devil:

 

[theix]

Re: Jetbeam RRT-3 (3*XM-L) 1950 Lumens (Pic heavy) Temperature test added

Outdoor beamshots added.

 

[rickypanecatyl]

Re: Jetbeam RRT-3 (3*XM-L) 1950 Lumens (Pic heavy) Temperature test added

Theix - how is the flooding? You weren't one of those guys knocking down the dikes were you? It actually sounded like a Robinhood thing to do 🙂

Random question - did you order on line or is there a shop in Bangkok that carries Jetbeam?

What's your thoughts on the mode spacing? Does it have firefly and lower modes? From the numbers it seemed like with all the options it wouldn't seem like there was a huge difference as you turn the selector ring down - what's your thougths?

 

[jbdan]

Re: Jetbeam RRT-3 (3*XM-L) 1950 Lumens (Pic heavy) Temperature test added

Excellent pics and testing thx for your time!

 

[theix]

Re: Jetbeam RRT-3 (3*XM-L) 1950 Lumens (Pic heavy) Temperature test added

Theix - how is the flooding? You weren't one of those guys knocking down the dikes were you? It actually sounded like a Robinhood thing to do 🙂

Random question - did you order on line or is there a shop in Bangkok that carries Jetbeam?

What's your thoughts on the mode spacing? Does it have firefly and lower modes? From the numbers it seemed like with all the options it wouldn't seem like there was a huge difference as you turn the selector ring down - what's your thougths?

lol.It's a conflict between ppl who lives outside the barrier (outter rim of Bangkok) and ppl on the other side of the barrier. I can't say much about it

Anyway,I ordered online from a dealer in HK but there's also a local dealer who carries Jetbeam (and several other brands).
I got the RRT-3 yesterday so I'm not quite familiar with it yet. I mostly use the min(180L) and max(1950L). Anything in between is either not bright enough(long range) or too bright(close range).

Yes, it does have low-low mode(5 lumens for 250hrs) and Firefly mode(Standby). I think Firefly mode is awesome(lights up 5-10 lumens every 8.2sec,as a beacon may be?)

I was kinda hoping for more throw from the RRT-3 but 1950 Lumens light up more than the whole thing you aim for. :devil:

 

[TRK]

Re: Jetbeam RRT-3 (3*XM-L) 1950 Lumens (Pic heavy) Temperature test added

Outdoor beamshots added.

Thanks for posting the beamshots! Much appreciated as they are always very helpful!

 

[snackling]

Hi thiex

Great review! Thank you. If I may ask how would this compare to say the TK70?

 

[theix]

Hi thiex

Great review! Thank you. If I may ask how would this compare to say the TK70?

I don't own TK70 but I can confirm that TK70 has tighter hotspot and better throw. I prefer RRT-3 since TK70's bezel size is an issue for me.

 

[iwc]

wow!!! look very nice!