Button Specs
Measurements and mounting details
| Length | 3-1/4" |
|---|---|
| Width | 3/4" |
| Depth | 1" |
| Shape | Rectangle |
| Mounting Style | Surface |
| Hole Distance | 2-5/8" |
BC293LSS Lee Electric Slim Stainless Steel Lighted Doorbell Button
The Lee Electric BC293LSS is a slim surface-mount doorbell button only ¾” wide and about 3¼” tall, made for brick mould and narrow door casings. Brushed stainless steel plate, white lighted button, rear screw terminals, mounting screws included. Rated by Lee for 10 to 16 volt transformer-powered mechanical chimes.
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DT-1610A
Ensure your doorbell rings loud and clear with the IQ America DT-1610A. This reliable, hardwired transformer converts standard household power to a safe 16-volt supply, perfect for standard wired door chimes. Designed with a clamp-lock nut for secure mounting in metal or non-metallic electrical boxes, it is UL listed for safety and built for long-lasting performance.
CH1000
The Craftmade CH1000 is a narrow profile wired door chime for homeowners who want a cleaner, less bulky wall unit. Its slimmer cabinet and simple finish options make it easier to fit into updated entryways and tighter interior spaces.
BC293LSS
The Lee Electric BC293LSS is a slim surface-mount doorbell button only ¾” wide and about 3¼” tall, made for brick mould and narrow door casings. Brushed stainless steel plate, white lighted button, rear screw terminals, mounting screws included. Rated by Lee for 10 to 16 volt transformer-powered mechanical chimes.
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Buying notes
Is this the right fit?
- Good fit when
- Use this when the existing wired doorbell system works and you are replacing the outside button for fit, finish, lighting, or weather exposure.
- Look at another option when
- The chime does not ring even with the old button's two wires touched together. That points to the transformer or the chime, not the button. If you want a lighted button, check that the existing chime is the mechanical type most lighted buttons need.
- Mounting and fit
- This button is listed as surface mount. Surface-mount buttons sit on top of the trim or siding with the wires through a small hole behind them. Flush or recessed buttons drop into a cutout so the faceplate sits closer to the wall. Compare the mounting style, faceplate size, and screw spacing with the old button so the new one covers the old footprint and lines up with the existing holes.
- Setup note
- Turn off power to the low-voltage circuit, note which wire went to which terminal on the old button, then move the two wires to the new button's screw terminals and mount it with the included screws.
BC293LSS Lee Electric Slim Stainless Steel Lighted Doorbell Button
The Lee Electric BC293LSS is the narrow one. The plate is only ¾ inch wide and about 3¼ inches tall, which is the size you need when the only place for a doorbell is the brick mould or the flat casing beside the door. It is a surface-mount lighted button in a brushed stainless steel finish with a white rectangular button that glows so visitors can find it after dark. Lee calls this body style the Mini-Estate.
It wires like any two-wire doorbell button and mounts with the two screws in the package. Lee rates it for 10 to 16 volt chimes, which covers the standard transformer in most homes.
How It Works
Two screw terminals on the back take your doorbell wires. Pressing the button closes the contact between them and completes the low-voltage circuit from the transformer through the chime. The light is a small lamp wired across the same two terminals. Between presses, a trickle of current flows through the lamp and the chime's coil, enough to light the button but not enough to ring the chime. Press the button and the chime sounds.
Because of that trickle current, a lighted button should go on a mechanical chime, the familiar kind with tone bars and a plunger. Most electronic chimes do not tolerate it and may hum or fail to ring. If you are unsure which chime you have, pull the cover: metal bars and a plunger mean you are fine.
Surface Mount, Narrow Footprint
Surface mount means the body sits on top of the trim with the two wires coming out of a small hole behind it. There is no cutout to make. The mounting screws go through the two angled ears at the top and bottom, which are about 2⅝ inches apart, and the whole plate sits about 1 inch proud of the surface. Lee's instructions on the package come down to two lines: connect one wire to each terminal, then mount with the screws provided.
If you are replacing an old button, turn off the doorbell circuit at the transformer or breaker first, note which wire went where (it does not matter on a doorbell, but it keeps things tidy), and move the wires across. If the new button does not light or the chime stays quiet, the fault is almost always the transformer or the chime. Our doorbell transformer guide shows how to check both.
