I didn't realize that they closed the main store a little over a year ago and focused primarily on online and industrial sales. This place was great over the years to just browse and find random electronic connectors and stuff. I used to like how the staff was always there to help with anything you needed. I ended up ordering the plug I needed and googling to see if I could make it work. read more

Always loved this place even though it was 20 miles away. Sad that they closed their Fullerton store. If you want to support a functioning and open retail electronics store in Orange County, CA look into JK Electronics on Westminster Blvd at the 405 freeway. read more

This is probably not the kind of store the general public is going to need to shop in every day (or every month, or maybe even every year). However, that being said, it is really nice to have a good electronics shop where all of these things are available when you need them. If you don't shop at these places and keep them alive, then don't complain when Amazon takes over the world... I browsed around and found plenty of wires/cables, connectors, lights/LEDs, electronic hobby kits, cameras/video, tools, solder, PCB supplies - the whole gamut of electronics. There was even a little bit of 'surplus' scattered around the store, which is always interesting. Anyway- if you need it, and it is an electronic component, they probably have it. read more

Orvac Electronics - So. Many. Cables and wires. - Electronics Near Me - Fullerton, California

They told me no more electronic parts sales. They changed totally not to sell parts replacement and it's been for a while.

I was told by the old guy at Cannings ACE Hardware to check with Orvac. Which by the way experience and wisdom with that man at ACE. Recognized my project needed special supplies. So we went to Orvac and found a you man stocking shelves. I described what I needed in vague terms asking home to visualize the scenario. He recognized what I was saying and said I think we have what you are looking for and walked me to the other side of store and showed me all of the available cable ducts. He said if it was going to get painted he had some almond colored ducts that were on sale. Orvac has a lot of your electronic supplies and yes there is always inter web but service matters and they hire the right attitude to help. Stop by and give patronage to a local business that has been around for decades. read more

Orvac Electronics - No more communication cables free hanging from the gables. Soon to be painted. - Electronics Near Me - Fullerton, California

On April 28, 2023, Orvac Electronics in Fullerton CA off of Orangethorpe Ave is closing to the public. They will remain a supplier for commercial businesses. I read a written notice on their front door explaining this fact on April 27, 2023. Thus I went shopping at Orvac for the last time. I must have been buying electronics stuff there for 30+ years. Sorry to see them shut down to the public. Roger Louie, computer nerd, Electronics Hobbiest since the days of Altair 8080 as reviewed in Popular Electronics. read more

Was a great place unfortunately they have revamped there business. They do longer sell to the public. I have a commercial account and they won't even sell to me anymore. I'm not actually sure how this works? Unfortunately there other location does not have a good inventory read more

If your looking for electronic parts this is the place to go. The have a good supply of parts. I've found the employees to helpful. read more

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Had never heard of this place before the employee at Frys Electronics told us we should try looking for what we needed there although they didn't have what we needed the older gentleman at the back of the store was awesome he helped us look online for what we were looking for great customer service experience very helpful read more

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Great place for all kinds of electronic components. Service is OK. But there are few places nowadays to get electronic components and Orvac is a great store to have around. read more

I absolutely love the store. They have everything from A-to-Z that you could want when it comes to electronics. They have all your audio &video needs. They have home security surveillance business surveillance. They have all types of wall mount racks for your electronic needs they have stand up racks absolutely everything you can imagine. They also have indoor and outdoor PA systems and some of the best employees around. Everyone here is very knowledgeable and friendly and able to help you with any questions that you may have. I would definitely recommend Orvac to anyone that is in the electrical business or any other type of installation business. read more

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Great place when seeking electronic equipment, components, speaker. They also have hard to find products . Along With being very knowledgeable. read more

The place pretty much going out of existence, and only offering large scale industrial parts. There is now no showroom no isles of parts, the place is about as big as my kids bedroom - the days of Orvacs is over. If your lookign for parts maybe try Ham Radio Outlet or MicroCenter in Tustin. But yeah if you are expecting to find resisters, wire, switches and or connectors you will be surely disappointed - gone of the way of shopping for componets and connectors in the style of Frys Electronics & Radio Shack. I deleted all their info from my phone as the even the guy at the counter said to go somewhere else. read more

This store has everything you could possibly need in any type of electronic item I highly recommend seeing them. It's a great experience and just to look at all the stuff they have it's mine boggling and the staff is very knowledgeable about everything you will not be disappointed trust and believe. let's just say RadioShack ain't got nothing on this company. read more

I LOVE THIS PLACE! Talk about having EVERYTHING you need for your electronics' needs! From tools to every switch created by Humanity, they've got it all in here. As we created three new labs at our College, we found ourselves going to Home Depot or Fry's Electronics, and it was a pain, so one day I checked Orvac and I've never gone anywhere for my electrical, electronics and network need! RECOMMEND. read more

