EXHIBIT 23.1

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS

We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statements of
Pameco Corporation listed below of our report dated April 21, 2000, except for
the Subsequent Event Section of Note 4 as to which the date is May 18, 2000,
with respect to the consolidated financial statements and schedule of Pameco
Corporation included in this Annual Report (Form 10-K) for the year ended
February 29, 2000.

Registration Statement No. 333-33939 on Form S-8, dated August 19, 1997 and
related Prospectus.

Registration Statement No. 333-43849 on Form S-8, dated January 7, 1998 and
related Prospectus.


                                /s/ Ernst & Young, LLP

Atlanta, Georgia

May 18, 2000