Why do your pipes sometimes bang when you turn off your faucet?

2 You might have encountered the phenomenon: You have a faucet running, for instance, while filling your bathtub, and quite a bit of water is flowing out. Then you want to stop the flow and quickly turn the valve to block the water. Suddenly, in the very moment you close the valve, you hear a … Continue reading Why do your pipes sometimes bang when you turn off your faucet?