Electronic parts, supplies and tools superstore! Everything the hobbies tor professional could want for all your component, wiring, and specialized tools needs. This place is the 'Nerd playground supreme'! read more

What kind of electronica store a store that specifically sells electronics and technologically advanced components......What kind of joke of a store does not have a return tracking system like every single other store that I have gone into in the last 10 years?!?! The shortest return policy in the history of this millennium in addition to the fact that it's virtually impossible to return something because THIS STORE IS ON ITS LAST LEG - They will 100% certainly be out of business soon because in the year 2020 when you sell the very components that you fail to use to track receipts that means you will not longer be around much longer Every online store offers the same stuff at 80% less with better and free returns. . . Anything is better than not taking a return and your own packaging with a credit card that I purchased the return on lololol. read more

So we're from Lakewood and we were driving around cuz we dropped into a couple places where the hubby gota speaker box and then we needed some other electronic pieces to complete his stereo.. one of the guys recommended this place at the place where we got the speaker box. and it was actually everything we were looking for I'm impressed they have everything you need and more and hard-to-find parts O man and there items are clean. they're new they're not Dusty like other places especially during covid sweet... it's a must go to thank you very much I believe the guy who helpwd the hubby name was LJ or RJ thank you for having what we need... It's appreciated we will definitely be back.. read more

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Not a store that I come to very often, but the few times that I do come, we find what we need and for a good price. The store itself is a decent size with shelf after shelf of what I find to be a nicely organized and labeled supplies of what you will need. The staff has been very friendly each time I have come in. There is a bathroom here (which is nice) you just need to get a key from the employee. I am not one electronically knowledgable, but on occasion I do come with my boyfriend and I find it fun to walk the isles and see all that they have. read more

Tremendous customer service! I walked in about a half hour til closing and was asked if I needed help finding something. I explained my situation and was helped by none other than the owner himself. He went out of his way, in my opinion, to give me what I needed. When he could have had an employee handle me. In the process i learned he is the owner and son of the founder. This business has been there in the same spot since 1955 and my own father shopped there for all his electronic needs. This is what business is about. Not the big box stores where someone has muted knowledge, if any, of what they sell. I'll continue going to Orvac's for everything I can and help keep this business going for another 50 years. read more

This is one of the last hold outs for people that love working with electronics.. I cant think of anywhere else you can buy diodes, resistors, capacitors, and all sorts of other electronic components. This is most definitely NOT radio shack if that's what you're thinking. There are some great people that work here and i've seen on many occasions that people bring in some random gizmo they're trying to fix and the people behind the counter can help out and try to get that gizmo working again. This is a great place to check out and just browse the aisles and think of projects to work on.. read more

They're incredibly helpful here! I'm barely getting started in electronics and was working on an arduino project, the employees quickly helped me find the parts that I needed and even gave me a guide on getting started in electronics. I'm a student at CSUF so I'll definitely be coming here in the future. read more

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Ok Rarely "Yelp" but after the great service I received from "Fabian" in the LED dept I needed to share. This guy went out of his way to assure I was satisfied and knew how to complete my project so I had to give props. Thanks Fabian couldn't of completed the complicated LED situation without Ya. HB guy read more

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I'm glad this Store was recommended to me, it's closer than JK electronics in Garden Grove for me and they have just as much selection if not more. The prices here are ok, what I like is there active displays they have of switches and gauges. I'll definitely be back. read more

Absolutely outlandish prices nowadays. Crazy! I have bought an item at Marvac and paid under $1 and had Orvac say $5 or $6 with a straight face. Ridiculous. I wish they would stop doing that. read more

These guys know their stuff! Helped me get an external power supply solution for my VR 360 camera. Thanks guys! read more

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This place has everything you didn't know you needed plus the things that you needed as well. Although not necessarily for the everyday consumer and geared more for bulk or contractors there are items here for everyone! The prices are unbeatable and if they are beat elsewhere they will work with you on prices (within reason). Without a doubt you should swing on in and wander the aisles aimlessly and I guarantee you won't leave empty handed. read more

Got my replacement battery for my home security system here. They have a wide selection for all your electrical needs and some. Highly recommend this place! read more

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Great place for all electeonic products.Great prices and heloful staff.!!!! Brent Johnson read more

+Orvac is great! +Knowledgeable employees that don't make you feel like an idiot. read more

I was out of town and on the hunt for an ethernet cable , i wanted to watch movies on my hotel TV . I went to the major stores walmart and Target i was so surprised they didnt have one . I pulled up to Orvac , i was in the store for 2 mins and found one . read more

Awesome little store that's well stocked for any kind of electronics stuff you're looking for. Went to try to find a desoldering pump when other stores let me down this one did not. Associates pointed me in the right direction and were friendly. Thank you read more

Great store with a wide variety of goods! I'm sure you'll find what you're looking for as I did. Great customer service as soon as you walk through the door and was able to find the charger I've been struggling to find anywhere. Thanks again and appreciate y'all read more

Orvac Electronics - Electronics Near Me - Fullerton, California

I was happy to see this place after Fry's folded. This place is like Fry's, only better in my humble opinion.

