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TonyNo
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Posted: May 15 2005 at 17:25 | IP Logged Quote TonyNo
I just finshed up a really quick addition to my system.

I recently bought a bunch of DS10A wireless door/window sensors from X10.com, and finally put one of them to use. With the washer control dial in the "load finished" position, I mounted the magnet to the dial, and put the switch on the panel, leaving room for the magnet to rotate past. I know know when a load is started and when it finshes by code added to announce this over the whole-house audio system!

I think I'll even have it send my cell phone a text message when I'm mowing the lawn!

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Posted: May 16 2005 at 04:17 | IP Logged Quote krommetje
I like the DS10A because you can also put a relay instead of the magnetic switch... Your idea is awsome... my washer is computer-controlled so your idea wouldn't work here But since there are status-leds I can attach an sm10 to it...

Cheers!
Peter   

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Posted: May 18 2005 at 20:56 | IP Logged Quote dhoward
That's a pretty slick idea Tony . I guess Im in the same situation as Peter though with the darn washer all electronic. I feel like I should already know this (my brain is turning to mush with all this house buying and selling going on), but what is an SM10?

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Posted: May 30 2005 at 19:44 | IP Logged Quote mustangcoupe
Dave,

I am assuming the SM10 is the Universal X-10 sender. by connecting up a light sensor to the input then you could get status from LED's.

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Posted: May 31 2005 at 16:07 | IP Logged Quote onhiatus
Europian version of the PowerFlash? http://www.x-10europe.com/alarminterface.htm
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Posted: June 01 2005 at 12:25 | IP Logged Quote dhoward
Ahhh, OK, makes sense now .

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