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                        <title>Anyone from the UK who can clear this up?</title>
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                        <pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 10:02:45 +0000</pubDate>
                        <description><![CDATA[Hi everyone,
I know this topic is a bit old, but I was reading about the plan to make solar panels mandatory on new homes in England from 2027. Since 2027 isn&#039;t that far away now, I was won...]]></description>
                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer" data-start="54" data-end="66">Hi everyone,<span class="PDq2pG_selectionAnchor" aria-hidden="true"></span></p>
<p class="" data-start="68" data-end="279">I know this topic is a bit old, but I was reading about the plan to make <a href="https://offgridstores.com/blogs/news/monocrystalline-vs-polycrystalline-solar-panels-what-s-the-difference" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>solar </strong>panels</a> mandatory on new homes in England from 2027. Since 2027 isn't that far away now, I was wondering what the situation is today.</p>
<p data-start="281" data-end="549">I'm interested in the UK solar market, and I'd like to understand what it's actually looking like on the ground. Are builders already including solar as standard? Has it increased the price of new homes, and roughly how much does a typical solar setup cost these days?</p>
<p data-start="551" data-end="702" data-is-last-node="" data-is-only-node="">I'd really appreciate hearing from someone in the UK or anyone working in the industry, because most of the articles I find are from last year. Thanks!</p>]]></content:encoded>
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                        <title>MMOexp Lineage 2M: Shadowstrike Builds for Antharas’ Wrath</title>
                        <link>https://forum.eg4electronics.com/community/announcements-general/mmoexp-lineage-2m-shadowstrike-builds-for-antharas-wrath/</link>
                        <pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 08:28:37 +0000</pubDate>
                        <description><![CDATA[In the vast and dangerous world of Lineage 2M, few threats compare to the might of Antharas, the legendary Earth Dragon. As one of the game&#039;s most formidable world bosses, Antharas poses a s...]]></description>
                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In the vast and dangerous world of Lineage 2M, few threats compare to the might of Antharas, the legendary Earth Dragon. As one of the game's most formidable world bosses, Antharas poses a significant challenge to even the most experienced adventurers. In Shadowstrike of the Antharas Awakening, players who favor swift, lethal attacks and &lt;a href=&quot; <span style="color:#aaa">removed link</span> "&gt;Lineage 2M Diamonds</a> tactical positioning—particularly those using Shadowstrike—can rise to the occasion and strike a deadly blow from the shadows.<br /><br />This guide will walk you through building an effective Shadowstrike assassin and preparing to face the awakened form of Antharas with confidence and precision.<br /><br />Mastering Shadowstrike: The Assassin’s Signature Move<br />Shadowstrike is a potent rogue skill that epitomizes precision damage and stealth. Available to classes like Abyss Walker or Treasure Hunter, this ability focuses on dealing heavy critical strikes from behind or out of stealth, ideal for both PvE boss fights and PvP ambushes.<br /><br />Core Mechanics:<br />Type: Melee active skill<br /><br />Effect: Delivers massive backstab damage with increased crit chance<br /><br />Perks: Bypasses a portion of enemy defense; high burst potential<br /><br />Cooldown: Balanced; short enough to use multiple times per boss phase<br /><br />It’s a skill designed for players who excel at timing, positioning, and surgical strikes during chaotic battles.<br /><br />Building Your Shadowstrike Assassin<br />A successful Shadowstrike build focuses on speed, critical hit rate, and evasive agility. Your goal is to dive in, strike hard, and escape before retaliation.<br /><br />Class Progression:<br />Start with the Rogue base class<br /><br />Specialize into Treasure Hunter or Abyss Walker<br /><br />Focus on passives that increase stealth duration, crit rate, and movement speed<br /><br />Stat Priorities:<br />DEX for accuracy and evasion<br /><br />STR for increased melee power and crit damage<br /><br />AGI for faster skill cooldowns and movement<br /><br />Recommended Gear:<br />Weapons: High-crit daggers or dual blades such as the Silent Fang<br /><br />Armor: Light armor sets with evasion, movement speed, and stealth bonuses<br /><br />Accessories: Use crit-enhancing rings and cooldown reduction items<br /><br />Enchants: Prioritize backstab damage and critical rate improvements<br /><br />Preparing for the Antharas Awakening Encounter<br />Antharas isn’t just another boss — he’s a world-ending force. When he awakens in the Dragon Valley Core, your team must be well-geared, highly coordinated, and fast to react.<br /><br />Minimum Requirements:<br />Level 55+ character<br /><br />Enhanced equipment (+6 or better)<br /><br />Access to Dragon Valley Dungeon – Core Chamber<br /><br />Awareness of global spawn timers for Antharas Awakening events<br /><br />Antharas Mechanics Breakdown<br />Antharas’ fight is split into distinct phases, each presenting unique hazards. Reacting appropriately to each mechanic can mean the difference between victory and a wipe.