SS Welds, Critique

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My first shots at welding SS. Not sure what type of SS the pieces are but the filler is 302. Found a spool of it at work so I am going to play with it. Pieces are maybe .090". I have my Amps set at max 100 using pedal. I'm still having a problem with bright flashes when welding. I am not contaminating with tungsten. So I don't know what the problem is. Anyways:2nd teehttp://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y19...9/2ndSSTee.jpg2nd tee backhttp://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y19...dSSTeeBack.jpg1st Butthttp://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y19.../1stSSButt.jpg1st Butt backhttp://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y19...SSButtBack.jpg
Reply:For a first time tigger..Thumbs UP!Try just a little more gas flow...Or state what the settings are now.......zap!I am not completely insane..Some parts are missing Professional Driver on a closed course....Do not attempt.Just because I'm a  dumbass don't mean that you can be too.So DON'T try any of this **** l do at home.
Reply:Flow is 15cfh. Any idea why there is bright flashes?
Reply:Go slower, and try less amperage. When it's black you've pretty much burnt the chrome and nickel out of the steel. Its just part of the learning curve.
Reply:These welds have really bad shielding.  The first thing that comes to mind, and I'm just guessing, but it looks like you welded with 1/4" arc length.  If that's not the case, then you're probably just too hot and moving too slow.Try to maintain a really short arc length, 1/16" or less.  It will help keep the puddle size small and controllable, and won't overheat a large surrounding area like the long arc.How about just trying a simple fusion weld without adding any filler?The easiest joint to fuse would be an outside corner.  A fusion on the fillet will be more challenging, but it is totally possible, and it will force you to hold a tight arc length.  Just apply enough heat to form a small puddle and move straight along the joint at a constant speed and arc length.