> the voltage across it jumps up/dn even when it is still

How much does it jump ?

Is the jump the same wherever the wiper is ? ie should be nothing
at the earthy end. The pot is earthed properly ?

How clean is the 24V ?

What happens if you substitute a normal 5k rotary ?

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