Nora Lighting NLCBC-569 5" Cobalt Adjustable LED Retrofit, 1200lm/14W
Nora Lighting NLCBC-569 5" Cobalt Adjustable LED Retrofit, 1200lm/14W
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Upgrade an old 5" can to dimmable LED without cutting a new hole in the ceiling.
The Nora Lighting NLCBC-569 is a 5" Cobalt Adjustable LED Retrofit, 1200lm / 14W. Cobalt retrofit series is cULus classified for use in existing IC or Non-IC housings manufactured by Nora and others. Patented adjustable mechanism rotates and adjusts while never exposing an opening or breaking the ceiling plane. Retrofit luminaires deliver up to 1200 lumens in various color temperature options.
Spec sheet & downloads
Nora's spec sheet includes the dimension drawing and full technical details. Please check it (or share it with your electrician) before ordering.
What you need to buy
Retrofits an existing 5" recessed can (IC or non-IC, Nora or most other brands), using the existing bulb socket. No new housing needed.
Building new? Nora lists these compatible housings:
- NFBIC-5LMRATA – = Fire Rated LED Housing
- NFBIC-5INCATA – = Fire Rated Line Voltage Housing
- NHIC-527LMRAT – = Shallow IC Air-Tight LED Housing
- NHIC-5LMRAT – = IC Air-Tight LED Housing
- NHIC-527QAT – = Shallow IC Air-Tight Line Voltage Housing
- NHIC-501QAT – = IC Air-Tight Line Voltage Housing
- NHRIC-527LMRAT – = Shallow IC Air-Tight LED Remodel Housing
- NHRIC-5LMRAT – = IC Air-Tight LED Remodel Housing
- NHRIC-527QAT – = Shallow IC Air-Tight Line Voltage Housing
- NHRIC-504QAT – = IC Air-Tight Line Voltage Housing
In the box: Retrofit Adapter and Field Changeable Optics.
Sold separately:
- Optics/Lenses: NLCBC-569TIR – Premium 15° TIR Optic
- Oversize Ring: NLCBC-5OR – )
Emergency backup (optional, sold separately): Nora lists this light as compatible with the NEPK-23LEDUNV 23W emergency LED driver, which keeps it lit for 90 minutes in a power outage for code-required egress lighting. Install the driver within 10' of the fixture.
Specifications
- Brand: Nora Lighting
- Model: NLCBC-569
- Type: LED retrofit downlight
- Size: 5"
- Light output: 1200lm / 14W
- Color temperature: 2700K, 3000K, 3500K or 4000K
- Color rendering (CRI): 90+
- Optics: Three field changeable optics and two lenses are included (optional TIR optics are available)
- Adjustment: 30° Tilt / 358° Rotation
- Input voltage: 120VAC
- Dimming: Triac or ELV
- Finishes: Black Reflector / Black Flange, Bronze Reflector / Bronze Flange, Haze Reflector / Natural Metal Flange, Haze Reflector / White Flange, Matte Powder White Reflector / Matte Powder White Flange or White Reflector / White Flange
- Dimensions: 6.5" diameter × 4.125" high
- Weight: 1.45 lb
- Included: Retrofit Adapter and Field Changeable Optics
- Listing: cULus, rated for damp locations
- Certifications: California Title 24 (JA8) compliant
- Country of origin: China
- Nora item numbers: 21 options (listed below)
Features
- Retrofit existing 5″ recessed housings
- Field adjustable optics (flood installed, spot and narrow flood included)
- COB LED Technology
- Integral dimmable driver
- Includes medium base socket adapter
- Certified to the high efficacy requirements of California Title 24 JA8-2025
Who this is not for
- Ceilings with no existing 5" recessed can (add a housing first, or choose a can-less downlight).
- Inside a shower or anywhere water hits the fixture directly (damp rated, not wet rated).
- Commercial 0-10V dimming systems (it dims on Triac or ELV).
