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Which Power Stations Can Run a 12,000 BTU Inverter Ductless Mini-Split (120V)?

All 30 portable power stations, home batteries and hybrid inverters in the GridSpec database, ranked by compatibility and runtime for the 12,000 BTU Inverter Ductless Mini-Split (120V).

Electrical profile

Running power
1,050 W
Starting surge
1,350 W (1.3×)
US/NA voltage
120 V
UK/EU/AU voltage
230 V
US connection
Hardwired 120V / NEMA 5-15P
UK/EU/AU connection
Hardwired via DP isolator · IEC 60309 32A
NEC breaker
15 A
IEC MCB
6 A

Sizing summary

The 12,000 BTU Inverter Ductless Mini-Split (120V) draws 1,050 W while running and 1,350 W at start-up — a surge ratio of 1.3×. It runs on a standard 120 V circuit in North America, so any unit with enough wattage qualifies.

30 of 30 sources pass every check in North America and 35 of 35 pass in 230 V markets. The leanest fully compatible choice is the Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 , while the EG4 18kPV Hybrid Inverter + PowerPro 14.3kWh WallMount delivers the longest runtime (17.9 hrs at 65% duty) .

Every power source ranked for the 12,000 BTU Inverter Ductless Mini-Split (120V)

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 9% 17.9 hrs Full report →
Tesla Powerwall 3 13,500 Wh / 11,500 W Verified Compatible Verified Compatible 9% 16.8 hrs Full report →
EG4 6000XP Off-Grid Inverter + 10.2kWh Server Rack 10,240 Wh / 6,000 W Verified Compatible Verified Compatible 18% 12.8 hrs Full report →
Victron MultiPlus-II 48/5000 + 10kWh LiFePO4 Bank 10,240 Wh / 4,000 W Verified Compatible Verified Compatible 26% 12.8 hrs Full report →
Selectronic SP Pro AU Off-Grid Inverter UK / EU / AU only 10,240 Wh / 7,500 W Not sold Verified Compatible 14% 12.8 hrs Full report →
Enphase IQ Battery 5P (Dual 10kWh Bank) 10,000 Wh / 7,680 W Verified Compatible Verified Compatible 14% 12.5 hrs Full report →
Bluetti EP800 + 2x B500 Home System 9,920 Wh / 7,600 W Verified Compatible Verified Compatible 14% 12.4 hrs Full report →
Sungrow SH10RS Hybrid Inverter + Battery UK / EU / AU only 9,600 Wh / 10,000 W Not sold Verified Compatible 11% 12.0 hrs Full report →
Sigenergy SigenStor 5-in-1 System UK / EU / AU only 8,000 Wh / 8,000 W Not sold Verified Compatible 13% 10.0 hrs Full report →
Zendure SuperBase V6400 6,438 Wh / 3,800 W Verified Compatible Verified Compatible 28% 8.0 hrs Full report →
EcoFlow Delta Pro Ultra (1 Inverter + 1 Battery) 6,144 Wh / 7,200 W Verified Compatible Verified Compatible 15% 7.7 hrs Full report →
Fox ESS EP5 Modular Hybrid UK / EU / AU only 5,180 Wh / 5,000 W Not sold Verified Compatible 21% 6.5 hrs Full report →
Oukitel BP5000 Pro Max 5,120 Wh / 5,000 W Verified Compatible Verified Compatible 21% 6.4 hrs Full report →
myenergi Libbi (5kW Inverter + 5kWh Battery) UK / EU / AU only 5,120 Wh / 5,000 W Not sold Verified Compatible 21% 6.4 hrs Full report →
Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus 5,040 Wh / 7,200 W Verified Compatible Verified Compatible 15% 6.3 hrs Full report →
EcoFlow Delta Pro 3 4,096 Wh / 4,000 W Verified Compatible Verified Compatible 26% 5.1 hrs Full report →
Goal Zero Yeti PRO 4000 3,993 Wh / 3,600 W Verified Compatible Verified Compatible 29% 5.0 hrs Full report →
Anker SOLIX F3800 3,840 Wh / 6,000 W Verified Compatible Verified Compatible 18% 4.8 hrs Full report →
Anker SOLIX F3800 Plus 3,840 Wh / 6,000 W Verified Compatible Verified Compatible 18% 4.8 hrs Full report →
Fossibot F3600 Pro 3,840 Wh / 3,600 W Verified Compatible Verified Compatible 29% 4.8 hrs Full report →
EcoFlow Delta Pro (Gen 1) 3,600 Wh / 3,600 W Verified Compatible Verified Compatible 29% 4.5 hrs Full report →
Mango Power E (3.5kWh LFP) 3,530 Wh / 3,000 W Verified Compatible Verified Compatible 35% 4.4 hrs Full report →
Bluetti AC500 + B300S 3,072 Wh / 5,000 W Verified Compatible Verified Compatible 21% 3.8 hrs Full report →
Pecron E3600LFP 3,072 Wh / 3,600 W Verified Compatible Verified Compatible 29% 3.8 hrs Full report →
Jackery Explorer 3000 Pro 3,024 Wh / 3,000 W Verified Compatible Verified Compatible 35% 3.8 hrs Full report →
Bluetti AC300 + B300K 2,764 Wh / 3,000 W Verified Compatible Verified Compatible 35% 3.4 hrs Full report →
Anker SOLIX F2600 2,560 Wh / 2,400 W Verified Compatible Verified Compatible 44% 3.2 hrs Full report →
EcoFlow Delta 2 Max 2,048 Wh / 2,400 W Verified Compatible Verified Compatible 44% 2.6 hrs Full report →
Anker SOLIX F2000 (PowerHouse 767) 2,048 Wh / 2,400 W Verified Compatible Verified Compatible 44% 2.6 hrs Full report →
Bluetti AC200L 2,048 Wh / 2,400 W Verified Compatible Verified Compatible 44% 2.6 hrs Full report →
Jackery Explorer 2000 Plus 2,042 Wh / 3,000 W Verified Compatible Verified Compatible 35% 2.5 hrs Full report →
Bluetti AC240 (IP65 Weatherproof) 1,536 Wh / 2,400 W Verified Compatible Verified Compatible 44% 1.9 hrs Full report →
Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 1,070 Wh / 1,500 W Verified Compatible Verified Compatible 70% 1.3 hrs Full report →
Anker SOLIX C1000 1,056 Wh / 1,800 W Verified Compatible Verified Compatible 58% 1.3 hrs Full report →
EcoFlow Delta 3 Plus 1,024 Wh / 1,800 W Verified Compatible Verified Compatible 58% 1.3 hrs Full report →

Frequently asked questions

What size power station do I need for a 12,000 BTU Inverter Ductless Mini-Split (120V)?

You need at least 1,050 W of continuous inverter output, 1,350 W of surge capacity. 30 of the 30 power sources we track meet all three requirements; the leanest is the Jackery Explorer 1000 v2.

Which power station runs a 12,000 BTU Inverter Ductless Mini-Split (120V) the longest?

The EG4 18kPV Hybrid Inverter + PowerPro 14.3kWh WallMount offers the longest runtime among compatible units: about 17.9 hrs at a 65% duty cycle thanks to its 14,336 Wh battery.

What breaker does a 12,000 BTU Inverter Ductless Mini-Split (120V) need?

In North America: 8.8 A at 120 V × 1.25 = 10.9 A, so a 15 A breaker. In the UK, EU and Australia: 4.6 A at 230 V on a 6 A MCB with RCD protection.

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