How do pipes not burst when you turn off a faucet. Shouldnt all that stopped up water build up pressure and explode?

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How do pipes not burst when you turn off a faucet. Shouldnt all that stopped up water build up pressure and explode?

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That phenomenon is called a water hammer and despite what some people are posting is an actual problem.

[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Water_hammer](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Water_hammer)

You are absolutely correct is noting that the momentum of the fluid will cause a pressure spike.

One way to mitigate this is with a water hammer arrestor: [https://www.familyhandyman.com/plumbing/plumbing-repair/how-to-use-water-hammer-arresters-to-stop-banging-water-lines/](https://www.familyhandyman.com/plumbing/plumbing-repair/how-to-use-water-hammer-arresters-to-stop-banging-water-lines/)