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Originally Posted by LaRondo
As the water reduces while heated in the pot, the quotient/ratio of heat-energy vs heated element chances, so the water will evaporate at an accelerated pace as its volume reduces at the same supplied heat level.
The only ways to slow the acceleration is to turn the heat back or put a lid on ...  ... or cool off the heated element by adding cold water. |
But, range top burners are regulated. Granted, they're not regulated well, but it's true.
To the original poster, don;t forget that surface area is also a factor. 1 gallon of water at boiling temperature will dissipate faster in to the air in a 24" diameter pot than it will in a 12" diameter one.
My, there are all kinds of variables in this one!