EXHIBIT 23.1 - CONSENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP

We consent to the incorporation by reference in this Registration Statement on
Form S-8 of our report dated May 18, 1995 with respect to the consolidated
financial statements and financial statement schedule incorporated by
reference or included in the Annual Report on Form 10-K of Zurn Industries,
Inc. for the year ended March 31, 1995.

                                       /s/ Ernst & Young LLP


Erie, Pennsylvania
February 7, 1996



































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