content: This item worked well for the first run. It is reconditioned item but it is well worth a try. The carpet dried quicker than I thought. The water took buckets of dirty particles out of my carpet and now it is very nice. Simply, happiness. I didn't go for less than $100 retail model because it wasn't flexible. #1, you can add a hose with this model. #2, amp is 7.2. More amp is better suction power. Anyway, I saved some money on this. I hope it lasts for a while.