Abstract: Pedestal-type tables are joined together along two planar edges by using two pairs of alignable spaced-apart openings in the table tops. A sleeve member includes a resilient circumferential constriction closely spaced from the terminal of the sleeve wherein a fastener is used to secure the sleeve within the opening in the table top. Cylindrical connector elements each includes circumferential recesses spaced from the terminal ends to releasably receive the resilient constrictions in the sleeve member to form releasable interconnection elements in the aligned openings in the table tops when the planar edges are disposed in a juxtaposed relation.

Abstract: The flue pipe for a combustion chamber of a hot air furnace passes through the hot air plenum and then passes through the cold air supply duct. Heat exchange fins are secured to a length of the flue pipe located within the hot air plenum and within the cold air supply duct to utilize the residual heat of the flue gases to heat the air flowing around the fins. The flue pipe extends to a chimney for exhausting the gases. A sensor is located for response to the temperature of the air heated by both the flue pipe passing through the hot air distribution header and the furnace itself for energizing a driven blower. A thermostat produces a command signal to deliver fuel to the furnace burners. The blower is energized when the temperature in the hot air plenum reaches a predetermined level.