Lost Sunglasses Screw in Pool - Problem?

[nrobfd_pl]

Today, we lost a screw from a pair of sunglasses in the deep end of our vinyl-lined pool. Looked for it but couldn't find it at the bottom (pool was shaded). Will this potentially damage pump / filter / plumbing? Is this a big problem? Little problem? Potential but unlikely problem? How important is it that I find it?

Also, any tips on locating it?

 

[Candurin]

Do you have a robot or a vacuum? You can always throw a hairnet or stocking over the inlet of the vacuum and see if it winds up there.

Alternatively, a pair of goggles and some dedication should do the trick

 

[wireform]

No, it won't mess up the pump.

 

[nrobfd_pl]

Do you have a robot or a vacuum? You can always throw a hairnet or stocking over the inlet of the vacuum and see if it winds up there.

Alternatively, a pair of goggles and some dedication should do the trick

We have a dolphin not sure if this would work with that.

 

[PoolStored]

We have a dolphin not sure if this would work with that.

Dolphin should get it. My dolphin picked up all the ball bearings it was dropping from it's track wheel when it failed...

 

[Candurin]

The dolphin will grab your screw.

 

[newdude]

Pfffffft. Rookies. ALL of you !!!! Bet the kids $5 they can't find it.

 

[wireform]

For the same $5 go to the optical store and get a new one.

 

[proavia]

Easiest way to find it is to totally forget the screw is in the pool - and then walk across the pool floor bared footed.