What exactly are MPT Thermometers?

[Picobrew]

I just ordered 2 weldess therm fittings from weldlessfittings.com and now I am wondering what to do about thermometers. I was hoping to use my existing digital therms, but it doesn't look like that will work because the fitting requires an MPT connection. What is an MPT connection, and are there inexpensive digital therms that can work with it? I found some MPT therms on morebeer.com but they were $37 and non-digital.

 

[Poobah58]

MPT = Male Pipe Thread

 

[Picobrew]

MPT = Male Pipe Thread

So I need a thermometer that has 1/2" male pipe threads on it. This I actually understand .... now.. what can I do about my Taylor digital therms that are just "stick" thermometers? Is there a way to interface it to an MPT connection?

 

[BarleyWater]

I would think you could buy or fashion a thermowell and put the stick thermometer inside that.

Here's the first site I found that may have some. Thermowells and Head and Well Assemblies: Thermowells