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+## Description:
+
+
+**Related issue (if applicable):** fixes <link to issue>
+
+**Pull request in [esphomedocs](https://github.com/OttoWinter/esphomedocs) with documentation (if applicable):** OttoWinter/esphomedocs#<esphomedocs PR number goes here>
+**Pull request in [esphomelib](https://github.com/OttoWinter/esphomelib) with C++ framework changes (if applicable):** OttoWinter/esphomelib#<esphomelib PR number goes here>
+
+## Example entry for YAML configuration (if applicable):
+```yaml
+
+```
+
+## Checklist:
+  - [ ] The code change is tested and works locally.
+  - [ ] Tests have been added to verify that the new code works (under `tests/` folder)
+
+If user exposed functionality or configuration variables are added/changed:
+  - [ ] Documentation added/updated in [esphomedocs](https://github.com/OttoWinter/esphomedocs)