The electric mahjong machine is not like the daily necessities we use every day, so when we buy the mahjong machine, we should not only consider the style and price of the mahjong machine , but also specifically look at the material, operating performance and brand of the mahjong machine . It is even more important to consider the after-sales service provided by the seller (this is very important). Only after comprehensive consideration in this way can we buy products that satisfy us.
For our consumers, how should we choose the most cost-effective and good quality mahjong machine among the many mahjong machine brands?
Step 1: Look at the surface of the mahjong table
A good mahjong machine is more particular about the appearance, such as the operation panel, table cloth, plastic frame, feet, etc. of the mahjong machine are all made of exquisite materials and thick
Step 2: Look at the internal structure
The internal structure of a good machine is finely assembled, and the seams are tightly sealed after assembly. It is not easy to be removed when it is moved by hand, and the material is smooth.
Step 3: Look at the shuffling speed
A good mahjong machine generally takes 30-50 seconds to shuffle cards (according to the normal time), too fast or too slow is not good.
If the speed is too fast, the manufacturer intentionally increases the speed of the motor in order to increase the selling point of the product. If the speed of the motor is too high, it will easily break down and reduce the service life; Materials, magnets play a very important role in the automatic mahjong machine, more or less will not work.
In fact, speed is not very important for the mahjong table. It takes at least 3-5 minutes to play the fastest round of mahjong. As long as the cards can be arranged within one minute, it can fully meet the entertainment requirements.
the fourth step: look at the noise
Home is no more than a mahjong parlor, you can make as much noise as you want. At home, we can't affect the neighbors in the neighborhood, and it's better not to affect the family members who are working or studying, so we should try to choose some mahjong machines with relatively low noise. Generally, the noise is acceptable at about 50 decibels.
Step five: Look at the mahjong tiles
Good mahjong tiles have bright colors, clear fonts, and smooth backs. Good tiles are generally solid, and ordinary ones are hollow. Hollow or solid, you can hear the cards by tapping them lightly.
Step 6: Look at brands and purchase channels
The easiest way for us to buy a mahjong machine is to directly look at the brand. Some miscellaneous machines do not have their own technology at all, and some are even refurbished machines. Now, the better brands on the market include Queyou, Shenhe, Quehou, Xuanhe, Paiyou, Sparrow, Guoxi...
When buying pipelines, we'd better choose a regular platform with after-sales guarantee, which is safer. Do not go to the store to buy in the market! There are really many refurbished mahjong machines on the market.
Of course, the mahjong machine is a large piece of furniture. In addition to the above-mentioned purchase reference opinions, it also needs to be combined with the actual situation, such as the space of your own home. Where to place the mahjong machine at home, if the home space is small, it is recommended to buy a folding mahjong table or a mahjong machine that can be used as a dining table. If you want to be a little more lazy or don’t have the skills to push cards, the roller coaster model is a good choice.
Style: folding style vs dining table style
At present, the latest mahjong machine is divided into two styles, folding style and dining table style.
1. Foldable
The biggest advantage of the folding mahjong machine is that it saves space very much, and it can be folded and placed on the wall when not in use. Now many designers have added pulleys to the base, making it more convenient to move and place the mahjong machine.
The disadvantage is that it needs to be unfolded every time it is used, which is troublesome. And if the mahjong is folded without taking it out, it is easy to cause the center of gravity to be unstable and roll over.
2. Table style
Image source: Quyou electric mahjong platform S500
Table-style mahjong machines generally have four uprights as supports, which have considerable stability and load-bearing capacity. They are equipped with a desktop board, which can be used for both eating and entertainment, saving space, and is convenient and trouble-free. For a family of three or four Home is very applicable.
The disadvantage is that if there are seven or eight people in your family eating, one table cannot be crowded. And if the frequency of playing mahjong is relatively high, then the leftovers may not be placed on the dining table, and it is troublesome to cover the lid every time after playing mahjong and use it as a dining table.
Of course, if your home is large enough, or has a separate mahjong room, you can buy whichever you like.
Push card: four-port model vs roller coaster model
There are two ways to push cards. The ordinary four-socket machine has more advantages in pushing speed, but the roller coaster model is indeed a good news for lazy people, and it can prevent some card players from pushing the cards too far and squeezing us. playing space.
1. Ordinary four-port model
Image source: Quyou electric mahjong platform S60Pro
Most of the mahjong machines in the chess and card room are ordinary four-socket machines, and their mahjong machines are all ejected from the one-time horizontal bar at the exit. The advantage is that the one-time pop-up is relatively fast, and the disadvantage is that it requires a process of manually pushing cards by yourself.
2. Roller coaster
The roller coaster mahjong machine is different from the ordinary four-socket machine. Its internal structure of the main machine has been greatly innovated. It uses a brand-new track card technology. The cards are released slowly from the exit like a roller coaster. formation. The advantage is that the shape is more beautiful, so that the card can be played in one step, eliminating the need for the player to push the card, and further liberating the hands. Compared with the four-socket machine, the disadvantage is that it takes a few seconds to wait for the card to be in place each time.
Tips for maintaining the mahjong machine
If you buy a mahjong machine but don’t know how to maintain it, then the life of the mahjong machine will be shortened. Here are some tips for maintaining the mahjong machine~
- The mahjong table needs to be kept clean. Generally, its panel can be opened after 500 hours of use. Use a small brush or other cleaning tools to clean the flannelette and the dust and dirt on the suede surface. For the track and curved corners of the board Can be cleaned with wax spray.
- Use the mahjong machine continuously for 5 hours and wipe it with a dry cloth.
- If the room is humid, pay more attention to ventilation.
- The slide bar of the card pusher is running inside the mahjong machine. The slide bar needs to be kept flexible to prevent rust. Lubricating oil can be used if necessary, but do not use excessive oil at will, otherwise it will be counterproductive.
- Mahjong tiles also need to be kept clean and can be cleaned with wax spray. During the epidemic, alcohol can also be used for sterilization.
- You can often use a small brush to brush the dust in the photoelectric switch on the card pusher to avoid too much dust accumulation and affect the sensitivity.
- The machine has been used for a long time. If necessary, professionals can replace the green flannel on the table to avoid the accumulation of dust and the growth of bacteria.