How long does a cart last?
Two different questions hide in here: how many puffs you get, and how long the oil stays good. Both answered.
Short puffs in a full gram, give or take. Pull length changes everything.
How many puffs are in a gram?
A full gram is usually somewhere around 300 short puffs. A half gram is about 150. Those numbers assume two to three second pulls. Long, hard pulls can cut them in half.
For most people that works out to a few weeks for a full gram with a couple of puffs a day, or about a week for someone who uses it all evening.
Do carts expire?
Cannabis oil does not spoil the way food does, but it does degrade. THC slowly converts to CBN, which is less potent and more sedating, and terpenes evaporate, so the flavor fades and the oil thickens.
Unopened and stored well, a cart stays close to its label for about a year. Opened and used, plan on using it within six months for the best taste. Legal products carry a packaging date, so you can count from there.
How to tell a cart has gone off
| What you notice | What it means | Still usable? |
|---|---|---|
| Oil turned dark amber or brown | THC oxidizing into CBN | Yes, weaker and sleepier |
| Flavor is flat or harsh | Terpenes have evaporated | Yes, less pleasant |
| Oil is thick and barely moves | Terpene loss plus cold | Warm it in your hand, pull slowly |
| Cloudy, crystals or separated layers | Could be contamination | Toss it |
| Smells like burnt plastic or chemicals | Coil burnt or oil spoiled | Toss it |
How to store a vape
Three enemies: heat, light and air. Keep the cart upright so oil stays off the mouthpiece, at room temperature, out of direct sun, and never in a hot car. If you are going to leave it for weeks, keep the cap on.
- 1Upright
Keeps oil on the coil and off the airway.
- 2Room temperature
Not the fridge, not the dashboard. 60 to 75°F is ideal.
- 3Dark
A drawer beats a windowsill. UV light breaks down THC.
- 4Capped
Air dries out terpenes. Cap it between sessions.
A full gram, charged and ready
Every Legacy Genetix all-in-one holds a full gram of 90 percent plus THC oil, so you get the full puff count, not half of it. They are sold only through Wellgreens. You can order delivery or find a Wellgreens store.
1 gram, 90% plus THC. Charged and ready.
A full gram, every single time.
Legacy Genetix is sold and delivered by Wellgreens, a licensed California cannabis retailer. Batch THC is on every label. For adults 21 and older.
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Quick answers
How many puffs are in a 1 gram cart?
Roughly 300 short two to three second puffs. Long pulls use oil faster and can cut that number in half.
How long does a half gram cart last?
About 150 short puffs. For someone taking a few puffs a day, that is one to two weeks.
Do vape carts expire?
They degrade rather than spoil. Sealed and stored well, a cart stays close to its label for about a year. Once opened, use it within six months for the best flavor and potency.
Is it safe to use an old cart?
If the oil is just darker and thicker, it is weaker but fine. If it is cloudy, has crystals or separated layers, or smells chemical or burnt, throw it away.
How should I store a vape cart?
Upright, at room temperature, out of sunlight and with the cap on. Heat, light and air are what degrade the oil.
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