Exhibit 23.1



                                                                    EXHIBIT 23.1

                         Consent of Independent Auditors


We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statement (Form
S-8) pertaining to the Mueller Industries, Inc. Stock Option Agreements for
William D. O'Hagan, Michael O. Fifer and Robert J. Pasquarelli of our report
dated January 30, 2004, with respect to the consolidated financial statements
and schedule of Mueller Industries, Inc. included in its Annual Report (Form
10-K) for the year ended December 27, 2003, filed with the Securities and
Exchange Commission.


Memphis, Tennessee                      /s/ Ernst & Young LLP
March 2, 2004