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Yes you can. 8 ga. is better and more efficient than 12 ga. It will only benifit your install

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Q: Can you connect a 8 gauge wire directly to a 10 or 12 gauge wire The appliance only requires 10 and 12 gauge but there is already 8 gauge running half way?
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