EXHIBIT 23.1 CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in the registration statements on Form S-8 (File Nos. 33-37292 and 33-58550) of Unit Instruments, Inc. of our report dated July 12, 1996, appearing on Page 20 of this Form 10-K. Price Waterhouse LLP Costa Mesa, California July 12, 1996