This is the holy grail for nerds and geeks and techno junkies. Its electronic wonderland! Ok first off this ain't Fry's or Best buy this is a REAL electronics hardware store. And Radio Shack doesn't even come close the great Mom & Pop electronic that is Orvac. So don't come here looking for a 72" flat screen or a new computer. But if you need parts for them they can help you out. You need something electric you can't find any where else? Then come to Orvac Electronics. I've been a loyal customer for over 20 years! Need a capacitor for your ceiling fan? Need some crimpers for your 12 pin connector? Connections for your stereo or TV? Need a diode for your mad science project? Need a needle for your turntable? Electric line trace? Shrink sleeve and solder sleeves for waterproof connections? How a bout a some DIY LED's for your secret project? Wire for your home surveillance system? Switches for the bait well on your boat? Speaker wire? Best prices around? These are a few of the items I have purchased here over the years. You need it they got it! They have components, lamps, and switches, cases, cable, stereo parts, speakers,, 19" rack parts, phone cable, teleco parts, LEDs, wire, battery holders, small tools, soldering irons, breadboards, audio equipment and supplies, connectors, speaker and mic cable, car stereo cooling fans, patch cables, CCTV, PWR, buttons, boards, meters, dials, tape, diodes, plugs, magnets, electronic tools, supplies, bulk wire, networking supplies, racks, speaker fabrication supplies, bench-top tech gear, glue, tools, connectors and every do-hickey you could possible want, but then there's more, so much MORE! The staff is very friendly and eager to help. So don't be afraid to ask questions no matter how simple or technical these guys love a challenge. This is the place to go for expert advice, and parts. I'll be back! read more

As you might have read, eons ago, when I was moving, the scam artists at 3 Guys Moving absolutely trashed a bunch of vintage electronics that I had during a move. Fast-forward years later, and I take my late 50's early 60's Magnavox Record Player Console to Patrick and the boys at Orvac... So I take the handy cart out in their lot and roll my record player on in... Patrick and another gent take a few looks at it and the cartridge + needle, which I figured needed to be replaced. Within a few seconds, Patrick had the arm cartridge connection dislodged and had the needle ready-to-order. His partner then came back into the mix and they pushed the cartridge and needle back in its "seat" and to me -- it looked as good as new. Being the honest and hardworking geniuses that they are, they asked me to take the console home, fire it up with some Chuck Berry (okay, so I added that part), and let them know if it's fixed. If it is, great -- if not -- they could order my new needle for me. Sure enough, I get home, throw on "Brown Eyed Handsome Man," and the console is kicking in Hi-Fi Sound (remember that stuff?)! Thanks boys, for saving me time, money, and being honest and hard-working and great at your job -- I am forever an Orvac customer because of the treatment I received. read more

I'm Done. This used to be a great place to shop, and still is until you get ASSAULTED by 3-6 people in 10 minutes asking if you "need help". Hey! If I needed help, I would ASK for some. Even Fry's is a more pleasant experience. read more

I'm keeping it simple, good prices and good service. Totally recommend for electronic

I can't think of a better place for a "tech-geek" like me to shop. They have great stuff to make gadgets and finish projects. The best part is the staff like "Jimmy" who has the know how and patience to deal with eccentric people like me. This place has been there for over 50 years and I hope it will for at least 50 more. read more

Orvac is one of those places that shouldn't exist any more, but it does! It's an old fashioned style electronics store, the type that you can lose yourself in for hours. Sure they have components, and lamps, and leds, and switches, and cases, and every do-hickey you could possible want, but then there's more! Cable, stereo parts, speakers, tools, 19" rack parts, phone cable, teleco parts, and yet there is still more! No really, remember the old surplus stores, with the boxes of electronic goodies you could dig through, yep they have those, it's a trip back in time. They actually have even more stuff, plan on spending a hour at least to check everything out. But the best part, the staff! How many places still say "Hi" as you walk in the door, and can I help you find anything? Even better, the people who work there know their products and are more than happy to help you find a solution to a problem. I have been shopping at Orvac for 20 years, and the still surprise me with what they have. Recommended. read more