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[–] Multiplexer@discuss.tchncs.de 6 points 6 days ago (1 children)

Advice seems to be to put a teaspoon in.
Or a little wooden utensil if you are nervous about the metal.

[–] yakko@feddit.uk 7 points 6 days ago (1 children)

Something wooden would do it. Nucleation points to promote normal boiling

[–] Kolanaki@pawb.social 5 points 6 days ago (1 children)

The tap water in the US is usually dirty enough that it has plenty of nucleation points.

[–] yakko@feddit.uk 8 points 6 days ago

Safety first, then talking shit about America 👷🏻‍♂️