disclosed is an absorber system for absorbing pressure shocks and fluid volume shocks in a fluid system . in particular , the absorber system includes a housing with a joint for insertion within a fluid system , wherein the housing interior is in fluid communication with fluid in the fluid system . as such , when a pressure and / or fluid volume shock is developed within the fluid system , fluid is forced into the housing via the joint . a membrane is disposed within the housing in such a way that the fluid impacts the membrane which , in response , flexes to absorb and control the pressure and / or fluid volume shock within the fluid system . the absorber system , thus , controls pressure and / or fluid volume shock within a system and can prevent water hammer and other problems which can result from the development of pressure and / or fluid volume shock .