Dorf Avanti Questions & Answers

I can not find a Dorf Avanti youtube, but this one is pretty close. external link  The Dorf Avanti has special seals, not standard o rings and they may come with the Cartridge kit. Also, if the cartridge is old or worn out the thing will leak regardless because the water comes from the old leaking cartridge I think.

These seals are more for smooth turning than retaining water so lubricate the originals with tap lubricant and put in a new genuine cartridge to stop the leak.

If you are not good at this you may end up with a kitchen full of water, e.g turn the main tap off before you start if no under sink taps.

Also, hopefully you can get the old cartridge out unbroken, take it to the plumbing shop to order the exact same thing and put the old one back thill the new one arrives up to three weeks later. Remember to put a plug in the sink so you grub screw does not go down the drain. If you can not get the exact cartridge than you will probably need to get a whole new tap. The cheap no name one probably do not have the option of spare parts but companies like Dorf do. Ask the plumbing shop for advice on which taps have spare parts for the long term.