<br /><br />Phase 1: Earthquake Shockwaves<br />Giant AoE slams deal heavy earth damage<br /><br />Position around his flanks to avoid direct hits<br /><br />Use mobility skills to dodge and reposition<br /><br />Phase 2: Stone Golem Summons<br />Golems spawn in waves to protect Antharas<br /><br />Prioritize ranged and healer-type golems<br /><br />Shadowstrike is excellent for sniping key targets during this phase<br /><br />Phase 3: Awakened Rage<br />At 30% HP, Antharas enters an enraged state<br /><br />All attacks are faster and deadlier<br /><br />He unleashes Roar of Destruction, a massive AoE that can kill if not dodged<br /><br />Assassin Strategy: Shadowstrike in Action<br />Here’s how to leverage Shadowstrike in each phase for maximum impact:<br /><br />Engagement:<br />Use stealth or evasion skills to close in without drawing aggro<br /><br />Time your Shadowstrike for when crit buffs or debuffs are active on the boss<br /><br />Hit from behind to trigger maximum damage potential<br /><br />During the Fight:<br />Wait for openings between Antharas’ AoE attacks to move in<br /><br />Chain Shadowstrike with evasion or retreat abilities to minimize risk<br /><br />Use cooldown potions to maximize uptime on Shadowstrike<br /><br />Mob Phase Tactics:<br />Quickly eliminate stone golems to reduce pressure on your team<br /><br />Shadowstrike can one-shot key minions if timed correctly<br /><br />Avoid getting surrounded — always plan your escape route<br /><br />Teamplay Tips<br />Tanks should position Antharas so assassins have clear access to his rear<br /><br />Healers need to stay mobile to follow fast-moving DPS<br /><br />Communicate cooldown rotations and alert teammates when the rage phase begins<br /><br />Assign Shadowstrike users to minion control when needed<br /><br />Loot and Long-Term Gains<br />Victory against Antharas can earn you:<br /><br />Antharas Ring – A powerful crit-based accessory<br /><br />Dragon Scale Materials for crafting rare gear<br /><br />Blueprints for assassin-focused weapons<br /><br />Earth Essence Crystals to enhance Earth resistance or backstab damage<br /><br />The Antharas Cloak, a rare drop, grants stealth-related bonuses and is highly sought-after by rogue classes.<br /><br />Conclusion: Become the Shadow That Slays the Dragon<br />Lineage 2M: Shadowstrike of the Antharas Awakening is a high-stakes challenge where speed, precision, and strategy come together. The rogue classes excel in this fight, weaving through danger and delivering fatal strikes. Shadowstrike is more than just a skill — it's a statement of dominance in the art of assassination.<br /><br />If you’re ready to step into the shadows and &lt;a href=&quot; <span style="color:#aaa">removed link</span> "&gt;buy Lineage 2M Diamonds</a> take on one of the game’s greatest foes, this is your moment. Build wisely, strike decisively, and let the legend of your blade echo through the depths of Dragon Valley.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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                        <title>Introducing Our New EG4 Design Tool</title>
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                        <pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 17:35:31 +0000</pubDate>
                        <description><![CDATA[We’re excited to introduce the EG4 Design Tool, built to help professional installers and DIYers properly size their solar arrays and battery systems using system goals and historical energy...]]></description>
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                        <title>controller for 24K inside unit for sale</title>
                        <link>https://forum.eg4electronics.com/community/announcements-general/controller-for-24k-inside-unit-for-sale/</link>
                        <pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2026 22:37:26 +0000</pubDate>
                        <description><![CDATA[I have a controller that i would sell as my unit died early in life and it was totally my fault but they said i had to buy a whole new unit as they was not willing to sell me the main contro...]]></description>
                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I have a controller that i would sell as my unit died early in life and it was totally my fault but they said i had to buy a whole new unit as they was not willing to sell me the main controller board but a year later to my surprise i received a controller for the indoor unit today so if any one needs it i am willing to sell it as i called but they did not want me to send it back and told me to throw it away. I did offer to send it back but they wanted me to send it for free. Nope you screwed me now its my turn. So if anyone is interested i have one for sell for the ac/dc 24k heat pump</p>]]></content:encoded>
						                            <category domain="https://forum.eg4electronics.com/community/announcements-general/">General Announcements</category>                        <dc:creator>notmyday</dc:creator>
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                        <title>EG4 Monitoring System</title>
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                        <pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2025 21:54:44 +0000</pubDate>
                        <description><![CDATA[We are currently experiencing issues impacting our web and app monitoring systems. Our team is aware of the situation and is actively working on a solution. We will provide updates and confi...]]></description>
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						                            <category domain="https://forum.eg4electronics.com/community/announcements-general/">General Announcements</category>                        <dc:creator>EG4 Eric</dc:creator>
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                        <title>Wallmount 280Ah and 314Ah feet height</title>
