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.
Appearances[]
- Star Wars: Episode II Attack of the Clones
- Star Wars: Episode IV A New Hope (First appearance)
- Star Wars: A New Hope novelization
Sources[]
- Galaxy Guide 7: Mos Eisley (as electrostatic repellor" and "sand trap)
- "Secrets of Mos Eisley" — Star Wars Gamer 7
- Star Wars: Complete Locations