Abstract: An apparatus is provided for use in detonating explosives positioned in a well. The apparatus includes a first coupling member and a second coupling member. The first coupling member is joined to a housing containing explosives. Both the first coupling member and the second coupling member have conductor wire joined thereto. The first coupling member is hollow and of a size to matingly receive the second coupling member therein. Each coupling member is separately located near a desired location in the well. Then the coupling members are matingly joined together and electrical energy is delivered to the conductor wire of the second coupling member. By means of inductive coupling, electrical energy is provided to the conductor wire of the first coupling member. The electrical energy is used to detonate the explosives to produce a hole in a well casing at the desired location.