[MarkyC4]

It's normal for water to still be in the bottom, since the funnel piece doesn't touch all the way down

Some tips/common issues:

1. Make sure the base is screwed on tight. An air leak could cause water to be left (and burnt coffee) 2. The gasket on the top chamber could need replacing (try wrapping a towel tightly around the seam if you can't get a gasket easily/quickly) 3. The coffee could be packed too tightly 4. The bottom chamber could have water above/in line with the safety valve. This will cause the safety valve to leak water 5. Clogged filters in the top chamber or funnel piece

Not a moka expert, I just live near Woodbridge