# Can commercial gas equipment run on propane?

Quick answer by Norpex (Cooking equipment). Updated 2026-09-25.
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Most commercial gas equipment is made in natural gas and propane versions, and many models can be converted from one to the other with the manufacturer's conversion kit. The conversion changes orifices and regulator settings and should be done by a licensed gas fitter. Order the gas type your building actually has, and confirm it on the data plate.

## Details

Propane burns differently from natural gas and is supplied at a different pressure, which is why the orifices differ. Running an appliance on the wrong gas can cause poor flames, soot, carbon monoxide and damage, so never connect one without the correct setup.

Gas type matters when ordering because all sales are final, with no returns or exchanges. Confirm with your gas fitter or utility which gas the kitchen has before you buy.

Your provincial gas safety authority sets the rules for installing and converting gas appliances, including who may do the work.

## Read more

- [Gas, Electric or Induction: Choosing Fuel for a Commercial Kitchen](https://norpex.ca/guides/gas-electric-or-induction)
- [What to Measure Before Ordering Commercial Kitchen Equipment](https://norpex.ca/guides/measuring-before-ordering)

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