# Water Hammer

Water hammer is the noise/shockwave generated when water is suddenly stopped/cut off.

Over time it can damage your system doe to the shockwaves along the pipes.

### Source

[https://piperepair.co.uk/2020/07/06/water-hammer-what-it-is-and-how-you-can-stop-it/](https://piperepair.co.uk/2020/07/06/water-hammer-what-it-is-and-how-you-can-stop-it/) ([mirror](https://archive.jamesravey.me/archive/1669619500.014655/singlefile.html))