8000 watts divided by 240 volts equals 33.3 amps. If using NM cable indoors, Table 310.16 of the NEC says #8 wire is good to 40 amps. However, since this is a heating application which would qualify under "continuous duty" classifications(3hours or more of run time), then you figure it as 125%. This would in turn bump you up a wire size to #6. 33 amps times 125% equals 41.6 amps. Voltage drop would not be an issue even with #8 copper.
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