EQ5 pro on wooden tripod.

[bosun21]

I am looking at buying a wooden tripod tripod for my EQ5 pro mount. On the control box it has a metal connection (earth) on the rear which connects to the steel tripod leg. This would not be possible with a wooden tripod. I can’t find a schematic for the circuitry and just want to ensure that all will be well apart from losing the earth. Thanks.

[Albir phil]

Hi I have the same mount, you can use it on wood no problem, I have had mine attached to a piece of wood on my piller for 3 years with no problem 👍

[Steve Ward]

My HEQ5Pro sat atop a 14' high wooden pier for about eight years without issue and now sits on a wooden Berlebach Planet ... 😏

[bosun21]

Thank you @Steve Ward, @Albir phil, that’s all I wanted to hear.