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                        <pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2025 14:01:36 +0000</pubDate>
                        <description><![CDATA[What are the minimum and maximum feet height for these batteries? I don&#039;t see it listed in any of the literature.]]></description>
                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>What are the minimum and maximum feet height for these batteries? I don't see it listed in any of the literature.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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                        <title>Should I Go for the EcoFlow DELTA 3 Plus or Wait for a Better Deal?</title>
                        <link>https://forum.eg4electronics.com/community/announcements-general/should-i-go-for-the-ecoflow-delta-3-plus-or-wait-for-a-better-deal/</link>
                        <pubDate>Tue, 11 Nov 2025 13:03:48 +0000</pubDate>
                        <description><![CDATA[As everyone knows, it’s sale season but I don’t want to end up buying something cheap and regret it later. Especially when it comes to gears, quality really matters.I’ve been planning for qu...]]></description>
                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span>As everyone knows, it’s sale season but I don’t want to end up buying something cheap and regret it later. Especially when it comes to gears, quality really matters.</span><br /><br /><span>I’ve been planning for quite some time to buy the </span><b>EcoFlow DELTA 3 Plus 1024Wh 1800W Solar Generator</b><span>, since I absolutely love traveling. Even while traveling, I never compromise on my work I often have Zoom meetings and a heavy workload. By now, I’ve become quite used to managing both work and travel together, enjoying the views while staying productive.</span><br /><br /><span>However, I’m still a bit unsure about purchasing the </span><b>EcoFlow DELTA 3 Plus</b><span>, because with all the sale offers around, there are so many options available. I’ve currently shortlisted this one from the supplier below:</span></p>
<p><br /><a class="link link--external" href="https://offgridstores.com/collections/solar-generators-kits/products/ecoflow-delta-3-plus-1024wh-1800w-solar-generator" target="_blank" rel="nofollow ugc noopener">EcoFlow DELTA 3 Plus 1024Wh 1800W Solar Generator – Off Grid Stores</a></p>
<p><br /><span>Should I Go for the EcoFlow DELTA 3 Plus or Wait for a Better Deal?</span><br /><span>But if I can find a better brand or similar specs with higher quality, I’d definitely like to explore that before making the final decision.</span></p>]]></content:encoded>
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                        <title>Use battery for Hybrid mini split A/C</title>
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                        <pubDate>Fri, 17 Oct 2025 03:36:43 +0000</pubDate>
                        <description><![CDATA[I am building an RV electrical system and using a Hybrid mini split A/C 12k btu, my RV has a 96VDC 280A battery bank, can I use it to power the DC input of the A/C directly? I don&#039;t want to ...]]></description>
                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[<pre id="tw-target-text" class="tw-data-text tw-text-large tw-ta" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left" role="text" contenteditable="false" data-placeholder="Translation" data-ved="2ahUKEwiRz8mdo6qQAxXUBEQIHaEuEFYQ3ewLegQIDBAU" aria-label="Translated text: I am building an RV electrical system and using a Hybrid mini split A/C 12k btu, my RV has a 96VDC 280A battery bank, can I use it to power the DC input of the A/C directly? I don't want to use an inverter because it is quite noisy. Thanks."><span class="Y2IQFc">I am building an RV electrical system and using a Hybrid mini split A/C 12k btu, my RV has a 96VDC 280A battery bank, can I use it to power the DC input of the A/C directly? I don't want to use an inverter because it is quite noisy. Thanks.</span></pre>]]></content:encoded>
						                            <category domain="https://forum.eg4electronics.com/community/announcements-general/">General Announcements</category>                        <dc:creator>Phong Vo</dc:creator>
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                        <title>New Manufacturing Facility in Texas</title>
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                        <pubDate>Wed, 17 Sep 2025 01:36:33 +0000</pubDate>
                        <description><![CDATA[EG4 (Energy Access Innovations) opened a 310,000 square foot factory in Commerce, &lt;a href=&quot; removed link &quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noopener&quot;&gt;Texas. This facility aims to produce Amer...]]></description>
                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>EG4 (Energy Access Innovations) opened a 310,000 square foot factory in Commerce, &lt;a href=&quot; <span style="color:#aaa">removed link</span> " target="_blank" rel="noopener"&gt;Texas</a>. This facility aims to produce American-made solar products, create over <strong data-start="373" data-end="388">1,000+ jobs</strong>, and bolster U.S. energy independence.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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                        <title>EG4 App &amp; Monitoring Website Outage Notice</title>
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                        <pubDate>Wed, 11 Jun 2025 13:27:16 +0000</pubDate>
                        <description><![CDATA[We’re currently experiencing a temporary outage with the EG4 App and Monitoring Website. Our team is actively working to resolve the issue and get everything back up and running as soon as p...]]></description>
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