nethotrical

Nethotrical is a technology term that originated in the modding community of the sandbox video game Minecraft. It describes a class of custom circuitry that exploits high temperatures in the Nether to power advanced mechanisms without the need for conventional energy sources such as redstone or fuel. The concept was first introduced by the developer group NetFlux in 2015 when they released the NetHotMod, a set of add-ons that added new blocks and items to the Nether biomes. The core idea is that certain materials, such as heated obsidian and magma blocks, generate a flow of thermal energy that can be harnessed by specially engineered conduits. When connected to a device, the nethotrical conduit converts this heat into electrical current, effectively creating a pseudo‑electric power supply inside the Nether environment.

Practical applications of nethotrical designs include automated farms, autonomous mob generators, and large‑scale mining operations. In addition, nethotrical circuits have been combined with traditional redstone logic in a practice known as “heat‑linked redstone.” This hybrid approach allows instance builders to create timed machines that rely solely on Nether heat and do not require external power blocks such as furnaces or generators. Because of its reliance on high temperatures, nethotrical infrastructure is highly susceptible to fire damage, and most designs incorporate fire‑proofing measures such as glass or iron. Detailed documentation for building nethotrical systems can be found on the NetFlux website, community forums, and the Official Minecraft Modding Wiki.