If you can taste it, throw it out. Any THC cartridge that has a burnt flavor, a metal aftertaste, or that makes you cringe is a good sign that the cartridge is counterfeit. These “off-flavors” should not be present and may indicate that it has contaminants or other additives that are causing a bad reaction when heated up into vapor.
How to tell if a vape cartridge is bad?
The appearance of a vape cartridge can be a good indicator when trying to determine if it has gone bad. If the liquid is discolored in any way or has changed into some shade of brown, your vape cartridge has gone bad and should be tossed out.
What's in a vape cartridge?
The chamber of a vape cartridge is filled with a THC- or cannabidiol (CBD)-dominant concentrate, and some producers will reintroduce terpenes that had been removed from the distillation process. (Gina Coleman/Weedmaps)
Are a vape cartridges still viable?
A vape cartridge is still viable as long as cannabis distillate still fully covers the small, circular holes at the bottom of its inner steel “straw.” These holes are clearly visible through the glass walls, and the moment they become uncovered and exposed to the open air, you should stop vaping your cartridge.
How do disposable cannabis vape cartridges work?
Most disposable cannabis vape cartridges feature glass walls, making it easy to visually verify the level of cannabis distillate remaining in your cart. A vape cartridge is still viable as long as cannabis distillate still fully covers the small, circular holes at the bottom of its inner steel “straw.”
How do you know if a cartridge is good?
Any THC cartridge that has a burnt flavor, a metal aftertaste, or that makes you cringe is a good sign that the cartridge is counterfeit. These “off-flavors” should not be present and may indicate that it has contaminants or other additives that are causing a bad reaction when heated up into vapor.
Does vape cartridge go bad?
Technically, a vape cartridge will never spoil, but it won't taste very good anymore. It also probably won't produce any effects, so there's no real benefit to puffing on an expired product. However, if taste or aroma don't give it away, maybe the appearance will.
How dark should a cart be?
Cartridge discoloration affects all cannabis and hemp by-products. Not only THC vapes, but CBD and delta 8 vapes, can also become discolored. In most cases, the best color for cartridge oil is a transparent hue of light yellow or amber color, close to the shades of lemonade to honey.
When should you throw out vape cartridges?
If the liquid is discolored in any way or has changed into some shade of brown, your vape cartridge has gone bad and should be tossed out.
Do cartridges expire?
Yes, the cannabis oil in cartridges will degrade over time, making for a pretty unpleasant and non-potent smoking experience.
What is the shelf life of a vape cartridge?
If you keep your vape cartridges cool and in the dark, they should maintain their potency for about six months to a year.
Are carts good after the expiration date?
After their expiration date, carts will begin to lose both potency and flavor. The longer after they’ve expired, the more bitter and weak your cann...