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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Answer 1

Inlet water pressure is normally limited by pressure regulator valve. Typical homes will have it set at 60 psi or so which means the pressure in the pipes will never exceed that value. Most pipe is rated for much higher pressures so there’s no reason to expect pipes to rupture unless they’re damaged or corroded.