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There are several reason why the Plumbing will bang when a toilet is flushed. The most common cause is something called water hammer or hydraulic shock. it is caused by a sudden increase in water pressure. Another cause is air in the pipes.

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hydraulic shock (water hammer)

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Air trapped in pipe.

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