CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS



We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statement
(Form S-8 No. 33-00000) pertaining to the Mueller Industries, Inc. 1994 Stock
Option Plan and 1994 Non-Employee Director Stock Option Plan of our report
dated February 14, 1994, with respect to the consolidated financial statements
and schedules of Mueller Industries, Inc., included and/or incorporated by
reference in its Annual Report (Form 10-K) for the year ended December 25,
1993, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.



                                        ERNST & YOUNG



Wichita, Kansas
July 15, 1994