Battery charger for 2 - 4S batteries

[rhgraphix]

Like the title says...

What is the best value charger if I am only going to charge 2 4S batteries at the same time. Also no power supplies. I want one that plugs directly into wall outlet at home

Thanks for the input

[LiPo Power]

http://www.rcplanet.com/DuraTrax_Ony...p/dtxp4245.htm

http://www.amainhobbies.com/product_info.php/cPath/1574_116/products_id/214203/n/Hitec-X4-AC-Plus-Four-Channel-AC-DC-Multi-Charger-6S-6A-50W-x-4

[tlandauer]

The Dura Trax only charges up to 3s, heads up.
You need to have a price threshold:
option #1, you can buy two chargers at a lower price per unit but they will only be powered by external DC power source.
Option #2,if you want to get a duo charger with AD/DC feature, and be able to charge up to 4s lipo, you could possibly pay more than option #1.

[rhgraphix]

Thanks for the info. That HiTec piece would work great. Not bad price at all...

[785boats]

rhgraphix.
That Hitec charger is only rated to 50W per channel. Although it's probably a good charger, it will not charge a 5000mah pack even at 1C. About 3.5 Amps is all it will charge at for that size pack.
If you are wanting to charge 2 packs together to save time, (I assume you are) then this one might be better. Basically the same charger under a different name, but rated to 80W per channel, and will charge at 7 amps. Slightly better than 1C. Cheaper too.

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/AC-DC-QUAD-4-Port-LiPo-Balancing-Battery-Charger-7Amps-320Watts-Like-HRC44167-/321101995382?pt=US_Radio_Control_Control_Line&hash=item4ac32b9d76&_uhb=1

I have no experience with either charger so I can't say whether they are good or bad.

All the best.
Paul.

[rhgraphix]

Thanks for the info. This is why I asked. I knew someone would know much more of the technical side.