Wire gauge for auxiliary fuse panel

[Red Ryder]

Thinking about installing an auxiliary fuse panel behind the glovebox. I plan to pull power directly from the primary battery under the passenger seat for a short run under to this location. Would 8 gauge wire be satisfactory for this application?
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[Vanuber]

[squeegee_boy]

https://www.bluesea.com/resources/1437

Here's a good table for this.

For a run that short 8GA wire is good for 40A, fused appropriately.

Robyn
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1971 Super Beetle with an EJ22. Oh yes. Daily driver

[crazyvwvanman]

Here you can see that #8 Marine wire is rated for up to 80 amps continuous.
http://assets.bluesea.com/files/resources/reference/21731.pdf

Without knowing the size and type of loads you plan to run at the same time we can't say if you should go a size heavier.

Mark

[Gnarlodious]

#8 should be plenty for anything you are running up there, except for a loud audio amplifier.
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[Red Ryder]

Thanks for the great feedback.
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“Scarlett” — 1990 Vanagon Carat Wolfsburg Edition
Tornado Red