Simple power transformer current question

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Is the rated current of a winding simply a statement of the maximum allowable current draw or is this the amount that will be supplied to the circuit regardless of its requirements?
Simply put, is it OK to use a transformer rated at 130mA in a circuit that only requires 90mA of current?
6.3V windings are commonly rated at 2A or more. What if less current is required for the heaters?
I know there's more to this. Please excuse my ignorance.

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Topic - Simple power transformer current question - LowRedMoon 19:38:47 11/15/06 (2)

Re: Simple power transformer current question - Tom Bavis 19:46:39 11/15/06 (1)

Excellent. Thank you! (nt) - LowRedMoon 19:51:55 11/15/06 (0)

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