Got my FC-187 today. Woohoo! BUT. The perc is pretty high up in the can. At least 1 cm. if I put the water level 1/8" above the perc, I get water in the MP. I like the look better than my deceased GB-187. The MP is much less wonky. The GB has a bigger base too 4 3/4". Vs 4 3/8" on the FC...