EXHIBIT 23.1
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          CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM


   We consent to the incorporation by reference in this Registration
   Statement on Form S-8 of our reports relating to the financial
   statements of Franklin Electric Co., Inc. and management's report
   on the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting
   dated February 10, 2005, appearing in the Annual Report on Form 10-K
   of Franklin Electric Co., Inc. for the year ended January 1, 2005.


   /s/ DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP


   Deloitte & Touche LLP
   Chicago, Illinois
   May 9, 2005