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I purchased a 95 amp battery isolator and my alternator pushes 95 amps but I'm assuming that it may spike above that occasionally. Should I put a fuse between the two? I am only aware of 100 amp maxi fuses would that save the isolator for damage or do I need to purchase a battery isolator rated for a higher amperage?
 
Alternator output current is self-limiting and will not exceed its spec by much of a margin for long, and hence is very unlikely to damage the battery isolator. A 95A alternator is unlikely even to be able to blow a 100A fuse, which might take hours to react at 130A.

What the fuse might offer is a degree of protection against wiring burnout if the battery or main cables on one side of the isolator become short-circuited, and the battery on the other side dumps a heavy current through it. It's sufficiently unlikely though, that not many installers fit a fuse in that line. Also, the resistance should be kept as low as possible to ensure that the secondary battery receives full charging voltage even when there is load present.
 

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