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Do I have to disconnect solar panel ?

My solar panel is connected to my leisure battery directly. My starter battery is not connected to it. But when I start and run my diesel engine, the alternator will start charging both batteries together, Will this damage anything if I don't disconnect the solar panel, or should I not start engine until I have removed solar panel? I have a Victron Smart controller 15/75 mppt fitted to panel.

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Just go ahead and start engine. Batteries will not care if charging comes from panels or from alternator (or any other source for that matter).

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