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are a few ideas off the top of my head, none as simple as just setting a
timer
when the washing is put on, but I guess you are looking for something
smarter
than that. What about some sort of noise/vibration sensor, i would have
thought
that it would be possible to have a vibration sensor read every minute and
when
it stops reading report that the wash is finished (of course there could be
a
problem if it is pausing between cycles, so maybe check for 5 consequtive
non-readings). If the machine has a see through window, then a PIR might
even do
the job, but I'm not sure about that. Final option is put a camera down
there
and just check on the TV to see if it is done. Just one thing to consider,
if
there is an announcement, then what happens if 'wifey' (don't think I'd get
away
with that particular term ;-) ) doesn't hear it, what would be nice is to
have
an LED flashing on the comffort keypads (bit like if there is a message) as
well.
Regards
Graham
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