What Sets the BC293LSS Apart
Most of our wired doorbell buttons are an inch or more wide. A ¾-inch plate solves the common problem of a door frame with no room for a standard button. Compared with other slim buttons we carry, such as the Craftmade PB5008 or the PB5004 thin rectangle, the BC293LSS gives you:
- A brushed stainless steel finish that matches stainless door hardware and holds up outdoors
- A white rectangular button that lights across its whole face, not just a thin ring
- Metal mounting ears with countersunk holes, so the screw heads sit flush
- Rear screw terminals with no crimping or connectors
- A 10 to 16 volt rating from the manufacturer
If you want the same Lee construction in another shape, the BC264LC is a square chrome button with no visible screws, and the BC267LG adds a name plate in a gold-tone finish.
What's in the Package
- 1 x BC293LSS slim stainless steel lighted doorbell button
- 2 x wood screws for mounting
- Lee installation instructions, printed on the card
BC293LSS Specifications
- Brand: Lee Electric (West New York, NJ)
- Model: BC293LSS, Mini-Estate series
- Type: Wired, lighted, single-family push button
- Button: White rectangular lighted bar, one two-terminal contact
- Finish: Brushed stainless steel metal plate, white plastic button
- Mounting: Surface mount with two wood screws (included), countersunk holes in the top and bottom ears
- Plate size: about 3¼" tall x ¾" wide x 1" deep
- Mounting hole spacing: about 2⅝" center to center
- Voltage: 10 to 16V AC, transformer-powered systems
- Works with: Mechanical chimes, bells, and buzzers on a doorbell transformer
- Not for: Battery-powered chimes, wireless doorbells, or most electronic chimes
- UPC: 721667293306
- Made in China for Lee Electric Inc.
Where the BC293LSS Fits
Brick mould and narrow door casings are the obvious places. It also suits a side door or garage entry where a wide plate would look oversized, a stainless or modern front door where brass looks wrong, and any spot where the old button was a slim builder model and you want to cover the same holes without a bigger plate. Check the push button measurement guide if you are matching an existing footprint.
Starting from scratch? Pair it with a 16V transformer such as the DT-1610A and a mechanical chime like the Craftmade CH1000, and see the rest of our wired doorbells.
The Lee Electric BC293LSS is the lighted stainless button for a door frame with no room to spare. Order it here with the mounting screws included.
Specifications
| Brand | Lee Electric |
|---|---|
| Condition | New |
| Country Of Origin | China |
| Mounting Screw Distance | 2.62 |
| Product Dimensions | 0.75L x 1W x 3.25H |
| Button Mount Style | Surface |
| Lighted Button | Lighted Button |
| Button Shape | Rectangular |
| Finish | Stainless Steel |
| Door Count | Single-Door |
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Questions & Answers
Answers from our team for BC293LSS Lee Electric Slim Stainless Steel Lighted Doorbell Button.
How do I know if a wired push button will fit?
Check the mounting style, outside dimensions, and screw-hole spacing. Surface-mount buttons sit on the wall, while recessed or flush buttons need an opening that matches the button body.
Answered for Wired Buttons
Can I replace only the wired doorbell button?
Yes, if the chime and transformer still work. A wired push button is usually a separate low-voltage switch, so you can replace a worn or dated button without replacing the entire doorbell system.
Answered for Wired Buttons
Why does my lighted wired button stay on?
Most lighted wired buttons use a small lamp or LED that stays lit so the button is visible at night. If the chime buzzes, hums, or does not ring correctly, check transformer and chime compatibility.
Answered for Wired Buttons
Can two apartments share one doorbell button?
They can, but then both chimes ring for every visitor, or one chime rings and the other unit never hears the door. The better setup is one button per unit on a single plate, such as the BC203 or BC268, with each button wired to its own chime. Visitors press the button next to the name they want.
Answered for Wired Buttons
Do I need a separate transformer for each unit?
No. One doorbell transformer can run two or three mechanical chimes as long as its VA rating covers them. A 16V 10VA transformer is marginal for two chimes; a 15VA or 30VA unit gives headroom. If each unit already has its own transformer, keep them: each button on the station is an independent switch and simply goes in series with its own unit's circuit.
Answered for Wired Buttons
Which multi-door button works with an electronic chime?
The unlighted ones. The BC203 and BC208 have plain contacts with no lamp, so they work with mechanical and electronic chimes alike. Lighted buttons pass a small current through the chime all the time to run the lamp, which most electronic chimes do not tolerate, so use the lighted BC268 only with mechanical chimes.
Answered for Wired Buttons
Where do the name cards go?
Each multi-door station has a pocket or window under each button. On the BC203 and BC208 the pocket is an open metal slot that takes a strip of card stock or a printed label, and it covers the mounting screw head. On the BC268 the window is a clear lens with a white card behind it, held by a snap-in carrier on the back. Name cards are not printed for you; most people use a label maker or a printed strip.
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