MiniBrew Mash Tun Conversion Problem

[ckresge]

This is probably a dumb question, but I'm drawing a blank tonight. I recently acquired two MiniBrew HLTs. I'd like to convert one to a mash tun. The problem I'm having is that I have no idea how I'm going to install the false bottom. It's a typical domed one like this:

The issue is that the MiniBrew has a 1/2" threaded port for a ball valve:

How can I attach the tube from the false bottom elbow to the port if there is no way for me to install some sort of internal threaded fitting? Oh, and no, I can't just buy and use the false bottom made for the MiniBrew mash tun. Their mash tun has a ledge near the bottom that their false bottom rests on, but their hot liquor tank doesn't have the ledge. Any ideas?

 

[dzlater]

Put a hose barb on the ball valve, and use a piece of tubing.

 

[brewmasterorr]

Of the thread is full port then you can screw in from the inside or the outside. So you would add a nipple to the inside and a ball valve on the outside. If it's not full port then you may want to consider finding some food grade adhesive to glue a nipple on.

 

[ckresge]

It's not full port- that's the problem. I'll look into gluing on a nipple. Thanks.