Traditions (Generic) BT292 Desktop PC Power Switch Gear
External desktop PC power button with 2 m cable, reset switch, HDD LED and splitter boards for easy front-panel relocation
- Display resolution1
- Switch functionON-OFF
- Rated voltage5 V
- Casing materialPlastic
- Mounting styleWall Mount
- Certifications and standardsIP00, 0
- Relocate the power button for easy access with a 2 M cable
- Install quickly using adhesive stickers and motherboard headers
- Replace a faulty case button by routing wires through existing openings
- Run two power buttons simultaneously with included splitter board or cable
- Operates at 5 V with 0.01 A current draw
External Power Switch for Desktop PCs
This external power button connects to motherboard headers and provides an ON/OFF switch with a two-metre cable. It is designed for home users, computer labs, barebone systems and custom chassis builds where the original case button is difficult to reach. The switch also serves as a replacement when the built-in power button fails.
Thermals and Power Draw
The unit operates from 0 to 100 degrees Celsius and draws 0.01 amps at 5 volts. It carries an IP00 rating, meaning it has no specific ingress protection and is intended for indoor desktop environments. No active cooling or fan is present, so the device adds no audible noise to the system.
Bundled Accessories and Software
The package includes a 1-to-2 splitter board and a 1-to-2 splitter cable, allowing the external button to work alongside the original case switch. Adhesive stickers and an installation manual are supplied for wall-mount or surface attachment without tools. No software or drivers are required.
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- Price $9.99
- Cheaper than about 96% of the 256 comparable items (median $60.49).
Specifications
| Product | |
|---|---|
| Brand name | OwlTree |
| Model name | BT292 |
| Part number | BT292 |
| Product type | Push Buttons |
| Display | |
| Display resolution | 1 |
| Display format | BT292 |
| Power | |
| Rated voltage | 5 V |
| Power rating | 0.01 A |
| Size & build | |
| Casing material | Plastic |
| Size or dimensions | 3.6068 cm × 8.7122 cm × 11.6078 cm |
| Main material | Plastic |
| Compatibility | |
| Fit and compatibility | Desktop PCs |
| Environment & compliance | |
| Certifications and standards | IP00, 0 |
| Operating temperature range | 0 degrees celsius to 100 degrees celsius |
| More details | |
| Switch function | ON-OFF |
| Mounting style | Wall Mount |
| Duty | Desktop PCs |
Questions about this item
How do I install the BT292 power switch and what step do people often miss?
Connect the POWER SW, RESET SW, POWER LED and HDD LED cables to the matching motherboard headers, then stick the button with the adhesive pad; the step often missed is routing the 2 m cable through a front optical-drive bay, rear fan vent or expansion slot before securing the switch.
What maintenance or replacement will the BT292 need over time?
The plastic housing and adhesive sticker can degrade after prolonged exposure to the 0 to 100 °C operating range; replace the sticker if the button loosens and inspect the 0.01 A wiring for brittleness during any chassis rebuild.
What limit appears first when the BT292 is used continuously?
The 0.01 A current rating and IP00-rated plastic housing set the practical ceiling; sustained operation near the 100 °C upper temperature limit will accelerate adhesive failure and cable insulation ageing before the switch mechanism itself wears out.
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