Why are isolators necessarily provided on the supply side of the circuit breaker? All Questions › Why are isolators necessarily provided on the supply side of the circuit breaker? 0 Vote Up Vote Down Chetan Shidling Staff asked 4 years ago I need short information. 1 Answers 0 Vote Up Vote Down Chetan Shidling Staff answered 4 years ago Isolators are provided in the substation to disconnect the circuit for maintenance. Isolators are operated only at no load.