Any on-line store it a good idea to READ THE SPECIFICATIONS, and know how to understand the specifications.
Now this three bulb florescent
light is probably more
light than you need over the sink and stove area.
For over the kitchen and under the cabinets I have 2 12" CCFL
lights (the same
lights used to back
light you laptop screen). They provide more light than I need, therefore they're not on very much.
The American people use way more light than needed. Thus have destroyed their night vision.