Site Access & Email Update — August 24, 2026

[hikarateboy]

 

We've identified and resolved an issue where some members were being blocked from accessing the site entirely. Our automated security system (firewall) was being overly aggressive and accidentally blocking legitimate users who triggered too many false positives during normal browsing.

If you were unable to access the site and it suddenly works again — this is why. You've been unblocked. The security thresholds have been adjusted to prevent this from happening to regular members going forward.

If you're still unable to reach the site, please have someone pass along your IP address to an admin so we can check. You can find your IP at https://whatismyip.com.

Regarding email notifications: We've also resolved an issue with outgoing emails (password resets, notifications, etc.) not reaching Gmail and other providers. If you previously requested a password reset and never received it, please try again — it should work now.

If you're still not receiving forum emails, please check your spam/junk folder first, and let us know if the issue persists.

— Ted / HFC Admin

[hamerhead]

WOOHOO!! Thanks, Ted! 

I thought the site was down again, so I didn't think too much of it - at first. Today I finally broke and emailed Kiz (Thanks again, Mike!) and then Ted (after Mike said the site was up). I've been binge-eating ice cream for a week and a half. Damn I need help.

Thanks again Ted and Kiz. My life can get back to normal now (after I lose 20 pounds....).

 

[BTMN]

Previously there were a couple things on the site map of the main page such as links to wiring diagrams and serial number information. Those are no longer available. Is it possible to readd them? 

Thanjs for the revamp!!!! 😎👍❤️🏁

 

 

Edited 2 hours ago by BTMN

[Dave Scepter]

20 minutes ago, BTMN said:

Previously there were a couple things on the site map of the main page such as links to wiring diagrams and serial number information. Those are no longer available. Is it possible to readd them? 

Thanjs for the revamp!!!! 😎👍❤️🏁

 

 

Gorgeous! 😍