Electrostatic repeller

An electrostatic repeller, also known as a sand trap, was a device that generated a static field to repel airborne particles such as sand and dust from ramps, doorways and walkways. The Lars family used electrostatic repellers at their homestead on Tatooine.

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Appearances

• Star Wars: Episode II Attack of the Clones
• Star Wars: Episode IV A New Hope (First appearance)
• Star Wars: A New Hope novelization (and unabridged audiobook)

Sources

• Galaxy Guide 7: Mos Eisley (as electrostatic repellor" and "sand trap)
• "Secrets of Mos Eisley" — Star Wars Gamer 7
• Star Wars: Complete Locations

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