Basement Dehumidifiers

1) How much "surge" does the unit pull when it first comes on? In essence, does the dehumidifier need it's own designated outlet, or can it share one w/ a sump pump (of course, the opposite question could be poised regarding can the outlet for the sump pump be shared w/ the dehumidifier..)?
2) I have done my own quick math w/ the information provided on the website, but could you please tell me in your professional opinion if this device is what I need, or something different? The target area is an unfinished pit basement, 1500 sq ft w/ 9ft ceilings (so 13.5k cu ft) in Lexington, KY. Avg temp is ~62'F (low as 50 in winter, 70 in summer) down there. Usually has humidity level 70-80%, but w/ our recent deluge of rain got as high as 90% (I exercise down there...a 5 mile run at that humidity SSUUUUUUCCCCCKKKKSSSS!). I plan on draining the reservoir directly into our sump pump pit.

I certainly appreciate your time and efforts.

Hello again kcharned,

As regards your first question, the maximum amp surge from the basement dehumidifier is 6.58 amps.

For the second question, I would suggest at least 1.5 air exchanges per hour, which would be 337.5 cfm.

Thanks,

Rod

I see...thank you very much for the info.