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Which Power Stations Can Run a 3-Ton Central Heat Pump (With Soft-Start Module)?

All 30 portable power stations, home batteries and hybrid inverters in the GridSpec database, ranked by compatibility and runtime for the 3-Ton Central Heat Pump (With Soft-Start Module).

Electrical profile

Running power
2,400 W
Starting surge
4,600 W (1.9×)
US/NA voltage
240 V
UK/EU/AU voltage
230 V
US connection
Hardwired 240V / L14-30 Transfer Switch
UK/EU/AU connection
Hardwired via DP isolator · IEC 60309 32A
NEC breaker
15 A
IEC MCB
13 A

Sizing summary

The 3-Ton Central Heat Pump (With Soft-Start Module) draws 2,400 W while running and 4,600 W at start-up — a surge ratio of 1.9×. In North America it is a 240 V load, so only split-phase-capable units qualify: 18 otherwise-capable 120 V units are excluded on voltage alone.

12 of 30 sources pass every check in North America and 28 of 35 pass in 230 V markets. The leanest fully compatible choice is the Zendure SuperBase V6400 , while the EG4 18kPV Hybrid Inverter + PowerPro 14.3kWh WallMount delivers the longest runtime (7.8 hrs at 65% duty) .

Every power source ranked for the 3-Ton Central Heat Pump (With Soft-Start Module)

