[rfuerst911sc]

Hey guys I am working on getting our basement cleaned up and organized . It's aprox 1600 s.f. with concrete walls on 3 sides and 2x6 wall on the 4th wall . Only the studded wall is insulated . Entry/exit is via a 36 " steel door and a 8 ' overhead garage door . Floor is concrete . Knock on wood no rain water leaks .

I want to add a dehumidifier as it is quite humid here in Georgia . I have a great spot on the studded back wall that I can run tubing/hose by drilling a hole to outside to drain . I am not interested in having to empty a bucket every few days . Just want it to drain outside . Any recommendations on brand and size ? I see they are rated by pints of water removed per day . Some are 50 pints some are 70 and up .

Is it better to get bigger than needed ? Or smaller ? I am thinking it will run in spring and summer but not the fall and winter . Is that what you guys do ? And do you go to big box store to purchase ? Online ? Other ? Any advice is appreciated . I have two gun safes in the basement that I currently use desiccant to keep them dry . So far so good but it would be better with the space being drier .