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I have a 24x24 shop with well insulated walls and ceiling (8ft) and a 2 car garage door with insulated panels. I live in Mississippi, where temps and humidity in the high 90 degrees and percent are quite common. I need recommendations as to what type and size dehumidifier would be ideal for my situation. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks.
Dave Richey

I think you will be better off installing an air conditioner in your shop as a dehumidifier will put more hot air in there.

Maybe find a chart on google ?

I have air for comfort when I'm in, but I want the humidity removed. In our climate, the temp is not the problem, it's the toll the moisture takes on comfort and objects (even at low temps). There is a lot of validity in the "but, it's a dry heat" statement.
Thanks for the replies.

Duh. The answer I always give others is to Google it. : )
Here's a simplistic chart if anyone is interested.

http://www.lowes.com/cd_Dehumidifer+Buying+Guide_174021230_

MOVE your collection to the WEST-SOUTH WEST into a NEW Building! No problems out here as long as ALL Globes are in Secured Rings.

Padded secured globe rings. LOL

A little ground shaking ain't as bad as some of those Terdnados/Hurricanes & Flood Waters!

Well,around here the name for dehumidification used to be desert aire. I just tried a search,and it seems they may no longer be around. Check with an hvac person you trust and find out what hotels,and places with pools use,and it may help you with the issue you have. Mind you,it's not a cheap fix,but it can help preserve your collection.

DB, I like that solution the best. However, it is the least likely to happen. I moved back to MS from L.A. in 1990 when my son was born so that he could enjoy grandparents and vice versa. It's a little too late in life to uproot and start over, not to mention pricey. On top of tornadoes and hurricanes, I recently experienced hail-that was interesting. I never knew it could be so devastating.

Back to topic, such a small space doesn't require much of a unit, it seems.
Thanks again for the replies.

In a small space sprinkle the floor w/ kitty litter to absorb the moisture!
After a couple more Katrina's you might change your mind!

Just a note. Those little lowes dehumidifies work well,but only last a year or two.some of the older ones lasted longer,but these are built cheap.i have a guy here brings me one just about every year so I can reclaim the gas out of them before disposal.jfyi.

Thanks. Any info on what brands might last longer?

Being on the west coast with all the rain and humidity. I have a Maytag portable stand alone unit and we use it everyday. We have it in the bathroom and every time someone takes a shower we turn it on. Prevents condensation and mildew. Gets switched on five, six times a day for 15-20 minutes at a time. Have had it since 2005. Bought it at Home Depot for approx $500.00. It was their largest capacity (most expensive).

There are units specifically designed for basement uses. I'd check with a dealer in appliances rather than the big box stores.