Power source Capacity / output US/NA verdict UK/EU/AU verdict Load Runtime @ 65%
EG4 18kPV Hybrid Inverter + PowerPro 14.3kWh WallMount 14,336 Wh / 12,000 W Verified Compatible Verified Compatible 20% 7.8 hrs Full report →
Tesla Powerwall 3 13,500 Wh / 11,500 W Verified Compatible Verified Compatible 21% 7.4 hrs Full report →
EG4 6000XP Off-Grid Inverter + 10.2kWh Server Rack 10,240 Wh / 6,000 W Verified Compatible Verified Compatible 40% 5.6 hrs Full report →
Selectronic SP Pro AU Off-Grid Inverter UK / EU / AU only 10,240 Wh / 7,500 W Not sold Verified Compatible 32% 5.6 hrs Full report →
Enphase IQ Battery 5P (Dual 10kWh Bank) 10,000 Wh / 7,680 W Verified Compatible Verified Compatible 31% 5.4 hrs Full report →
Bluetti EP800 + 2x B500 Home System 9,920 Wh / 7,600 W Verified Compatible Verified Compatible 32% 5.4 hrs Full report →
Sungrow SH10RS Hybrid Inverter + Battery UK / EU / AU only 9,600 Wh / 10,000 W Not sold Verified Compatible 24% 5.2 hrs Full report →
Sigenergy SigenStor 5-in-1 System UK / EU / AU only 8,000 Wh / 8,000 W Not sold Verified Compatible 30% 4.4 hrs Full report →
Zendure SuperBase V6400 6,438 Wh / 3,800 W Verified Compatible Verified Compatible 63% 3.5 hrs Full report →
EcoFlow Delta Pro Ultra (1 Inverter + 1 Battery) 6,144 Wh / 7,200 W Verified Compatible Verified Compatible 33% 3.3 hrs Full report →
Fox ESS EP5 Modular Hybrid UK / EU / AU only 5,180 Wh / 5,000 W Not sold Verified Compatible 48% 2.8 hrs Full report →
Oukitel BP5000 Pro Max 5,120 Wh / 5,000 W Verified Compatible Verified Compatible 48% 2.8 hrs Full report →
myenergi Libbi (5kW Inverter + 5kWh Battery) UK / EU / AU only 5,120 Wh / 5,000 W Not sold Verified Compatible 48% 2.8 hrs Full report →
Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus 5,040 Wh / 7,200 W Verified Compatible Verified Compatible 33% 2.7 hrs Full report →
EcoFlow Delta Pro 3 4,096 Wh / 4,000 W Verified Compatible Verified Compatible 60% 2.2 hrs Full report →
Anker SOLIX F3800 3,840 Wh / 6,000 W Verified Compatible Verified Compatible 40% 2.1 hrs Full report →
Anker SOLIX F3800 Plus 3,840 Wh / 6,000 W Verified Compatible Verified Compatible 40% 2.1 hrs Full report →
Victron MultiPlus-II 48/5000 + 10kWh LiFePO4 Bank 10,240 Wh / 4,000 W 240V Split-Phase Required Verified Compatible 60% — Full report →
Goal Zero Yeti PRO 4000 3,993 Wh / 3,600 W 240V Split-Phase Required Verified Compatible 67% — Full report →
Fossibot F3600 Pro 3,840 Wh / 3,600 W 240V Split-Phase Required Verified Compatible 67% — Full report →
EcoFlow Delta Pro (Gen 1) 3,600 Wh / 3,600 W 240V Split-Phase Required Verified Compatible 67% — Full report →
Mango Power E (3.5kWh LFP) 3,530 Wh / 3,000 W 240V Split-Phase Required Verified Compatible 80% — Full report →
Bluetti AC500 + B300S 3,072 Wh / 5,000 W 240V Split-Phase Required Verified Compatible 48% — Full report →
Pecron E3600LFP 3,072 Wh / 3,600 W 240V Split-Phase Required Verified Compatible 67% — Full report →
Jackery Explorer 3000 Pro 3,024 Wh / 3,000 W 240V Split-Phase Required Verified Compatible 80% — Full report →
Bluetti AC300 + B300K 2,764 Wh / 3,000 W 240V Split-Phase Required Verified Compatible 80% — Full report →
Anker SOLIX F2600 2,560 Wh / 2,400 W 240V Split-Phase Required Surge Overload 100% — Full report →
EcoFlow Delta 2 Max 2,048 Wh / 2,400 W 240V Split-Phase Required Compatible · High Load 100% — Full report →
Anker SOLIX F2000 (PowerHouse 767) 2,048 Wh / 2,400 W 240V Split-Phase Required Surge Overload 100% — Full report →
Bluetti AC200L 2,048 Wh / 2,400 W 240V Split-Phase Required Surge Overload 100% — Full report →
Jackery Explorer 2000 Plus 2,042 Wh / 3,000 W 240V Split-Phase Required Verified Compatible 80% — Full report →
Bluetti AC240 (IP65 Weatherproof) 1,536 Wh / 2,400 W 240V Split-Phase Required Surge Overload 100% — Full report →
Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 1,070 Wh / 1,500 W 240V Split-Phase Required Continuous Overload 160% — Full report →
Anker SOLIX C1000 1,056 Wh / 1,800 W 240V Split-Phase Required Continuous Overload 133% — Full report →
EcoFlow Delta 3 Plus 1,024 Wh / 1,800 W 240V Split-Phase Required Continuous Overload 133% — Full report →

Frequently asked questions

What size power station do I need for a 3-Ton Central Heat Pump (With Soft-Start Module)?

You need at least 2,400 W of continuous inverter output, 4,600 W of surge capacity and 120/240 V split-phase output in North America. 12 of the 30 power sources we track meet all three requirements; the leanest is the Zendure SuperBase V6400.

Which power station runs a 3-Ton Central Heat Pump (With Soft-Start Module) the longest?

The EG4 18kPV Hybrid Inverter + PowerPro 14.3kWh WallMount offers the longest runtime among compatible units: about 7.8 hrs at a 65% duty cycle thanks to its 14,336 Wh battery.

What breaker does a 3-Ton Central Heat Pump (With Soft-Start Module) need?

In North America: 10.0 A at 240 V × 1.25 = 12.5 A, so a 15 A breaker. In the UK, EU and Australia: 10.4 A at 230 V on a 13 A MCB with RCD protection.

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