Why we carry it
We have curated lighting since 2009 and carry Nora because contractors trust it: clear specs, code-compliant housings and trims that fit what they say they fit. We list only options Nora has in stock and refresh stock every week, so the item number you order is the one that ships.
Frequently asked questions
Will the NLCBC-569 fit my existing 5" recessed cans?
Yes, that is what it is made for. Nora designs it to retrofit existing 5" recessed housings, IC or non-IC, from Nora and most other brands. Remove the old trim and bulb, screw the included medium-base adapter into the socket, plug it into the module and push the spring clips up into the can. For new construction, Nora lists NFBIC-5LMRATA, NFBIC-5INCATA, NHIC-527LMRAT, NHIC-5LMRAT, NHIC-527QAT or NHIC-501QAT as compatible housings.
What dimmer should I use with the NLCBC-569?
Nora rates it for Triac or ELV dimming. Use a dimmer listed for LED loads, and check the spec sheet for Nora's dimming details.
Which color temperature should I choose?
Color temperature guide (our advice): 2700K is warm and cozy, like a classic incandescent bulb; 3000K is a soft warm white that suits kitchens and living areas; 3500K is neutral; 4000K is a cool, crisp white for garages, offices and task areas; 5000K is daylight white.
Can the NLCBC-569 go in a bathroom or outdoors?
It is listed for damp locations: bathrooms (outside the shower), covered porches and laundry rooms. It is not rated for direct water spray.
What comes in the box with the NLCBC-569?
Retrofit Adapter and Field Changeable Optics. Sold separately: NLCBC-569TIR and NLCBC-5OR.
Is the NLCBC-569 in stock, and can I order it for a project?
We only list options that Nora has ready to ship and update stock from their warehouse every week. Contractors and builders are welcome to order in project quantities; contact us for larger jobs.
Contractors & project orders
Electricians, builders and designers: order mixed finishes and color temperatures in project quantities. Contact us for larger jobs.
Shipping
Free shipping on orders over $100. In-stock items typically leave the warehouse in 2–3 business days.
Nora item numbers
- NLCBC-56927XBB: Black Reflector / Black Flange, 2700K
- NLCBC-56927XBZBZ: Bronze Reflector / Bronze Flange, 2700K
- NLCBC-56927XHZN: Haze Reflector / Natural Metal Flange, 2700K
- NLCBC-56927XHZW: Haze Reflector / White Flange, 2700K
- NLCBC-56927XMPW: Matte Powder White Reflector / Matte Powder White Flange, 2700K
- NLCBC-56927XWW: White Reflector / White Flange, 2700K
- NLCBC-56930XBZBZ: Bronze Reflector / Bronze Flange, 3000K
- NLCBC-56930XHZW: Haze Reflector / White Flange, 3000K
- NLCBC-56930XMPW: Matte Powder White Reflector / Matte Powder White Flange, 3000K
- NLCBC-56935XBB: Black Reflector / Black Flange, 3500K
- NLCBC-56935XBZBZ: Bronze Reflector / Bronze Flange, 3500K
- NLCBC-56935XHZN: Haze Reflector / Natural Metal Flange, 3500K
- NLCBC-56935XHZW: Haze Reflector / White Flange, 3500K
- NLCBC-56935XMPW: Matte Powder White Reflector / Matte Powder White Flange, 3500K
- NLCBC-56935XWW: White Reflector / White Flange, 3500K
- NLCBC-56940XBB: Black Reflector / Black Flange, 4000K
- NLCBC-56940XBZBZ: Bronze Reflector / Bronze Flange, 4000K
- NLCBC-56940XHZN: Haze Reflector / Natural Metal Flange, 4000K
- NLCBC-56940XHZW: Haze Reflector / White Flange, 4000K
- NLCBC-56940XMPW: Matte Powder White Reflector / Matte Powder White Flange, 4000K
- NLCBC-56940XWW: White Reflector / White Flange, 4000K
Please note: Because this item is made to order or specially sourced, it is final sale.
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